ramblingriggs: Cousins Camping Weekend at Muskegon State Park

This past weekend we ventured to Muskegon State Park for a "Cousins Camping Reunion" weekend. A few years ago, we (all of my first cousins on my dad's side of the family, minus 1) all got together at Soaring Eagle Casino and had a great time. This year we decided to give camping a whirl. We selected Muskegon based on the proximity for most of us. Cousins traveled from Kalkaska, Monroe, Livonia, and Maryland (you both get the prize for traveling the farthest...lol).

Muskegon State Park

The park itself was beautiful. The campsites were very roomy and everything was so well kept. In my book, this park is on my top five best State Parks in Michigan that I've visited. We never left the park. We were able to walk right down to Lake Michigan and enjoy the water and the sand dunes. The weather could have been a little warmer, but for those that know me well, know that I don't mind a little cooler temperatures, plus it was perfect bonfire weather. We all had campsites together and used my brother's campsite as the meeting place. We shared meals, new card games, stories (old and new), lots of laughs and made more great memories along the way.

I'm very fortunate to be part of a great family who truly enjoys their time together. The only thing missing is a group photo of all of us. Oh well, I guess that means we have to do this again real soon!

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On a walk with Jim we ran across this really awesome root system of a tree. It seems appropriate after a great weekend with family to end with this quote by Maria Sharapova...

I know my roots and I cannot forget the journey I made.

Below are some more photos from our outstanding weekend in Muskegon.