Day 14 – Traverse City KOA and Right Brain Brewing

Some days time spent in the campground with family is just what the doctor ordered. After a busy day in the sun and wind on South Manitou the day before – we all decided a more modest day with fewer activities would be nice. After a relaxing morning at the campground doing some catch upContinueContinue reading “Day 14 – Traverse City KOA and Right Brain Brewing”

Day 12 – Exploring the Food Scene in Traverse City, Michigan

How do you define an area of the country? We often characterize somewhere new by the food and drink that are part of the regional cuisine. Que the Mission Impossible theme …. Our job for this day is – if we choose to accept it – to sample a wide variety of food in theContinueContinue reading “Day 12 – Exploring the Food Scene in Traverse City, Michigan”

Day 5 – Food and Drink in Duluth

As I do trip planning over the winter months one resource I like to use is YouTube videos. I am always amazed at the quality of some of the content providers who travel around the nation. As a bit of a travel nerd – I tend to take notes on some of the different thingsContinueContinue reading “Day 5 – Food and Drink in Duluth”

Deception Pass State Park II

One of the real joys of camping goes back many years – having a real wood campfire outdoors. There is something relaxing about sitting around the campfire in a comfortable chair with your favorite beverage in hand relaxing with friends and family. (Our beverage of choice is a delicious Gin & Tonic). Chairs, small table,ContinueContinue reading “Deception Pass State Park II”