Category Archives: Michigan

Saturday was gray and damp with frequent periods of drizzling rain. We decided to take a road trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Our first stop was Ontonagon. There’s a lighthouse on the river that is open for tours, but the … Continue reading →

We drove south away from the lake, stopping every time we came to a trail to one of the many waterfalls. I think we made four stops and saw five major falls and several smaller ones. I could probably figure … Continue reading →

After lunch at Joe’s Pasty Shop, we headed north to Black River Harbor. It was raining, but we decided we didn’t care. There were a few people around, but not many — and none of them stuck around as long … Continue reading →

I did some research on the Internet before we began our vacation, looking for things to do if it rained. I saw a reference to Joe’s Pasty Shop, which claims the distinction of making pasties famous as “the” food of … Continue reading →

Our friends from the hotel met us at the campsite and followed us as we drove the 40 miles or so into Ironwood, Michigan. The much-feared, long-forecasted rain began when we were about halfway there and never stopped for more … Continue reading →