Michigan Renaissance Festival 2022

Michigan Renaissance Festival is a place where you can step back in time and experience Medieval and Fantasy life.   Located in Holly, Mi.,it is open on weekends only (except Labor day Monday and Friday Sept 30) Beginning August 20, 2022 and runs until October 2, 2022.  You can purchase tickets online or at theContinue reading “Michigan Renaissance Festival 2022”

Glen Arbor, Michigan

Glen Arbor is a small lakeshore town in the North West part of Michigan.  Nestled along the Sleeping Bear Bay of Lake Michigan, this quaint town features many lovely places worthy of patronage.  There are several Bed and Breakfast’s and AirBnB properties in the  Glen Arbor area.  We chose to spend an afternoon in GlenContinue reading “Glen Arbor, Michigan”

Camping at Harrisville State Park

Harrisville State park is located on the North-East Coast of Michigan between Oscota and Alpena.  From our home in Southeast Michigan, it is about a three and a half hour drive.  This was our third time visiting this campground and it remains one of our favorite.   There isn’t much to do outside of the campgroundContinue reading “Camping at Harrisville State Park”

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Our most recent adventure took us camping in northern Michigan.  We were able to get a reservation at Platte River Campground.  Let me tell you, that was no easy feat.  National parks run on a rolling 6 month reservation system.   You can book up to ten days starting on the 6 month mark fromContinue reading “Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore”

The Mouse Traveler’s Wine Trail

The fun activity of  wine tasting has grown substantially over the past several years.  I remember when finding a winery or tasting room was rare and when we did find one, it was so exciting. (Let’s be real… it’s still pretty exciting)  Now, it seems there are wine tasting rooms in almost every town.  ItContinue reading “The Mouse Traveler’s Wine Trail”

Is The Mouse Traveler Traveling?

With all the travel restrictions and quarantine guidelines, traveling has been hard.  After the pandemic first hit the United States, we didn’t travel anywhere.  Heck, for a good three to four months, we stayed at home.  So, my page went silent for a while because I didn’t really have anything to say.   When things startedContinue reading “Is The Mouse Traveler Traveling?”

Ice Sculpture Festival in Tecumseh, MI

What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions Michigan in January?  Did you say Ice?  Every January for the last 12 years, Tecumseh Michigan has held an Ice Sculpture Festival featuring fabulous ice sculptures and includes some fun activities.  Unfortunately, COVID has claimed several festivals around the world over the past year.Continue reading “Ice Sculpture Festival in Tecumseh, MI”