October 4-5, 2025 (Sat.-Sun.) – Around Birch Run, Rest.
October 4, 2025 (Sat.) – Around Birch Run. We kept things low-key today. Since Frankenmuth is a popular tourist destination,
October 14, 2025
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Previous ‘Posts’ page was only showing 6 entries. In my attempt to figure out how to show previous posts or at least a link, the ‘archives’ page was created and now replaces the previous Posts page. I am still figuring things out so apologies for the format changes, but at least you can see them all now…Lynn 6/3/25
October 3, 2025 (Fri.) – Around Frankenmuth, MI.
October 3, 2025 (Fri.) – Around Frankenmuth. Today’s adventure took us to Frankenmuth, a charming town celebrated for its rich
October 13, 2025
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October 2, 2025 (Thu.) – Travel Day to Birch Run, MI.
October 2, 2025 (Thu.) – Travel to Birch Run, MI. Today marked another travel day as we made our way
October 13, 2025
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October 1, 2025 (Wed.) – Exploring Traverse City, MI.
October 1, 2025 (Wed.) – Exploring Traverse City, MI. Today marked our final day in South Boardman, MI, so we
October 9, 2025
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September 30, 2025 (Tue.) – Aurora Sighting #3!
September 30, 2025 (Tue.) – Rest and More Auroras! We didn’t have much planned today. After a full day yesterday,
October 8, 2025
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September 29, 2025 (Mon.) – M-22, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Aurora!
September 29, 2025 (Mon.) – M-22/Sleeping Bear Dunes Ride, Aurora! It was definitely a different kind of day without Otis.
October 7, 2025
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September 26-28, 2025 (Fri.-Sun.) – Heartbroken – RIP Otis. 💔🐾
September 26, 2025 (Fri.) – Otis’ Hospital Detour. Today was Otis’ much-needed vet visit. He’d been steadily declining over the
October 2, 2025
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September 23-25 (Tue.-Thu.) – Potter Road, Travel Day
September 23, 2025 (Tue.) – Potter Road Drive. After two days at the hospital, we were ready to get out
September 30, 2025
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September 21-22, 2025 (Sun.-Mon.) – Kirk’s Hospital Detour
Author’s Note: This post has been sitting in the queue for about a week. Lynn is currently 9 days behind,
September 30, 2025
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September 17-20, 2025 (Wed.-Sat.) – Recharge, RV Repair, McGulpin Point
September 17, 2025 (Wed.) – Recharge. After yesterday’s whirlwind at Mackinac Island—packed with touring, walking, shopping, and dining—we were completely
September 24, 2025
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September 15-16, 2025 (Mon.-Tue.) – Rest, Mackinac Island
September 15, 2025 (Mon.) – Rest, chores After a whirlwind of activity lately, today was all about rest and catching
September 24, 2025
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September 14, 2025 (Sun.) – Part 2 (Evening) – Aurora!
September 14, 2025 (Sun.) – Part 2 (Evening) – Auroras! This is Part 2 of Sunday, September 14, 2025, following
September 18, 2025
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September 14, 2025 (Sun.) – Part 1 (Day) – Fort Michilimackinac
September 14, 2025 (Sun.) – Part 1 (Day) – Fort Michilimackinac Today’s plan was simple: visit Fort Michilimackinac. But with
September 18, 2025
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September 13, 2025 – Cheboygan, MI., Broken Leaf Spring
September 13, 2025 – Cheboygan & Broken Leaf Spring Discovery. Today’s plan was simple: head to Cheboygan, about 15 miles
September 17, 2025
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September 12, 2025 (Fri.) – Tunnel of Trees (M-119)
September 12, 2025 (Fri.) – The Tunnel of Trees (M-119) Ride With rain in the forecast for the weekend, we
September 15, 2025
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September 10-11, 2025 (Wed.-Thu.) – Rest & Travel To Mackinaw City
September 10, 2025 (Wed.) – Rainy Day Reset Today was a quiet one. After two jam-packed days, we decided to
September 14, 2025
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September 9, 2025 (Wed.) – Kitch-iti-kipi!
