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!
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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”
Experimental Aircraft Association
The aircraft on display at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) were dreamed up, constructed and flown by men and women who never settled for the ordinary. They had aspirations beyond what is considered ordinary. At the EAA there is a display dedicated to Frank Borman a Gemini and Apollo astronaut. The Voyager airplane is alsoContinue reading “Experimental Aircraft Association”
Fremont RV Park
This past Thursday, we arrived at the Fremont RV Park in Fremont Wisconsin. The next morning, the weather was nice so I took a hike around the park. This a nice park right on a lake with lots of trees and other vegetation. But one of things I really enjoy about this part of theContinue reading “Fremont RV Park”
Falls Park
Today, Barbara and I got out and did some sightseeing. We took a drive to nearby Falls Park in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is a beautiful park with the main attraction being the waterfalls. In the park the water of the Big Sioux River cascades over the Sioux Quartzite below. This rock isContinue reading “Falls Park”
Toby
As most of you know, we lost our little Toby to cancer on May 9th. Even though we only had him for 18 months and 8 days he left a big puppy print on our hearts. But in the end he went out on his own terms. We knew that he couldn’t be saved andContinue reading “Toby”
Voyageurs National Park
Most of Voyageurs National Park (NP) is under water so the best way to see this park is by boat. So this past Wednesday, Barbara and I took a boat cruise on Rainy Lake in Voyageurs NP. The day started out clear and warm, but halfway through the cruise the clouds began rolling in andContinue reading “Voyageurs National Park”
RV There Yet? 