Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
We explore Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in two phases. The first from the north/east side via Muskallonge State Park and the second from the south/west via the city of Munising. Muskallonge State Park The...
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Exploring the Tahquamenon Falls Area – Waterfalls, Lighthouses, and Shipwrecks
For our first stop in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we set up basecamp in the Newberry State Forest just a few miles east of Tahquamenon State Park. It doesn’t have the wonderful lake...
Mackinaw City and Surrounding Areas
Mackinaw City is the northern most city in lower Michigan. It sits on the Straits of Mackinac, where Lake Michigan meets Lake Huron; and is the southern point of the Mackinac Bridge. Campground We...
Mackinac Island Ferry & Tour
Mackinac Island is located in the Straits of Mackinac. You can only get to the island via air or water and there are no cars allowed on the island. You have the option of...
Leelanau Peninsula & State Park
We set up camp for the week at at Leelanau State Park; which is at the northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. The park offers hiking trails, is home to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse,...
Ferry ride to South Manitou Island
We awake at our campsite in Leelanua State Park to a dense fog rolling in off the lake and the sound of fog horns blaring warnings to the passing ships. Is the ferry going...
Old Mission Peninsula
Old Mission Peninsula, just northeast of Traverse City, is a host to numerous vineyards and cherry orchards. It also has a some very old buildings from the 1800’s. Our exploration of Old Mission Peninsula...
Sleeping Bear Dunes NL
THE LEGEND of SLEEPING BEAR DUNES says that a mama bear and her two cubs attempted to swim across Lake Michigan after a great hunger in Wisconsin. The bears were exhausted; but as the...
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Ludington to Manistee, MI
What an incredible Day! We started with a 4 mile hike in Ludington State Park to the Big Sable Lighthouse and light keepers residence. The hike was wonderful. We went through forest, along the...