Buying a membership into the Mackinac Association of Friends gave us admission into the six historic Mackinac parks. Colonial Michilimackinac was the first we visited. While we were at Colonial Michilimackinac, we realized that Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park was closed. It would not reopen until 2023. This was disappointing because we were planning on …
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Big Sable Point Lighthouse and Ludington, Michigan
The day after visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, we headed south to Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington, Michigan. It was supposed to rain in the afternoon, so Tom, Sandy, and I headed out first thing in the morning to take the hike the Big Sable Point Lighthouse. The only way to get to …
World’s Largest Weathervane in Montague, Michigan
During our travels in Michigan, Tom and I stopped to see the “World’s Largest Weathervane.” We often joke that if you put enough qualifiers in front, everything is the largest, oldest, tallest something. We take those designations with a grain of salt. But “The World’s Largest Weathervane was on our way to our next campground, …
Ottawa Beach, Walking from Holland State Park
During our Michigan trip, Tom and I were never far from one of the great lakes. When we stayed at Holland State Park, we could walk to Ottawa Beach, on Lake Michigan. The town butts up against Holland but is in a another socio-economic category. The houses, as most houses on lakefronts these days, are …
Wilds Adventure with Mom and Dad
We recently had a Wilds adventure with Mom and Dad. When we got back to Ohio in April, we talked to Mom and Dad about some adventure days we could do together this summer. Dad’s mobility is limiting some of our activities, so we are especially mindful of things where he doesn’t have to walk …
Char-Mar Ridge Cathedral in Westerville
One of my greatest blessings is taking my morning walk in Char-Mar Ridge Cathedral. I know it is usually called Char-Mar Ridge Park, but there are some mornings it just looks like a cathedral. It is so beautiful and I worship and praise God as I walk. I listen to some Christian music on my …
Bath Nature Preserve near Akron, Ohio
Toward the middle of May, Tom and I had to go to Akron for the day. We had several hours free in the afternoon so we decided to visit Bath Nature Preserve. We had never been there before and it looked like it had some good walking trails. Also, it had the advantage of being …
Norris Dam State Park in Tennessee
We visited Norris Dam State Park in Tennessee along with all the national park sites. Before I start writing about being back in Ohio, I thought I would tell you about Norris Dam. Norris Dam was built in the 1930’s and formed Norris Reservoir. The dam was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part …
Pictures of Azaleas on St. Simons Island
If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that I love the azaleas here on St. Simons Island, Georgia. I walk in the Wesley Memorial Gardens most mornings and the flowers have been beautiful for weeks. They started with just some buds, and then gradually bush after bush has been blooming. …
Crooked River State Park, St. Marys, Georgia
After our excellent lunch at Riverside Café, Tom and I headed to Crooked River State Park to get in some hiking. Because we have been coming to the area for so long, we are checking out some of the state parks that are close by. We considered getting a park pass for Georgia. But a …