I get a feeling of nostalgia this time of year. In spite of the fact that my kids have long since darkened the doors of their K-12 educations, the sights and sounds of school starting, including frenetic parents loading shopping baskets with school supplies, golden orange school buses whizzing around Conway’s roundabouts, and the echo … More Summertime ..read more

Surprising to me, the US boasts the most lighthouses in the world, and Michigan, at 150 beacons strong, ranks first in the lighthouse category among the states. What is so fascinating is how much they vary, or, at least the ones we were fortunate enough to see. Little Sable Point Beach Lighthouse, located in Silver … More Little Sable and Frankfort North Pier ..read more

The great thing about Grand Haven State Park is that visitors get to see not one but TWO lighthouses! Painted fire engine red, these beacons have been lighting the night sky around Grand Haven since 1893. The 1,495 foot walkway, is not only a necessary component for the functionality of these structures, but is also … More Grand Haven Lighthouses ..read more

I like lighthouses; please don’t be mistaken, but I was ready for a little variety on the menu. And though tulips are not my favorite flower, I was hoping to catch a glimpse or two of those springtime beauties on that warm July afternoon. I know. What was I thinking? Tulips in Michigan bloom from … More A New Friend ..read more

Sixty five miles north of Michigan City East was all the driving necessary for yet another mini adventure. South Haven Lighthouse, our first stop in Michigan, was lit in 1872 and is still operational today. The catwalk, which leads from the shoreline to the lighthouse, is original, one of the state’s four that has stood … More South Haven Lighthouse ..read more

Something I didn’t know, but soon learned while planning this trip, is that Lake Michigan graces its presence in four US states. And so, we bid adieu to the Land of Lincoln and, after a fifteen-ish minute drive, received a warm welcome from the Hoosier State. But we weren’t in Indiana to play basketball. We were there to get another glimpse of Lake Michigan. And thus, a mere thirty eight miles from Chicago, was the second stop on our tour: Indiana Dunes National Park. Arriving at the West Beach Entrance early that morning, the park was void of the normal crowd, save a few hikers interested in ..read more

Although I prefer to explore more natural settings, Chicago was a terrific starting point on our Lake Michigan tour. The sites, the sounds, and the people contribute immensely to tourism, drawing more than 50 million visitors to this vibrant city. I am glad to be a part of that lofty statistic! Part two of Chicago’s greatest attributes looks a little something like this ..read more

Fortunately, a sweet, gentle breeze was all that greeted us during our stay in Chicago. Accompanied with mild temperatures, the July climate was optimal for outdoor exploration. We spotted many of the icons like Buckingham Fountain… …and the Bean. With craned heads, we attempted to determine just exactly where these soaring buildings kissed the sky. In spite of all the wonderful things in this amazing city, the story we always recall revolves around a food truck. Yes, I said a food truck. And, unfortunately, I have no pictures of said truck, but that’s why we have been gifted with an incred ..read more

This trip actually began a few years before it began. Let me explain. Back in the summer of 2017, Kurt decided that we should go to watch British cars race around the track in pursuit of the coveted Kastner Cup. And since I didn’t have anything in particular to do that weekend, I agreed to accompany him to Southern Illinois on the condition that we head east after the races and go see what makes Lake Michigan so great. Needless to say that, after a 200ish mileadventure on that gorgeous day in June, we were hooked! So, after five years of “We should really go back”, we went back. And we went ..read more

It was a gorgeous January day. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and the temperature was hovering somewhere around 70 degrees. Deciding to take advantage of these temperate conditions, we headed for a gorgeous greenspace simply named City Park. While tooling around in a rented tandem bike, a few sculptures displayed on paths only accessible by foot captured our attention. So, after a fun filled hour of literally being a back seat driver, I suggested a little stroll through this eclectic garden. Game for anything with his trusty camera, Kurt acquiesced. I’m so glad he did, because ..read more