The best thing that ever happened to me while in Michigan’s “Downriver” area was winning $2,500 at a trivia tournament in 2017. Other than that? I’ve received… Read more “I Was Only Trying To See The Worst of the Great Lakes – And Nearly Got Lost “Downriver…””
Category: Great Lakes
Unofficial Nicknames Of Michigan State Parks
I’ve visited more than 60 of Michigan’s State Parks in my lifetime. Along the way, I’ve learned that all of the parks have their own personality –… Read more “Unofficial Nicknames Of Michigan State Parks”
Lake Michigan Beach Scene From Today…
We went on a weekend camping trip at Newaygo State Park and today, took a side trip into Pentwater, MI for the sole purpose of seeing Lake… Read more “Lake Michigan Beach Scene From Today…”
One Night MI Camping Trip, Here We Come!
We’ll be heading out on what will be our second one night camping trip of the summer tomorrow morning. Our destination is a town near the tip… Read more “One Night MI Camping Trip, Here We Come!”
Public Parks Too Crowded? Visit Your Local Cemetery!
Not much to report right now! I’m still on furlough from work, and don’t expect that to change within the next month or two. I’m living in… Read more “Public Parks Too Crowded? Visit Your Local Cemetery!”
Some Lake Michigan Scenes (August 8, 2019)
I’ll admit it. I have kind of a “crush” on all of the Great Lakes…well, at least the ones that border Michigan! I think of Lakes Erie… Read more “Some Lake Michigan Scenes (August 8, 2019)”
Going To Marquette? Be Sure To Stop And Look Around A Bit – And Maybe Have A Beer Or Two!
It’s fairly easy to just “pass through” the city of Marquette, MI if you’re say…traveling to your brother’s house in Houghton, MI (the two cities are just… Read more “Going To Marquette? Be Sure To Stop And Look Around A Bit – And Maybe Have A Beer Or Two!”
Surf’s Up – When The Temperature Was Down – Polar Vortex Surfers
Photo from MLive web site – photo credit Devon Hains Negative temps and wind chills didn’t stop a couple of surfers from catching waves on Lake Superior… Read more “Surf’s Up – When The Temperature Was Down – Polar Vortex Surfers”
(REVISED Feb. 6, 2019) Michigan State Parks – A Photo Tour!
Editor’s note: I have visited 63 of the 107 state parks in Michigan over the course of my lifetime. I’m about to take you on a little… Read more “(REVISED Feb. 6, 2019) Michigan State Parks – A Photo Tour!”
Forty-Three Years Ago Today, A Great Lake Took Down a Great Ship…
As some of my most die-hard blog followers already know, one of my favorite vacation pastimes is freighter watching. I can’t explain why it’s so exciting to… Read more “Forty-Three Years Ago Today, A Great Lake Took Down a Great Ship…”
