Northern Michigan
Grand Rapids Places
We stopped over in Grand Rapids on our way further North. We were grateful for recommendations on places to do yoga and have coffee from a new friend we met while in Myrtle Beach earlier in the year. They have a venue with featured local artists and talent we hope to visit on our next trip. If you're in the area, we highly recommend checking out their upcoming event schedul
Petoskey Places
We spent the majority of our time in Petoskey and wow! It was the perfect summer spot for weather, friends, food, and all the things. Our top activities included playing bingo at the local Crooked Lake Yahct Club, cycling 20 miles & having donuts afterwards, taking a boatride to lunch with new & old friends, and watching the sunrise each morning over the lake. We also used our new kayak for the first time, tried stand up paddle, and built a bike rack for the back of the van.
We came to an impasse with our business & lifestyle and how it correlates to our original "why" - we realized we needed to redo (again) how we are structuring our days, our work, and ourselves. That's one thing about #vanlife, once we feel like we've gotten somewhere, we're still on the way. But isn't that a beautiful thing?
Check out our top recs from Petoskey - these are all a must-visit!
Mackinaw & Soo Places
We stayed in Mackinaw at a KOA for a couple of nights to catch up on work, laundry, and to visit some of Matt's Family in Ste. St. Marie for a day-trip. We took advantage of a rail to trail adjacent to our campsite and also visited the International Dark Sky Park down the street.
Oxford Places
We visited Oxford, Michigan, to do a Spartan Race - it was 6.2ish miles with 25 obstacles, and was the first time we used the van to shower in a parking lot. We had all intentions of preparing salads for dinner but found a local pizza place to visit instead. We stayed with a Harvest Host and had a peaceful two nights in the woods. I wouldn't have made Oxford a destination in itself, but if you're in the area, you must stop for ice cream at Eva's. Matt HIGHLY recommends the Puppy Chow & Leslie says go with the classics you love :)
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