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Wisconsin – Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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We stopped in Washburn and met up with a friend of a friend who grew up there – she had some great history to share with us, especially about the brownstones. We visited the National park headquarters in Bayfield before working our way to Cornucopia.
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We really enjoyed their harbor – it was a nice park area with an artesian well.
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Meyers Beach hike in the National Lake Shore had some outstanding vistas.
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Fun to see the kayakers going into some of the caves.
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They gave us a sense of scale.
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And we could see where to look for the sea caves and arches.
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The scenery was spectacular. It was an overcast day so not great distance views.
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But enough visibility!
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They said they were trying to set a record for number of hammocks above each other.
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Looking back on our lunch rock – it was a very nice place to hang out!
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We hung around for Corny Day – a nice group of people set up for the flea market and an equal number came to check out the wares.
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But it was really for the food that we came.
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We waited almost an hour for the fresh fish but it was worth it! They keep serving until they run out (which is before people get tired of eating it, we are told).
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Makes your mouth water, doesn’t it!
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

 

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This is the second time we have traveled together to the UP so we have some different things to see.
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We found a little lake (Brevort) with a put in site to make our stop for the night
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Really peaceful sunset
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Lunch on Lake Michigan – does it look much different?
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Hugoboom Lake was our site for three nights. It is in Hiawatha National Forest. We swam in the lake, walked around the lake , chatted with fishermen and others that stopped by.
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The color of the lake at sunset was amazing – it go so still and reflective.
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Early morning mist was also very interesting.
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Chef is making pancakes…with fresh raspberries!
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Another peaceful evening
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These are the best photos and you know we took many more!
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We went up Christmas lighthouse for our first glimpse of lake Superior.
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We walked a local nature trail to find this fun waterfall.
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Miners Rock in Pictured Rock National Lake shore. The color is superb and the kayakers added a nice sense of scale.
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Beautiful day!
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In both directions!
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Another waterfall
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A really pretty sunset even though we were not on the water.
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Early morning on Lake Superior.
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We can’t believe how calm the water is.
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In Marquette along the shore, where we had a picnic lunch.
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Shaken, not Stirred: The name is Bond. Bond Falls.
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Bond Falls camp site on the reservoir created by the power company – really a nice spot to hang out. There was also a lot of firewood so we polished off a few s’mores!

 

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Lake Michigan in the Lower Peninsula

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Manistee National Forest coastline
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Summer doesn’t get much better than this!
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Relaxing until sunset – well worth the wait!
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We found a quiet cool dispersed site in the woods – stayed for 4 nights. The solar panels struggled to keep the battery charged but we slept so well. Nice to have a break from the heat.
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Nordic Dunes Wilderness – we enjoyed a day hike along the shore.
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And hung out for another gorgeous sunset!
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Michigan Recreation Area beach.
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Dunes protect all the shoreline.
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Can’t get tired of this!
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Manistee Light House where we hung out for lunch  – along with many others.
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This is a nice looking sunset but looks like the sun won’t melt into the lake.
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Ohhh – looks like we might have some delayed color…
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This is an “end of the world” sky! Unbelievable!
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A viewpoint of the coast – an easy hike just up some stairs!
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Another lighthouse.
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Do I look like I am captain of the ship? My grandfather was a cook on the freighters….not sure I could get used to that lifestyle.
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A life saving demonstration where Raggedy Ann got saved first while Andy clung on a bit longer.
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All the helpers pulled them to shore – good fun.
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Another sunset at Sleeping Bear Sand Dune area – our final on Lake Michigan. People had bonfires on the beach and I remember doing that as a kid. I would be cold and dripping wet from swimming while roasting a hot dog. We also did the dune climb every summer – before it was a National Lake Shore
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Lunch at the Mighty Mac bridge watching the Edmund Fitzgerald go underneath.
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Michigan Visit

 

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Visitng family and friends – and a class reunion. It is very hot!
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The architects
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The new Frederick Meyer Japanese gardens with fun sculptures
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Beautiful reflections…
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Not a selfie!
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How far did we walk to see this Caulder sculpture? How many times has Mom done the walk? Ha! At least we got to relax for a nice water front lunch. Also we toured the recently renovated Gerald Ford Museum…did not see any mention of Vail.
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Some 1950 Fords – what fun colors!
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More fun reflections…
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Cherries and blueberries and sweet corn. Yum! We are eating well 😉
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High School friend took us around Crystal lake – fun to relax there and hang out!
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A wonderful 101 year old friend of the family and his daughter – how fun it was to visit and give a hug.
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Taking It Easy

 

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Sing It! We had dinner in both Flagstaff and Gallup on Rt 66

 

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Its a girl, my lord, in a flat bed Ford slowing down to take a look at me!
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Petrified Forest National Park in the late afternoon light.
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On the road again — heading home as the sun rises.

 

 

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Wupatki and Sunset Crater NM, near Flagstaff, AZ

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The Raven and Wupatki Pueblo
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Box Canyon Pueblo in early morning light — Wupatki NM.
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Box Canyon Pueblo was fun to explore — amazing architecture!
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Lamar Pueblo was just down the road in Wupatki NM
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Detail of Lamar Pueblo. Imagine living here!
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Is that incredible!!! So much more picturesque with the snow on that black volcanic rock!
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Standing in front of the lava field with a very interesting old tree.
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Beautiful.
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Around Sedona, AZ

 

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Montezuma Castle NM
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Hey – my man Teddy was hanging out at the Montezuma Castle visitor center. We had a chat…
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Tuzigoot NM
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Incredible panorama near Sedona with a dusting of snow to highlight the red rocks.

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