Do we really have to? We arrived at Niagra Falls on the 28th and settled into our campsite. In the early afternoon we took our first adventure into the Niagra Falls State Park. Seeing the falls was not on my bucket list. I was neutral about this stop but Ed and Rhonda really wanted to […]
Niagra Here We Come!
We are back on the road after a very busy week. But before going forward I have to go back to something that we completely enjoyed in Marquette, MI. There is a sculpture park south of the city. An individual has been working on pieces for many years. It is a drive through or walk […]
Birthdays and Agates (at last)
We are in Marquette. Today is my birthday. Ed asks what I would like to do. I say, “See the Downton Abbey” movie. He’s not excited but it is MY birthday. First we load bicycles and head a few miles to Presque Isle park in the heart of Marquette. This was beautiful beyond words to […]
Mount Arvon
In the Baraga/L’anse area is Mount Arvon which is the highest point in the state of Michigan. We visit the tourist office where we are given the map and told we can either drive all the way up or we can park two miles from the top and take a trail the rest of the […]
Mining Copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula
Today we plan to visit the Keweenaw Peninsula. Unfortunately, Dan is ill and asks us to leave him behind today for a day of rest. Our day begins by driving 41 North to the Houghton/Hancock area to tour the Quincy Copper Mine. I was again pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this opportunity. Our […]
A Poignant Moment With a Hero
The next morning we needed to pull out from this park. We ran down to the local tiny store which has everything that a Yooper would need for a last minute dash for something forgotten at the larger grocery stores. Perhaps the thing I love most while traveling is the many times that we meet […]