Neebish Island is a little known island in Michigan in the St. Mary's River. Less than 100 people live there year around. It is a short ferry ride. Only one store and campground on the island. It has some interesting aspects, some caused by freighters traveling very close to the [...]
Yearly Archives: 2021
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Did you know that there are structures and spaces beneath the streets of Seattle? I hadn’t known this and was curious to learn more. Anita, my longtime friend, and I toured these mysterious underground places. Join us as we creep through the dark tunnels beneath the streets of Seattle. Eowyn, […]
“Marti-Parti, what would you like to see in Seattle?” My friend, Anita, asked when I arrived for a visit in Redmond, Washington last August. “I’d like to see The Gum Wall at Pike Place Market.” I nodded and smiled from behind my mask. “Marti-Parti” was the nickname that her sons, […]
Have you heard of freighter wash? I hadn’t until recently. It happens when ships charge through narrow, shallow channels. As they do, water is displaced and moves away from the shore to support the massive boats. After the vessels have passed, the water rushes back with such force that it […]
I have always enjoyed meeting people. Islanders in the Great Lakes have become my favorite individuals to get to know! Each of us are born with our personality and grow into it within the guidance of our surroundings. Islanders have the ability to develop to their full potential without societal [...]
We’d surveyed our Restless Viking followers asking them to name Great Lakes islands which we should explore. Neebish was a popular selection. Honestly, I hadn’t heard about Neebish Island before. I also hadn’t realized that the Pine River Canoe Camp had been housed there. Join us as we connect with […]
Bernida, built in 1921 won the first Bayview Mackinac Race, then went missing for decades. She was found in a warehouse, restored and in 2012 won the Bayview Mackinac race again! Join us for her 100th birthday celebration!
Traveling by our zodiac, Thor, Da Viking and I headed to Lime Island for a caper. There are only footpaths on this two and half mile long island in the St. Mary’s Seaway. It lies along the shipping lane connecting Lake Huron to Lake Superior. The 980 acre island holds […]
While Chuck, Da Viking, was spending the weekend working on the Spectacle Reef crib Lighthouse, I headed to Mackinac Island so I could compare our previous winter caper (January ’21) to the island’s summer charm. (July ’21) The two experiences each held their own distinct, enchanting qualities. Join me as […]