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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
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May 21, 2026: Do You Know, Juneau?
Alaska Facts Amy and I visited the capitol building. Alaska is the 49th state and was established in 1959. Alaska is younger than I am!! Five Glaciers Seaplane Our sea… Read more