September 9, 2025 (Tue.) – Kitch-iti-kipi! Lynn was up at her usual 6:30 AM, greeted by darkness and a peaceful
September 10, 2025
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September 7-8, 2025 (Sun.-Mon.) – Pictured Rocks (Munising, MI)
September 7, 2025 (Sun.) – Exploring MI, Otis’ stomach troubles. Nobody was in a rush to get up today. Lynn,
September 10, 2025
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September 6, 2025 (Sat.) – Benny the Beard Fisher, Around Germfask.
September 6, 2025 (Sat.) – Benny the Beard Fisher, Around Germfask. The day kicked off in familiar fashion—Lynn was up
September 7, 2025
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September 5, 2025 (Fri.) – From the Lakes to the Woods – Travel to Germfask, MI.
September 5, 2025 (Fri.) – Travel to Germfask, MI. Travel day again—already? It feels like we just settled in at
September 6, 2025
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September 4, 2025 (Thu.) – Relaxing in the UP.
September 4, 2025 – Relaxing in the UP. Today was another low-key day, perfect for winding down before tomorrow’s travel.
September 6, 2025
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September 2-3, 2025 (Tue.-Wed.) – Travel to the UP (MI).
September 2, 2025 (Tue.) – Quiet Day and Kirk’s Back Troubles. Today was a quiet one, which worked out perfectly
September 4, 2025
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September 1, 2025 (Mon.) – Kettle Moraine, Sheboygan
September 1, 2025 (Mon.) – Kettle Moraine Scenic Byway, Sheboygan, WI. The day kicked off like most others—Lynn was up
September 2, 2025
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August 30-31, 2025 (Sat.-Sun.) – Relaxation Days.
August 30, 2025 (Sat.) – Beer, Detours & a Much-Needed Slow Day. After yesterday’s full itinerary, today was all about
September 1, 2025
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August 28-29, 2025 (Thu.-Fri.) – Trolls, Oz Fun, Bobbleheads and more!
August 28, 2025 (Fri.) – Truck Service, mosquito battles We were both up early today—Kirk had a 10K service appointment
August 31, 2025
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August 27, 2025 (Wed.) – Travel to West Bend, WI.
August 27, 2025 (Wed.) – Travel Day, Riverwalk Today was travel day, and our next stop was Lake Lenwood Beach
August 31, 2025
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August 26, 2025 (Tue.) – The House on the Rock.
August 26, 2025 (Tue.) – The House on the Rock. Today marked our last full day in Wisconsin Dells—we extended
August 30, 2025
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August 24-25, 2025 (Sun.-Mon.) – Deer Park, Dells Area, Truck.
August 24, 2025 (Sun.) – Chores, TV day Today was a true day of rest. Being Sunday in a touristy
August 29, 2025
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August 22-23, 2025 (Fri.-Sat.) – Blog Catch up, Mirror Lake.
August 22, 2025 (Fri.) – Catch Up & Relax. After a full day of sightseeing and boat tours yesterday, today
August 26, 2025
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August 21, 2025 (Thu.) – Witches Gulch.
August 21, 2025 (Thu.) – Witches Gulch, Otis’ Pet Retreat. Today was all about exploring Witches Gulch—and giving Otis his
August 26, 2025
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August 20, 2025 (Wed.) – Errands, Vet Wins & River Views in Wisconsin Dells.
August 20, 2025 (Wed.) – Riverwalk, Otis’ Shots, Chores. The day began with Lynn up at 7:00 AM, while Kirk
August 24, 2025
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August 19, 2025 (Tue.) – Travel Day. Off to Wisconsin Dells.
August 19, 2025 (Tue.) – Off to Wisconsin Dells. It’s travel day! After 13 days in New Richmond, WI, we
August 24, 2025
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August 18, 2025 (Mon.) – Lynn’s Return to WI.
August 18, 2025 (Mon.) – Back in WI. The day kicked off early with us sisters grabbing breakfast and coffee
August 24, 2025
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August 17, 2025 (Sun.) – Lynn in Idaho/SLC, Kirk Solo in WI day 3.
