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People spend a great deal of money on travel and exploring other countries. But, they often overlook the beautiful places in their own state, counties, or neighboring counties.

The United States has some fabulous places to explore! Below are a few places our family has been to over the years. Enjoy looking at the posts and maybe they will inspire you to get out and enjoy taking in new sites in the area you live in.

October 8, 2015

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Paulding Lights Upper Michigans Unexplainable Phenomenon

This past weekend my daughter and I went in search of fall colors. Which meant a road trip. Darn, I dislike road trips 🙂 A friend told us while on our road trip to check...

March 1, 2015

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Munising Michigan Frozen Falls

Munising Michigan Frozen Falls Let the weekend traveling commence. I needed to get away for a weekend and just be one with nature. I had heard that the Apostle Ice Caves were set to open...

February 24, 2015

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Cana Island Lighthouse

Cana Island Lighthouse Cana Island lighthouse is an 1800’s lighthouse and keepers quarters located just north of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. General Info General: Tours: May -October, seven days a week, 10 am-5 pm Address: 8800 E...

January 22, 2015

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Eben Ice Caves Eben Junction Michigan

Eben Ice Caves Eben Junction Michigan Last weekend our family traveled to the Eben Ice Caves are located in Eben Junction, Michigan. Eben Junction is about 32 miles away from Marquette, Michigan. Our destination was...

March 28, 2014

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Ridges Sanctuary Door County Nature Preserve

Ridges Sanctuary Door County Nature Preserve Ridges Sanctuary Door County Nature Preserve is located in Baileys Harbor in Door County, WI. The Nature Preserve is 1600 acres and harbors some rare species of plants General...

March 24, 2013

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Maple Syrup Tree Tapping

Maple Syrup Tree Tapping Today, we are maple syrup tree tapping. I thought spring was supposed to be here already in the Midwest, at least the calendar states it is. I like to see the snow...

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Plum Island Lighthouse Door County

Plum Island Lighthouse Door County Plum Island Lighthouse Door County – Plum Island Lighthouse is located in Lake Michigan waters off the shores of the Door County Peninsula in Wisconsin.

July 5, 2000

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Whitefish Dunes State Park

Whitefish Dunes State Park Whitefish Dunes State Park is an 863-acre park in Door County, Wisconsin that has beautiful hiking trails a Lake Michigan beach, and the highest sand dunes in Wisconsin. General Info General: State...