I’ve been a “bug magnet” all of my life. When I was 9 years old, I had 100 mosquito bites on my body at ONE TIME! Keep… Read more “UPDATED – Welcome To “Bug Season” – Here Are Some Bug-Repelling Tips!”
Category: Michigan travel
So Why Do We REALLY Have Lighthouses? A (Silly) Fan Theory…
Editor’s note: What you are about to read is a silly fan theory about lighthouses. Though there will still be some real facts about Michigan lighthouses! I… Read more “So Why Do We REALLY Have Lighthouses? A (Silly) Fan Theory…”
Some “Pure Michigan” Trivia Questions…
Recently in a trivia tournament, there was a tiebreaker question asking for what year Michigan’s capital was moved from Detroit to Lansing, which I would have failed.… Read more “Some “Pure Michigan” Trivia Questions…”
14 Foot Shoals Cabin Cheboygan State Park – Love At First Sight!
My husband and I have stayed in a number of Michigan State Park rental cabins over the past 15 years or so, which you can read about… Read more “14 Foot Shoals Cabin Cheboygan State Park – Love At First Sight!”
Greetings From Cheboygan, MI!
Cheboygan Brewing Co. – part brewery, part museum ! La Cerveza, like Corona, only better. I have lots more pics and stuff to share but y’all will… Read more “Greetings From Cheboygan, MI!”
Trust Us – We’re Professional Campers!
I went on a cabin trip over the weekend, and on the first night, we got to meet our friend Dave’s new girlfriend Susan. My husband and… Read more “Trust Us – We’re Professional Campers!”
Scenes From Mecosta, Morley and …Tom Hardy Grocery/Dam
My husband’s grandparents owned this store near Morley, MI from 1962-1968. Want to buy a run-down party store? Make an offer! My mom-in-law used to work as… Read more “Scenes From Mecosta, Morley and …Tom Hardy Grocery/Dam”
Something Pretty And Ugly I Saw Today!
The Muskegon River near Hersey, MI (about an hour north of Grand Rapids). Pontiac Aztek spotted in Mt. Pleasant, MI. We had a trivia question about … Read more “Something Pretty And Ugly I Saw Today!”
(Updated August 8, 2026) Cabins, Tents and Other Shelters You Can Rent in Michigan’s State Parks
Don’t have your own tent or recreational vehicle – but still want to go camping? No problem! The state of Michigan has a variety of different cabins,… Read more “(Updated August 8, 2026) Cabins, Tents and Other Shelters You Can Rent in Michigan’s State Parks”
Ghosts of Michigan’s Craft Breweries Past…
So Long and Thanks for all the Beer – a salute to bygone Michigan breweries (and a shameless Douglas Adams reference) So far I’ve visited more than… Read more “Ghosts of Michigan’s Craft Breweries Past…”
