05 April 2021 | Canyonlands National Park, Utah
05 April 2021 | Canyonlands National Park, Utah
05 April 2021 | Canyonlands National Park, Utah
04 April 2021 | Canyonlands National Park, Utah
03 April 2021 | Canyonlands National Park, Utah
03 April 2021 | Canyonlands National Park, Utah
03 April 2021 | Canyonlands National Park, Utah
03 April 2021 | Canyon Lands National Park, Utah
30 March 2021 | Canyon lands National Park, Utah
30 March 2021 | Canyonlands National Park, Utah
30 March 2021 | Canyonlands National Forest, Utah
30 March 2021 | Moab, Utah
30 March 2021 | Moab, Utah
29 March 2021 | Moab, Utah
29 March 2021 | White Rim Trail, Utah
29 March 2021 | White Rim Trail, Utah
29 March 2021 | White Rim Trail, Utah
29 March 2021 | White Rim Trail
29 March 2021 | White Rim Trail, Utah
29 March 2021 | White Rim Trail, Utah
Mackinac island
07 July 2014 | St Ignace
Mary
Long before I ever heard of the famous sailboat race from Chicago to Mackinac island I had heard about Mackinac island and the fact that there were no cars or street lights there. I couldn't quite imagine it. I made it there two years ago when we did our first Chicago Mac race and found it enchanting. There really are no cars. Biking is the main source of transportation and fudge is the staple diet. The island is touristy but yet not. People really live here! The houses are very quaint with flower gardens surrounding them. Horse and Buggies are there to give you a tour of the island. You can hire a driver or be one yourself. The Grand hotel up the hill makes you feel like you have gone back in time. The grandeur of the front porch, the bell hops in uniform, the horse and buggies dropping guests off leave you wondering what year you are living in. The fudge is the best I have ever tasted although you do pay the price for that. Fudge stores display their fudge making talents for all the watch. The first time we were there we rented bikes and road around the whole island. This time we chose to walk and explore the wooded areas as well. The fort from days past comes complete with the boy scout flag ceremony each morning and night and cannons being fired at regular times throughout the day. The race ending here adds to the festive feeling the island offers. It is an especially wonderful experience coming in on your own boat!!!!