Category Archives: Places to Go

Kenosha, Wisconsin

We drove south from Racine to Kenosha and parked near the harbor to see both lighthouses. The old Southport Lighthouse is now about 150 yards back from the Lake Michigan shore. It was built in 1866. The tower is 55 … Continue reading

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Kringle

Some people use a GPS to navigate their way around unfamiliar areas. I use RTS — Random Turn System. As I was driving aimlessly around Racine searching for a Culver’s with my daughter and her cousins, we passed several bakeries … Continue reading

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Racine, Wisconsin

My niece and nephew had never been to Wisconsin, so we drove up on July 6 and spent most of the day along the shore of Lake Michigan in Racine and Kenosha. We started at Wind Point. I’ve spent many … Continue reading

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Wonder Lake

My niece and nephew water ski, so when I mentioned the performance of the Wonder Lake Water Ski Team on July 4, they were definitely interested. We arrived moments after the town parade ended and walked through the town of … Continue reading

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Navy Pier

My niece and nephew had never been to Navy Pier, so I gave them a tour while my wife and daughter relaxed on a bench and watched the evening set in over Lake Michigan. When we met back up, we … Continue reading

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