Lake Michigan
We finally did it! We have now seen all the Great Lakes. It was a brisk February afternoon, and the wind was chilly coming off the lake. We missed the ice storm that covered the lighthouse in a dress of frozen water, but that did…
Midwest Minatures Museum
This place was so amazing; I only wish that it was bigger. The Midwest Miniature Museum has been on my “Top Priority List” since I first learned of it. It features some of the most amazing, incredibly detailed miniature versions of life. When Charlene tagged…
Frozen Falls Weekend Road Trip
“Are we doing anything this weekend?” Charlene asked me. We were just sitting on the couch watching something on TV. Having her ask me if we are doing anything is code for her wanting to do something. I looked outside and noticed that it was…
Crystal Cave Mineral Exhibit and Crystal Shoppe
I have always loved rocks and minerals. If I had the money and the space and more money, I would have an epic display of every example I could get a hold of. I find them interesting and fantastic and amazing and wonderful and wow!…
Bracebridge High Falls in Winter
Located to the north of Bracebridge is High Falls. There is a picnic area and plenty of parking for those that want to view one of the better falls in the area. It is impressive and only a minute or two off the main highway.…
Hanna Chute
Hanna’s Chute is one of those places I strangely kept overlooking. It could be because it was called a chute and not a fall, or perhaps I could never find any information on it. Thankfully, I finally stopped at this place. Hanna Chute is a…
Meshaw Falls
At a spot where the French River is large enough to be a lake, there is a narrowing where Meshaw Falls serves as a connection between the two parts of this famous waterway. French River is considered to be the border between Northern Ontario and…
Duchesnay Falls
On the main road leading out of North Bay is a rather large parking lot for a waterfall and trail system. It is easy to spot, and there is always ample space available. This trail system is part of Nipissing University. We came here to…
Minnehaha Falls in Winter
Fortunately, our area had a prolonged cold spell, which allowed many waterfalls to partially or entirely freeze. Minnehaha Falls on Skeleton River drains Skeleton Lake, and the water flowing through it is sufficient not to freeze completely and still provide a fantastic spectacle. The parking…
Happy Anniversary
Charlene has been my inspiration to discover the world that we live in. She has also been my traveling partner through it all. I am so very blessed to have her in my life. Thank you!