My family moved to Ann Arbor when I was 18. I finished out my sophomore year at Florida State, and then transferred to University of Michigan, where my father was head of the Theater Department. My older brother transferred to…
Ann Arbor Photos
A relaxing day’s visit to Jennifer’s alma mater in Ann Arbor, Michigan. [Show slideshow] 123►
St. Joseph, Michigan
It’s never too late to get to know your family. I met Adri at my half-brother’s memorial service. She was his cousin, but they were raised so closely, she said he felt more like a brother. Afterward, she friended me…
St. Joseph Photos
A new family connection in St. Joseph, Michigan. [Show slideshow] 12►
Pentwater, Michigan
My brother and sister-in-law introduced me to Pentwater about a dozen years ago. They’d bought a vacation cabin there, and I went there with them and my mom. It was a very sweet, woodsy place, with a short walk to…
Pentwater Photos
An overnight at Pentwater, Michigan. [Show slideshow] 12►
Point Betsie, Michigan
With all of Sleeping Bear closed, most private campgrounds nearby were full. But a local we met in Glen Arbor suggested we try Betsie River Campground near Frankfort, south of any storm damage. It pained us to leave the Sleeping…
Point Betsie Photos
A short stopover on Betsie River, and a tour of Point Betsie Lighthouse. [Show slideshow] 12►
Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan
When we were in Mackinaw City, my friend Jane posted photos of a family reunion in Glen Arbor on Leelanau Peninsula. It was one of the most beautiful places on earth, she bragged. She and her family had been going…
Leelanau Photos
We drove through a safe pocket of a huge storm to get to the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan. [Show slideshow] 12345►
Ranch Rudolf
We were approaching Traverse City, Michigan, unsure of that night’s accommodations, when I said to Kate, “Hey, Ranch Rudolf is somewhere around here.” Ranch Rudolf is a place I went with my family as a teenager, and Kate has heard…
Ranch Rudolf Photos
After 41 years, a return to an obscure family retreat. [Show slideshow] 12►