August 17, 2025 (Sun.) – Lynn’s trip from ID to SLC. The day started early for us sisters. The hotel
August 24, 2025
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August 16, 2025 (Sat.) – Lynn’s Idaho Trip & Kirk’s Wisconsin Solo.
August 16, 2025 (Sat.) – Lynn’s day in Idaho Falls, ID. Lynn started the day with breakfast at Smitty’s alongside
August 22, 2025
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August 15, 2025 (Fri.) – Lynn in ID, Kirk in WI
August 15, 2025 (Fri.) – Lynn’s Travel to Idaho Falls The day began painfully early—Lynn was up at 4:00 AM
August 22, 2025
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August 13-14, 2025 (Wed.-Thu.) – Relaxing, Travel Prep., Otis’ Day Out
August 13, 2025 (Wed.) – Otis’ Day Out. Lynn kicked off the day with coffee in the gazebo at 6:45
August 21, 2025
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August 11-12 (Mon.-Tue.) – Indian Bike Week, Mall of America
August 11, 2025 (Mon.) – From Honey Wagons to Slow Racing Today started off like most others—except Lynn’s morning coffee
August 14, 2025
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August 9-10, 2025 (Sat.-Sun.) – Indian Bike Week –
August 9, 2025 (Sat.) – Rainy Start to Indian Bike Week The day started early—too early—with rain and thunderstorms rolling
August 11, 2025
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August 7-8, 2025 (Thu.-Fri.) – Quiet Moments, Moth Mysteries & Family Triumphs
August 7, 2025 (Thu.) – Gloomy Skies, Moth Mysteries & Sad Tacos The day began under gloomy skies, and Lynn
August 9, 2025
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August 6, 2025 (Wed.) – Travel Day –
August 6, 2025 (Wed.) – Travel to Wisconsin! It’s travel day—we’re off to Wisconsin for Indian Bike Week! Lynn was
August 8, 2025
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August 2-5, 2025 (Sat.-Tue.) – Rainy Misadventures & Relaxing Days
August 2, 2025 (Sat.) – Post-Troll Recovery Mode: A Slow Day in Detroit Lakes Not much to report today—the troll
August 7, 2025
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August 1, 2025 (Fri.) – Troll Hunting Part 2, Sunflowers, Fargo
August 1, 2025 (Fri.) – Trolls part 2, Fargo, Sunflowers The day began early with Lynn up at 6:00 AM,
August 4, 2025
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July 31, 2025 (Thu.) – Troll Hunting
July 31, 2025 (Thu.) – Troll Hunting The day kicked off with Lynn up at 6:00 AM, enjoying her morning
August 3, 2025
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July 30, 2025 (Wed.) – Travel Day…off to Minnesota!
July 30, 2025 (Wed.) – Onward to Minnesota: Farewell, South Dakota! Finally! The day arrived to leave South Dakota and
August 3, 2025
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July 27-29, 2025 (Sun.-Tue.) – T-Storms & Butterflies
July 27, 2025 (Sun.) – Heat, T-Storms, Power issues Today was forecasted to be the hottest day of the week,
August 2, 2025
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July 24-26 (Thu.-Sat.) – The Falls, Heat & Humidity
July 24, 2025 (Thu.) – The Falls again, Family Dinner Lynn was up bright and early again at 5:55 AM—seems
July 29, 2025
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July 22-23, 2025 (Tue.-Wed.) – Travel days, Sioux Falls, Repairs
July 22, 2025 (Tue.) – Travel Day, Sioux Falls Today was technically a travel day, though we didn’t go far—just
July 27, 2025
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July 20-21, 2025 (Sun.-Mon.) – Mitchell Moments : ancient finds, wildlife drama
July 20, 2025 (Sun.) – A Low Key Day in Mitchell Today was mostly about chores and catching up. Lynn
July 27, 2025
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July 19, 2025 (Sat.) – Parades, Corn Palace and Rodeo
July 19, 2025 (Sat.) – Parades, Corn Palace and Rodeo It was a full day in Mitchell, and thanks to
July 26, 2025
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