Whitefish Point is located north of Paradise, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. It is still known as the most dangerous shipping lane of the Great Lakes. Why Is Whitefish Point So Dangerous? In a nutshell, it’s due to dangerous storms that can occur quickly and hidden shoals near the shoreline creating risks for passing ships. …
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Fiborn Karst Preserve is a ghost town located between St. Ignace and Newberry in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. To qualify as a ghost town, the area must have at one point been a thriving community. So, the question is, was a limestone quarry an actual community and was it thriving? Let’s find out… Fiborn Karst’s Beginning …
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I had the pleasure of visiting the Slayton Arboretum recently and I was very happy and surprised with what I found there! Let me share my visit with you and, hopefully, you’ll want to go on your own adventure… The Facts First Slayton Arboretum is a 14 acre park located next to the Hillsdale College …
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The Hudson Mills Metropark is one of 13 Metroparks included in the Huron-Clinton Metropark System. The Metroparks are located in Washtenaw, Oakland, Wayne, Livingston and Macomb counties. For this visit, I went to the Hudson Mills Metropark only. What are Metroparks? First and foremost, the Metroparks are a gathering of natural areas primarily located along …
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What Is The MacCready Nature Reserve The MacCready Nature Reserve is a dog and family friendly, 408 acre park that offers several trails for it’s visitors to walk, hike or run. Varying in length and rated from moderate and fairly flat to difficult and very hilly. The reserve also includes marshes and ponds along some …
If you stay on the long, dusty road you will eventually be rewarded with a visit to the Crisp Point Lighthouse. Photographing this statuesque Lake Superior station is on the list of lighthouse enthusiasts near and far. Once you see it for yourself, it’s easy to understand why.
Did you know that Michigan has it’s very own Sleepy Hollow? We do and stating there is a surplus of fun in the Sleepy Hollow State Park may just be an understatement! Read on as I share my experience from my visit here… *Note: This is a repost. The original blog post was published on …
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The Marshall River Walk offers a family friendly destination for an afternoon of communing with nature and kayaking along the Kalamazoo River
Are you a “Christmas” person? Do you like to surround yourself with all things Christmas? Do you love to wrap yourself in all the beauty and sparkle of the holiday season? Or, are you the type of person that needs a little nudge to get into the spirit of it all? Regardless of which type …
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The solitary silhouette of the Bay Furnace Ruins stands as a tribute to it’s short life. Overlooking Lake Superior, the kiln gives visitors a glimpse into it’s short,and fiery life.