by Chuck Marshall | Sep 20, 2017 | Travel
The sun was shining, people were smiling, and the hearses were ready for business. It’s just another day in Hell, Michigan at Hearse Fest. Hell’s Hearse Fest 2017 This Saturday we finally made it to the 16th Annual Hell’s Hearse Fest. The fest is hosted by... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 16, 2017 | Beer
The 9th Annual UP Fall Beer Festival in Marquette, Michigan on Sept 9, 2017, was a sweet taste of summer with a touch of plaid, hops headgear, and a dinosaur or two. I know, right? UP Fall Beer Festival The Michigan Brewers Guild’s UP Fall Beer... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 10, 2017 | Hiking, Travel
Our visit to Isle Royale in early August was postcard perfect – Moose, Thimbleberries, Sunsets, Ranger Stories, and tired feet from long hikes. Isle Royale Queen We launched our visit to Isle Royale from Cooper Harbor, the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula... 
by Chuck Marshall | Sep 5, 2017 | History
During our romp around Michigan this summer, we explored the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is also known as the “Castle of the Straits”. It marks the junction of Lake Michigan and Lake... 
by Chuck Marshall | Sep 2, 2017 | Beer, Music
Pere Marquette Beach was the scene for Lakeshore Brewers Guild’s 3rd Annual Burning Foot Beer Festival and it was the place to be in Michigan on August 26th. With 65 craft brewers, five bands, Lake Michigan as the backdrop, hot sand between your toes, a mosh pit, (not... 
