by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Aug 14, 2017 | Hiking, Travel |
The Canyon Falls trail along the Sturgeon River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been dubbed “Michigan’s Grand Canyon.” It is 15 miles south of L’Anse, Michigan on US 41. There is plenty of parking at the roadside park. Blue slashes along the trail...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Aug 5, 2017 | History, Travel |
Colonial Michilimackinac is the last exit before Mackinaw Bridge and is packed with history and photo opportunities. It was the first stop on our 2017 Michigan Tour of Places we’ve always said we wanted to checkout or did and can’t remember. I think you...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Aug 1, 2017 | Travel |
The 1st Annual Detroit Book Festival was held on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Eastern Market. It had a bit of something for everyone: old books, new books, rare books, comic books, children’s books, vinyl records, posters, newspapers, magazines, vintage board...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jul 27, 2017 | Beer |
The Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival celebrated its 20th Anniversary in Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park on July 21st and 22nd. Michigan Summer Beer Festival More than 145 Michigan craft breweries brought over 1,140 different beers to the festival....
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jul 24, 2017 | Travel |
The Detroit Riverwalk is a Detroit gem hiding in plain sight. It is Pure Detroit. Detroit Riverwalk If you are like me, as you zoom down Jefferson, past Hart Plaza, you watch the cityscape flit past your car window. If you notice anything, it is the iconic...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jul 9, 2017 | Travel |
The Manchester Fireworks display at Carr Park is a 4th of July family tradition. There is always a cookout, live music in the beer tent and an awesome fireworks display. The Manchester Men’s Club sponsors the event and collects donations at the...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | May 29, 2017 | History, Music, Travel |
In late April, a car load of Yankees made a road trip to Nashville. We returned to Michigan with new cowboy boots, a slight hangover and an eagerness to return. Nashville Road Trip Birthdays are a big deal in our circle of friends. You may remember Chuck’s 50th...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | May 10, 2017 | Michigan |
We’ve partnered with Cynthia Ellingsen the author of “The Lighthouse Keeper” to give one lucky winner a copy of this sweet summer romance set in an idyllic town on the shores of Lake Michigan. GIVEAWAY CLOSED: The winner is Janis Stasiak....
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Mar 21, 2017 | Music |
Leapin’ Leprechauns! Now that was St. Patty’s Day celebration in the Rumpus Room with E-Bird and the Lucky Few. Erin Zindle of the Ragbirds brought her fiddle and the Rumpus Room provided the St. Patrick’s Day cocktails. St. Patty’s Day ...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Mar 14, 2017 | Beer |
If the dazzling sunshine was the appetizer and beer the main course, then the impromptu line dancing was the dessert at the 7th Annual Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival. Thanks Experience Jackson for the press pass! We had a great time....
