They Keep a Light On ....

As we begin our day-long drive to Big Bay Point Lighthouse B&B (located northwest of Marquette, Michigan, USA), a sliver of the late-rising moon shares the eastern sky with the dawning day.   We merge onto I-75 where the traffic lanes begin to show signs of wintry conditions.  The winter weather has the Mackinac Bridge traffic reducing speed but at least they haven’t closed the bridge and we cross into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.  Under good travel conditions, we still have about four more hours of driving.  I hope the weather cooperates and we get to the Lighthouse before dark…

The Ice Princess Cometh - December 2013 Ice Storm

Just before Christmas (December 22, 2013), Michigan is hit by a devastating ice storm.  It causes more than 660,000 power outages state wide…including our subdivision   Shortly after we wake up on Sunday morning, our electricity flickers off and on a couple of times and then everything goes dark.... 

Mountains & Meadows & Myrtle Falls - Oh, My!

Mount Rainier National Park:

Our first four days in Mount Rainier National Park are filled with misty clouds draping their way down the sides of the mountains. The gauze-like clouds glide across the landscape...obscuring the view of the magnificent mountain scenery we came to see.

It's Raining Leaves - Michigan's Fall Color

“It’s raining leaves,” my hubby chuckles as he reaches out his right palm to catch a falling leaf.   It’s October in Ludington State Park. 

WELCOME LEAF PEEPERS

"WELCOME LEAF PEEPERS" … A hotel marquee in Maine posts these inviting words for those of us who love autumn and want to enjoy this gem of a season.  The landscape is rich in dazzling jewel-tone colored leaves … ruby reds, topaz yellows, citrine peaches… all nestled among the emerald greens of the pine trees.  Display this jewel-like setting against a backdrop of clear aquamarine blue skies and you are looking at Mother Nature’s crowning glory.   

OLD MISSION PENINSULA (Michigan)

According to USA Today (Travel Section), dated June 17, 2013, the scenic drive around the Old Mission Peninsula is listed as one of their "10 Beautiful Coastal Drives Across North America".   It's one of many reasons why Michigan is such a great state to visit  ...

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Hi, my name is Denice ... and I am a travel-holic ...

I remember the first time I was exposed to thrill of travel.