Heading up to the beginning of US-2, featuring Bellaire, Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Mackinaw City, Michigan. We also visited the The Headlands International Dark Sky Park.

For more of Bonnie's grandparents' story, scroll down to Happy 100th Anniversary, George and Laura.

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The Joyces are at it again. We're beginning another circle tour of the American west, this time more inland than our first trip. We're also experimenting with using videos more often than text. This entry includes a short tour of our van and the changes we've recently made to it. Obviously our blog is a work in progress. Subscribe and get updates whenever we publish a new video. And, always, your feedback is welcome!

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Flat Eric enjoys hiking the trails in the Everglades, especially since he doesn't have to walk and is carried everywhere, but he particularly enjoyed being on the Anhinga and Gumbo-Limbo trails at Royal Palm Visitor Center.

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Gulf Shores, AL beach offered a relaxing and refreshing opportunity for a stroll into the sunset.

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This video wasn't taken by us, but was on YouTube. Cameras were not allowed at the Bat Flight show.

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A visit to White Sands, NM presents us with an amazing landscape

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Lombard Street in San Francisco is famous the world around

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They kept calling my name. But even when I responded, they wouldn't quit calling me!

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While we were at Fort Langley, two of the docents sang this song for us. Nette said this was one of the songs that was sung during the gold rush period. It struck a chord with us.

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The hike was a .8 mile in through the Rainforest and, obviously, a .8 mile hike out to the parking area.

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Look out below! We're coming down!

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It wasn't exactly a "three hour cruise" that turned into a multi-year adventure. But it was exciting!

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A fascinating glimpse at a wonder of God's creation.

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Flat's not normally afraid of animals...but in this case...he was.

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Hey! The little guy said he wanted to drive.

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