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Don’t Worry, We Bought a Calendar – Lutsen, Minnesota
Exploring the gorgeous north shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota.
We’re Looking For Your Giant Indian – Ironwood, Michigan
After (finally) finding the giant Indian in Ironwood, Michigan we hiked in the Procupine Mountain Wilderness State Park, got a gas pump break at a casino, and camped in the Apostle Island Lakeshore Campground in Wisconsin.
Quincy Mine National Historic Landmark – Calumet, Michigan
Touring a copper mine is more interesting than you think at the Quincy Mine National Historic Landmark in Calumet, Michigan.
Blessed Breakfast – Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
In search of breakfast on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan, we stumble upon The Jampot where monks produce blessed baked goods, jams, and more.
The Best Laid Plans – Calumet, Michigan
The charms of Calumet, Michigan, including a great bar, great beer, and a great bed, convince us to change our plans and stay.
Wouldn’t You Like To Be a “Yupper” Too? – Upper Peninsula, Michigan
There's no place quite like the Upper Peninsula in Michigan where pasties and Yuppers rule.
Tie Me Up – Mackinac Island, Michigan
We leave the truck on the mainland and take a ferry to Mackinac Island to check out the old-world charm of the island and of the iconic Grand Hotel Mackinac Island.
What’s That Sound? – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
Camping, hiking, and fending off thieving raccoons in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan.
GM Heritage Center & GM Proving Grounds – Detroit, Michigan
Our visit to the GM Heritage Center and the GM Proving Grounds in Detroit, Michigan.
Waterfall Spectacular – Niagara Falls, Canada
The Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers the best views of the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls plus a nightly light show if you can get past the vendors and wax museums.
Big Watery Wows – Niagara Falls & the Erie Canal, New York
Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal deliver big watery wows in New York state.
Inside the Indy 500 – Indianapolis, Indiana
Our "hot passes" got us on-track access at the Indy 500 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana including access to the pits and inside the General Motors hospitality suite.
