Mackinac Island

OK, OK -- I know it has been a couple of months since I had time to post on my blog. As usual, I do the best I can, but between the crazy number of tourists, the release of my newest book, and the work required to organize the Grand Marais Rock and Mineral Show -- there just was no time.  But today, I will catch up a little and post photos I took while visiting my oldest son and his family on Mackinac Island.

 

Waiting for the ferry.....

The ferry boat headed toward the Mackinac Bridge....

My son and his family met me at the dock.

We went for a walk and went by the oldest house on the island.

On another walk we checked out some of the gardens at the Grand Hotel.

Hiking around the island....

We rented a carriage and drove around the island for around an hour.

A great time was had by all.

Bears in my yard

 This morning there was a mom bear and her three Cubs playing in my front yard.

Hike in the Grand Sable Dunes, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

A week or so ago I was happy to have a couple of friends visit Grand Marais. One day we parked at Sable Lake and hiked across the Grand Sable Dunes to the bluff over Lake Superior, and back. It was a much needed hike!  

 It had rained in the morning, as you can see with the drops still covering leaves.

There were flowers in bloom all over the sand dunes!

One of the telegraph poles from a 12-mile long line that connected Au Sable Lighthouse with Grand Marais, is still standing.

Our water-break stop....

Wild pea....

Another telegraph pole -- this one on the ground.

Sable Lake....

Wild rose.....