Tahquamenon Falls, Paradise, Michigan

Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise, Michigan is a really cool place to visit, especially on a warm day.  The falls are beautiful to look at but even better, you can go into the water and walk around both above and below the Lower Falls.  The Upper Falls are much larger and can be viewed from several decks along the river.  The brown color of the water is due to minerals in the rock that the water flows over.

Lower Falls

Lower Falls

Upper Falls

Upper Falls

5 Great Lakes in ten weeks

From mid June to mid August, we visited all 5 Great Lakes. 

Lake Ontario, New York

Lake Erie, Ohio

Lake Michigan, Indiana

Lake Superior, Michigan

Lake Huron, Michigan

World's Largest Cherry Pie, Charlevoix, Michigan

Another world's largest in the books.  The world's largest cherry pie in Charlevoix, Michigan.  This was an actual pie baked in 1976, it was over 14 feet across and weighed 7 tons.  We visited the roadside attraction that includes the pie tin and a list of ingredients and fun facts.

Point Betsie Lighthouse, Benzie County, Michigan

We are staying at an RV park in Michigan for a few months.  We will be doing some sightseeing in the area.  Our first stop was the Point Betsie Lighthouse on Lake Michigan.  This lighthouse was established in 1858.  After many, many years of use, it is now retired from service but has been well preserved.  It is a beautiful little spot to visit for a few hours.