Great Lakes Maritime Academy
February 18, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Grand Traverse
Downtown Traverse City is home to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. The academy trains and equips prospective officers for duty on all types of commercial and civilian vessels, research, cruise ships, freighters, tankers and more. The officers serve both in the Great Lakes and worldwide. The school has room for two hundred students, with plenty [...]
Grand Traverse Bay Values
February 16, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Grand Traverse
Recently I was having a conversation with an appraiser from the Grand Traverse Bay area. In our conversation, I asked him “Generally, how would you place a value on land with water frontage on the Grand Traverse Bay?” I found his answer very interesting, so thought I would share some of his insight with you.
The [...]
A Blast From Michigan’s Past
February 12, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Grand Traverse
I found this 1949 Northern Michigan Documentary by James Fitzpatrick to be interesting. It was part of his “Travel Talks” series. Fashions may have changed, but the beauty of Michigan has not.
Free Lunch?
January 26, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Grand Traverse
I was reading one of my favorite blogs, FMF , and a post caught my eye. It has to do with people enjoying free food samples at a local food store. Now, who doesn’t enjoy free tasty samples? I do. One of my favorites is Fresh Market, a local specialty grocery store that caters to the [...]
Grand Traverse Bay
January 22, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Grand Traverse
There is no other place like it in the state of Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay is a Michigan jewel. . This bay off Lake Michigan has 132 miles of shoreline fronting the four Michigan counties of Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim and Charlevoix. Grand Traverse Bay is actually made up of two different bays, the East [...]
Traverse City State Park
January 21, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Grand Traverse
Traverse City State Park is located on the south shore of beautiful Grand Traverse East Bay. There are over 1300 feet of white sand beach with excellent swimming and more than 340 total campsites. The park has more than 47 acres for your convenience and pleasure.
Modern restrooms and shower facilities are within the camping area, [...]
Traverse City Shopping
January 20, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Cabins, Cottages & Homes, Grand Traverse
I am not a shopper! I see the mall and I begin to feel sick. But, as soon as I start heading the other way, my health returns. Well, it may not really be that bad, but you know what I am saying.
The other day I was in Traverse City for an appointment and I arrived [...]
M22
October 21, 2008 by Dave
Filed under Grand Traverse
M22 must be one of the most beautiful drives in all of the state of Michigan. Around each curve in the road, or over each hill a new surprise awaits. You may catch a glimpse of a sparkling lake, a vista of colorful trees, or it may be a beautiful vineyard, it’s grapes just waiting [...]
What’s in a Leaf
October 10, 2008 by Bob
Filed under Grand Traverse
I’m hiking down a trail in the Skegemog wetlands with my buddy Dewey (aka The Scurvy Rascal, aka Scurv, aka Duane, if you’re a stickler for plain first names). Autumn is approaching full blaze in the Traverse City region, and this is a great time for taking to the woods with a camera. An overcast [...]
Traverse City
August 5, 2008 by Dave
Filed under Grand Traverse
This past weekend, we spent some time in beautiful Traverse City. The day started at small locally owned restaurant, The Green House Café. Located on Front Street in the downtown area, the food is great and the staff is friendly. We have enjoyed breakfast there many times and have never been disappointed. It seems to [...]
