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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…
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Lighthouses, Shipwrecks, and Raspberries
After spending a quiet night in Ocqueoc State Forest Campground, we headed east towards Alpena. Spotted a sign for Thompson’s Harbor State Park along the way and had to turn in because we have a good friend named Thompson. Driving a few miles in along a dirt road, we found ourselves the only vehicle parked…
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Cheboygan to Ocequeoc
Only six miles from Cheboygan State Park, downtown Cheboygan has ample parking right on the riverfront. We parked with the upper range marker behind us. These are used by ships entering the channel. You line up an upper and lower range in the distance and know you are in the center of the channel. See…