• Marie Kennedy
  • Doug Kennedy
  • Marie Kennedy
  • Doug Kennedy

Michigan Getaway 2024

A 10-day adventure by Marie & Doug Read more
  • Trip start
    August 18, 2024

    Cracker Barrel & Cabella's

    August 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    We headed out last night at 8:30, got through Toronto, and stayed in the parking lot of the Milton Walmart. This morning we headed for the border. Due to the fact we have a commercial truck, we were directed through the border with the transports. First stop was Cracker Barrel for a late lunch. Then it was on to the Cabella's in Dundee. We found our dream side by side! We stayed in the Cabella's parking lot for the night.Read more

  • City of Frankenmuth

    August 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    Today we traveled to Frankenmuth. We tried the chicken dinners they are famous for at lunch. Wandered the shops and then headed to Bronner's, the world's largest Christmas shop. We were surprised by how few people were around today compared to visits in previous years. We had our anniversary dinner at a Cracker Barrel on the way to the campground we will be based out of.Read more

  • Macinac Island

    August 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    We headed to Macinaw City first thing. We checked out the shops and then took the ferry over to Macinac Island. Vehicles are not allowed. Everyone walks, bikes, or takes horse-drawn carriages. It was really nice. The Grand Hotel is pretty. There's a fort to explore, lots of shops, and the carriage tour was very informative.Read more

  • Traverse City

    August 22, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    This morning we headed to Traverse City, on the western side of Michigan. We went to Mari Vineyards and took a tour. It was a gorgeous setting with neat underground caves. It's owned by Marty Lagina (Oak Island). We toured Mission Point Peninsula. It's very similar to Prince Edward County. We played mini golf and had supper at Cracker Barrel.Read more

  • Gaylord - Golfing & The Fair

    August 23, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    We started our day with an 8 am tee off time at Michaywe Golf Course. We were met by deer in the parking lot. We have never golfed so close to houses, but had no problem. We didn't even hit into anyone's yard. We had lunch at the trailer and then headed to the county fair. A disappointment. I wanted to see their homecrafts, and there were hardly any. We toured the area and had supper at Bob Evans (similar to Cracker Barrel).Read more

  • Otsego Golf Resort

    August 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    We rested at the trailer, went for a short drive, and then headed to Otsego Resort for a round of golf. We had an amazing lunch at the resort before heading out on the course. We did the Tribute course. It was challenging, and I lost a record number of balls. It was a huge loop through the woods. We had a great dinner at the resort before heading back to the trailer.Read more

  • Treetops North Golf Resort

    August 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    We had lunch at Bob Evans and then headed to Tteetops North to play the Signatue course. It was challenging and beautiful. We had turkeys on the course, and numerous deer crossed the road as we were heading back to the trailer. In general, the landscape is very similar to home here.Read more

  • Headed for Home Day 1

    August 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    After bouncing on the bouncy mat at the campground, we hit the road for home. We are taking the northern loop home. We stopped at Macinaw City again and then over the Macinaw Bridge to the upper peninsula of Michigan. It was a day of driving then. We stopped for the night at Walmart in Sudbury on Long Lake.Read more

  • Trip end
    August 27, 2024