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More Mushrooms and a View of the Bay
The day started cool and calm. Up before Beth, I walked over to the beach and found a parade of boats headed south on a very flat Lake Michigan. It was quite a contrast from the waves over the weekend. The beach was quiet but there was some evidence of prior winds like this uprooted…
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Fisherman, Mushrooms, and a Castle
Juxtaposed between nature and industry, Fisherman’s Island State Park, just outside of Charlevoix, MI was our base for two nights. A swan glides behind a sandbar protecting it from the waves and freighters on Lake Michigan. At $15/night, a campsite with a view of the lake was a bargain. We’re loving the solar panels and…
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Up the Leelanau
Sunrise at Sleeping Bear Dunes revealed a cloudy sky after a quiet night in the campground. Our plan for the day was to follow the shoreline and see what we could between here and Charlevoix. The first stop was Leland where the river of the same name was rushing through the historic Fishtown district. An…
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Frankfort and Sleeping Bears
After five days with Beth’s family we were off on new adventures, this time heading to the west coast of Michigan. We filled propane at a Tractor Supply Store and stopped at Traverse City State Park to dump our tanks. We hadn’t been here before, so asked the ranger at the entrance where the waste…
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Sister Days
Judy and Gary invited Judy’s sisters and their families to the lake cottage for Labor Day weekend. Always gracious, they fed us and provided options to relax or play on the water. Going out for small plates and large desserts was yummy. Saunders Hot Fudge revived childhood memories of a Detroit area treat. To offset…
Exploring With Intuition
Van Camping and Sailing in North America