Summer of 2012 - Swimming in Lake Huron

 Right along the road, access to the water.

 Love dog friendly Michigan!!

Summer of 2012 - More Mackinac Island - Dog Friendly

Unbelievably dog accomodating!  
My feet were tired from walking all about the island, but just were not ready to leave.  So we decided to buy tickets for the horse-drawn carriage tour.  I'm not really excited about riding around with canned tours led by bored guides repeating the same jokes 6 times daily.  So my expectations were low, yet we were going to tour parts of the State Park that we'd not yet walked.  And with dogs welcome - were excited to take our Brittany Spaniel with us for an open air ride.

 

The horses were not surprised to have a puppy on board, so we took a photo of Byam with the three strong horses nearing the end of their day.  

 

Such a nice day!

 

We stayed until the last ferry which whisked us back to St. Ignace.

 

 

Summer of 2012 - Mackinac Island with Byam

 

Dogs are welcome here!  Thank you Michigan - great place to vacation if your family includes your puppy.  We listed to the information about the canons.  When we watched the demonstration on the parade grounds.  Byam was a bit bored there listening to all that talking and trying to stay still...until the very end when the guns were fired.  She was pulling at her leash to get over to the bushes and spent half an hour searching for pheasants.

 

We took a break from looking at the fort on Mackinac Island to wade in Lake Superior.

Summer of 2012 - Inspriration for Wally Byam

Looking down from Mackinac Island's fort - we saw this wooden chapel and walked back down.  The shape reminds me of an Airstream with it's rounded top.  Even the gray color looks like unpolished aluminum, if you squint! 

We respectfully left Byam outside as we took a turn inside the Missionary Bark Chapel.  My camera flash illuminated the ceiling - looks like the endcap of a vintage Airstream! 

Summer of 2012 - Dogs Allowed on Mackinac Ferry

 

We took the slow leisurely - and least expensive ferry over to Mackinac Island.  And dogs are warmly welcomed.  

We love Michigan! 

Byam was really too interested in a couple of children to pose for the camera.

Summer of 2012 - Again?!?!? No Dogs on Beach

Wonderful spot to camp - almost on Lake Superior.
Unfortunately some people have not respected the beach, so again we see no animals on the beach.  No animals seems rather broad.  I wonder if the trouble was with waste not picked up - maybe trouble with a dog, horse, elephant?

Summer of 2012 - Byam in the Airstream

 

Not welcome in a boat, Byam spent this day napping in our Airstream.
This was my first time in a kayak, and I was so happily excited to try this new adventure.  Until we were pushed into the water by our guide.  The plan was to paddle over past Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.  We made it, even spending an extra half hour to paddle through an arch in the rocks - fantastic! 

 

While not the youngest "athletes" on the water, we were not last to arrive back on shore. I want to go again... just not tomorrow, my muscles ache.

Summer of 2012 - More Time in Lake Superior

Back in the water again!
Best sunsets over the lake, we have having a great time!

 

Summer of 2012 - Dog on Beach!

This trip to Michigan has been fantastic!
Byam has been loving her time on the beaches of Lake Superior.
She may be getting a little tired of having her photo taken.

Summer of 2012 - Eagle Harbor Lake Superior

 

Another glorious day - warm sun, cool temperatures, nice breeze...ah....

Summer of 2012 - Awesome and Under-Appreciated Calumet

 

 Incredible Architecture - Cheap Real Estate

 We talked to a local and heard from his real estate lady.

 

 Lots of historic buildings are for sale, and have been for some time.

 

Friendly people town.  Under appreciated.

Summer of 2012 - Lake Superior Fountain

Is she drinking the entire Lake Superior? 
Is my Brittany Spaniel eating water?
Is Byam turning into a water fountain?

 

Summer of 2012 - Most Beautiful Horseshoe Habor

 

 

 

Amazing place - I could have stayed forever!

Blue, warm, secluded.  Peaceful, perfect. 

Michigan is good for Brittany Spaniels.

 

Summer of 2012 - Fort Wilkins - Dogs are Welcome!

We love love love dog friendly places!  We were able to walk around the historic grounds with Byam, trading places to take care to keep her respectfully outside the buildings.

Summber of 2012 - Lake Superior - Again no dogs on Beach

 

 Byam is a member of our family.  She is a dog. Dogs are technically pets, but she sure does not act like a mere pet.  No pets on the beach.  Again.

 

Just down the way, off the beach, we had much more fun in the water!

12 States - Michigan

"No animals" doesn't count, if Byam's feet don't touch the ground.
Warren Dunes State Park