1 Straits of Mackinac/Mackinac Island/Mackinaw City There’s a reason this area is a tourist destination. Well, many reasons, actually! One great lake, two great lakes and fudge… Read more “Five Reasons to Visit Northeast Michigan”
Category: Michigan History
Mill Lake Cabins Visit Part Deux – 2024 Edition
My husband and I revisited the Mill Lake Cabins on Memorial weekend. This was our second visit- we visited the first time in September, 2020 during the… Read more “Mill Lake Cabins Visit Part Deux – 2024 Edition”
Reflections on Cramming In Some “Summery” Activities – 2022 Edition
I’ve been working lots of Saturdays over the past several months, which means Sundays wind up being “chore/errand” days. Which means my weekends have been essentially non… Read more “Reflections on Cramming In Some “Summery” Activities – 2022 Edition”
Want an Airbnb Experience Only More Secluded? Try a Michigan State Parks Lodge Rental!
I hear that renting rooms and whole homes using Airbnb is quite popular these days. Though to be honest, it’s not something I’ve ever done – yet.… Read more “Want an Airbnb Experience Only More Secluded? Try a Michigan State Parks Lodge Rental!”
A Tall Woman’s Take – The Women of the Copper Country
Imagine you’re a woman in 1913 and living in what is now called Calumet, MI. Before doing that, you will need to know some things about the… Read more “A Tall Woman’s Take – The Women of the Copper Country”
Rifle River (MI) Camping Trip July, 2021 Recap – Reunions, Dog Bites and Car Trouble – Oh My!
My husband and I got back from a three-night camping trip in mid Michigan last night. In a loaner vehicle (more about that in a bit, it’s… Read more “Rifle River (MI) Camping Trip July, 2021 Recap – Reunions, Dog Bites and Car Trouble – Oh My!”
Sixty-Nine, Dudes! Michigan State Parks, That Is…
As of this past weekend, I’ve visited 69 of Michigan’s state parks and recreation areas (including designated historic sites)! Last weekend’s “check-off” adventures included visits to Clear… Read more “Sixty-Nine, Dudes! Michigan State Parks, That Is…”
Goodbye, Hardy Grocery :(
Anyone else know of any “country” grocery stores like these? The old and long abandoned Hardy Grocery store – located near Morley, MI (also near Big Rapids)… Read more “Goodbye, Hardy Grocery :(“
Famous “Bro Pairs” In Pop Culture (And Real Life)
Sometimes things are just better in pairs. Salt and pepper, coconut and chocolate, peanut butter and jelly, peas and carrots, beer and chicken wings, the list goes… Read more “Famous “Bro Pairs” In Pop Culture (And Real Life)”
Latest Cabin Adventure – Orchard Beach State Park (Manistee, MI) – A View So Wonderful Everybody Wants Some! And Your Picnic Table, Too!
If you allow a “seasoned” camper to blather on long enough about their various adventures, sooner or later the phrase “camper courtesy” will come up. It can… Read more “Latest Cabin Adventure – Orchard Beach State Park (Manistee, MI) – A View So Wonderful Everybody Wants Some! And Your Picnic Table, Too!”
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