Before we left Michigan, we visited the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse in Port Huron, Michigan. On the day we visited the lighthouse they were having their 10th Annual Sand Fest. All of the money needed to maintain the lighthouse comes from donations, gift shop sales, entrance and parking fees, and the money generated from the SandContinue reading “Fort Gratiot Lighthouse”
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Lake Michigan Adventures
Recently, while staying in western Michigan, near Bear Lake with our good friends Glen and Kathleen, they showed us the fun and interesting places in the area. They took us to see a couple of lighthouses on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and an artesian well known as OldContinue reading “Lake Michigan Adventures”
High Dynamic Range (Test)
Today I walked down to the shoreline of Lake Huron to test the high dynamic range function on my camera. I took photos of two different subjects at five different settings, each. Please take a look at all ten photos and let me know your opinion and which photos you like the best and why.Continue reading “High Dynamic Range (Test)”
Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse
We stayed at this RV Park, on the shores of Lake Huron, six years ago, just a couple of months after we hit the road. This is such a nice place. It’s quiet, there are a lot of hiking trails for Ellie and me to explore, but best of all the view is amazing. WhenContinue reading “Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse”
Mackinac Island
On June 27th, Barbara, Ellie and I along with our friends Glen and Kathy took a ferry from Mackinac City to Mackinac Island. I don’t believe Ellie liked the ferry ride over to the island, but seemed to enjoy the rest of our adventure that day. She spent most of the day looking out ofContinue reading “Mackinac Island”
Mackinac Bridge Sunset
On June 25th, while staying at the Mackinaw, Mill Creek Campground, Glen and I hiked down the shore of Lake Huron to watch the water and the sunset near the Mighty Mackinac Bridge. The Mackinac Bridge crosses the Mackinac Straits which separates Lake Michigan from Lake Huron. Take a look!
Soo Locks
On June 26th, Barbara, Ellie and I along with our friends Glen and Kathy traveled to the town of Sault Ste. Marie to see the Soo Locks. Soo Locks is locate on the St. Marys River that flows from Lake Superior to Lake Huron. The locks were originally constructed between 1914 and 1919 and PoeContinue reading “Soo Locks”
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
This past Tuesday, Barbara and I took another cruise, on Lake Superior, to explore the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We boarded the cruise boat in Munising Harbor, Michigan for the 33 mile round trip. We have visited this park before, but we only saw the park from land. Taking the cruise gave us a veryContinue reading “Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore”
The Apostle Islands
This past Thursday, Barbara and I took a two hour boat cruise on Lake Superior to explore the Apostle Islands. On this day the sky was mostly clear, the air was cool and crisp, which made for a very enjoyable time on the lake. The Apostle Islands are part of the state of Wisconsin andContinue reading “The Apostle Islands”
US Hockey Hall of Fame
Yesterday, Barbara and I visited the nearby US Hockey Hall of Fame. This museum primarily covers college, Olympic and Minnesota hockey. It does; however, have a good section on the history of hockey in North America. I learned a lot in this area that I previously didn’t know. They also have the fourth Zamboni everContinue reading “US Hockey Hall of Fame”
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