Exploring the wonderful world of parks
One of the last places we visited on on Tour of Michigan was the Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area. This is 140 acres located on the former grounds of the Traverse City State Hospital – a late 19th century asylum and psychiatric hospital. It became the Munson Medical Center in the 1950s, and closed in…
Continue ReadingOur recent tour of Michigan continued with a visit to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, on the shores of Lake Superior (our third great lake). It’s known for the colorful sandstone cliffs that rise up to 200′ above the lake. The first thing I would tell anyone who might be planning to visit: The weather on…
Continue ReadingMackinac Island – it brings to mind fudge, salt water taffy, and horse-drawn carriages. There’s much more to it than just a tourist attraction, though – the island has a rich history. Our overnight visit in mid-June showed us a lot more. Mackinac Island is located in Lake Huron, not far from the Mackinac Bridge….
Continue ReadingSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located on part of the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, not far from Traverse City. We have friends who live in Traverse City, so we have visited twice now – once in October and once in June. It’s a favorite place for them, and I can see why they…
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