Author Archives: Michigan Traveler
The Chickens of Key West, February 2017
As you wander through the streets of Key West you will see people in swimsuits, with red, purple and pink hair, and with multiple piercings walking next to people in business attire – men in sports coats and ties, or … Continue reading
Kayaking in the Florida Keys – January 2017
Kayaking in the Florida Keys is a unique experience. You can paddle into the Atlantic Ocean or in the Gulf of Mexico and sometimes during the same trip. If you don’t have your own, there are more places to rent … Continue reading
Wreckage and Raptors – Myrtle Beach, November 2016
We stayed in Myrtle Beach in April a couple of years ago and thought a fall visit would be fun on our way south. November is definitely “out of season” for this area. The crowds were almost non-existent. There are … Continue reading
State Fairs, Halloween, and Backpacking – Raleigh, NC
In our travels we have attended state fairs all over the country and we make a point of attending the North Carolina State Fair whenever we are here in the fall. I don’t suppose that there is anything special about … Continue reading
Riding Out Hurricane Matthew – Raleigh, NC October 2016
As we drove south from Michigan we saw reports of Hurricane Matthew forming in the Caribbean. We arrived at the Holly Point Campground on Tuesday, October 4th to serve as Camp Hosts. Ranger Dave Mumford (our boss) stopped by to … Continue reading
What the heck is GEOCACHING?
I learned about geocaching from a friend while camping in Key West, FL. He and I traveled all over that part of the Keys, finding geocaches of various types. It has become a fun hobby and I have searched for … Continue reading
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, September 2016
This was out third trip to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park but it was different from our past trips. This time we were meeting Pat’s brother and sister and their families. Where normally we would be out on the hiking … Continue reading



