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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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