Where will we go next?
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June 15, 2026: Petoskey
Rob and I have now visited the Upper Peninsula. Someone from the U.P. is called a Yooper. We traveled from Mackinac Island across the Straits of Mackinac by ferry to… Read more
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June 14, 2026: The 2026 Lilac Festival
We started the day at The Grand Hotel’s miniature golf course. It had rough and sand traps and was situated in the Tea Garden. We celebrated Mackinac Island’s largest and… Read more
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June 13, 2026: The Grand Hotel
We boarded Shepler’s Ferry and traversed the Strait of Mackinac to Mackinac Island, the Jewel of the Great Lakes. These insects were waiting for us, too … millions of them.… Read more
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June 12, 2026: Thunder Bay Resort
Here we go again! I mentioned to Rob that I would love to go to Mackinac Island during the Lilac Festival. And he gets extra points if we can stay… Read more
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May 23, 2026: The Inside Passage
The Inside Passage is the coastal network of islands and fjords along the Pacific Northwest coast. We anticipate calm waters, beautiful scenery, and iconic wildlife viewing. So on our final… Read more
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May 22, 2026: Catch Me in Ketchikan
Ketchikan has three claims to fame: If people are not Alaska natives, they are always considered settlers to the land. People learn from the indigenous people. Devil’s club is used… Read more