Mackinac Island is a popular place to visit in the summer. In the winter, the tourist go away and the islanders and locals have the place mostly to themselves. We take a peek at life on the island in the winter and explore places like Fort Mackinac, Fort Holmes, Arch [...]
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Where do all the Mackinac Island horses go in the winter? Chuck thought they relaxed by sitting at a bar drinking while wearing derby caps. I adore his imagination. Sometimes I have to roll my eyes, though. We were curious and started our research. After digging deeper, we found several […]
In preparing for our winter escapade to Mackinac Island, I researched the fascinating history of the area. This is the first in a series of articles about the island and the people who have called it home. The Anishnaabek (also known as the Odawa, Ojibway and Potawatomi) tribes inhabited the […]
Our last entry for exploring abandoned Americana. During the Pandemic, we focused on interesting abandoned locations. We discuss the history and some of the people that are mere memories of these locations. This is our last exploration of an abandoned site. Today, it sits on an overlook in East Cleveland. [...]
Chuck and I huddled next to the graffiti wall watching for others to knock on Barbara’s door. We weren’t sure which one belonged to our hostess. Barbara invites travelers into her home for a gourmet Roman meal. Strangers come together under her roof for an evening. We were uneasy about […]
In October 2020 I took a scenic drive from Cheboygan to Lowell and came upon this exhibit on M-33 between Fairview and Comins, Michigan. I was curious about this display. I safely pulled over and strode up the hill for a closer look-see. I navigated the slope carefully as I […]