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10 Things to Do in Michigan If You Don’t Love Skiing

We had no intention of skiing when we planned the Great Snow Trip of 2014; we just wanted to see snow. And lots of it. This is a little ironic since the majority of the places we stayed were technically ski resorts, although they were also four season resorts and many were actually busier in … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Rental Home in Snow at Crystal Mountain

We loved seeing all the accommodations at Crystal Mountain; each was more beautiful than the last. Pin It

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Searching for Snow: Crystal Mountain Winter Activities

So I have already told you about the lovely people, the fabulous food, and the amazingly cozy cottage we stayed in during our visit to Crystal Mountain. Now I want to tell you how we spent our time. Which was by cramming it with as many activities as we possibly could in the short time … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Unloading Salt on the Mississippi River

During our riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Tom got this shot of a crane unloading salt from a barge. Pin It

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The Unexpected Drury Inn and Suites in Findlay, Ohio

    Honestly. My expectations were pretty low. We are not normally fans of chain hotels. We prefer to stay in smaller, locally owned, boutique hotels that are a little more interesting. We have now officially changed our minds. If there is a Drury Hotel nearby, we may very well be staying there and we … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: Crystal Mountain

The first “Searching for Snow” article is HERE and the second is HERE. And our adventure continues. There were things we adored about every single one of the destinations we visited on our snow trip but the accommodations at the lovely Crystal Mountain are at the very top of the list. Although just about every … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: In a Snow Globe at The Homestead

We got a lot of great snow photos when we were in Michigan but I love this one taken at The Homestead because it looks like you are inside an amazing snow globe.   Pin It

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Searching for Snow: The Grand Traverse Resort

The first “Searching for Snow” article is HERE. And our journey continues.   Our first sight of The Grand Traverse Resort was a soaring, glass tower in the distance sparkling in the afternoon sun as we drove along a road through Michigan, near Traverse City which was lined with deep snow on both sides. We … Continue reading »

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Getaway to the Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina

It’s no wonder I had never heard of Isle of Palms before our girlfriends getaway. A tiny barrier island of only about 6 square miles, it is tucked neatly against the South Carolina coast, separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway. Technically considered part of the Charleston metropolitan area and only a short 30 … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Dog Sledding at Crystal Mountain

We had a ball dog sledding when we were in Michigan and the run at Crystal Mountain was just fabulous. Tom took the camera on his run and got some amazing shots. Pin It

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