Our 4-day sailing adventure aboard the Tall Ship Manitou included ghost stories, a Fairy Village, sleeping under the stars, & a few surprises
Tall Ship Manitou – Life in Michigan’s Sailing Adventure
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Brenda Sodt Marshall
2021 U.P. Beer Festival – It’s Back!
The 2021 U.P. Beer Festival was back in Marquette on September 11th. Our cups were overflowing with beer and pure joy to be with our friends.
The Legend of Kitch-iti-kipi
Michigan native Carole Lynn Hare shares in a recently published book “The Legend of Kitch-iti-kipi.” It is believed to be the original legend and is a must read for anyone who loves Michigan history.
Northern Michigan Fall Color Tour Itinerary
Our Northern Michigan Fall color tour itinerary is a menu of colorful options. How you arrange the order of the various hikes, landmarks, and UP delights is your choice.
Kensington Metropark Wild Kingdom
We took a hiatus from the Coronavirus for a hike in the Kensington Metropark. Here is a sample of the animal kingdom we encountered with Chuck’s narration.
Virtual Happy Hour – Its a thing!
Our virtual happy hour was a stunning success. “It really felt like we were out having drinks with others.” Tips & suggestions for other virtual parties.
Michigan Winter Beer Festival 2020
The 2020 Michigan Winter Beer Festival was a gift from the Gods.The sky was a perfect blue, the beer lines weren’t freezing, and the music was badass.
Wondering about the Food in New Zealand
“How was the food in New Zealand?” We get that question a lot about our New Zealand trip. What they should be asking is, “Do their windows have screens?”
Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program
Our Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program application is in the mail. Fingers crossed they select us! If you’ve got any voodoo magic skills and can cast a spell to help the panel select us, we wouldn’t stop you.