Twin Lake and Muskegon

Todays adventure took us to Twin Lake and Muskegon.  With half the travel team on a different photo shoot today.  So this will just be a brief post.  Mainly some great fall color photos and a couple other things we saw today.

Anyone catch what this is about

What movie is this based on? 

Suttons Bay and North Port Mi

   I didn't get a chance to post this last week but wanted to add it to my blog.  We ventured north to the Traverse City area last weekend, and along with it went to one of my favorite places in the state.  Suttons Bay.  I don't know why but years ago I fell in love with that town.  Just something about it and its charm.  There use to be a restaurant there known as the Fire House Pub, it has since changed its name. I always said they had the best bar burger in the state of Michigan.
   With its brightly colored store fronts, Suttons Bay reminds you of a town you may find on the east coast. With the population of only a little over 600 people this town has a wonderful feel.
    Founded it 1854 when a group of followers ventured north with Harry C Sutton who came to the area to provide lumber for the state.  Years later farmers started to plant cherry trees and it became one of the largest cherry producers in the nation.  Along with cherries many farmers started to grow grapes because of the rich soil and norther location that was perfect for growing.  Now you can find several wineries in the area.  So take the M-22 tour and visit the beautiful small towns and wineries in the area.

Black Star Farm and Winery

Such beautiful colors 

Opened in 1946

Fremont Mi

     This weekends adventures kept us close to the northern home base of Fremont. This small town is full of friendly people who still enjoy small town life.  With a population of just over 4,000 people. Founded in November of 1855 by a group of settlers following Daniel Weaver.  The city got its name from John C Fremont who once ran for president in the late 1800's under the republican party ticket. 

Fremont is best known for being the Baby Food Capitol of the world.  Gerber Baby Food was founded by Frank Gerber and started out as the Fremont Canning Company before changing names to Gerber.

     Fremont offers plenty of things to do throughout the year.  In the fall they have Gerber Days, a festival similar to one of your county fairs. They set up rides in the middle of downtown.  They also have a fall festival a few weeks later along with the Crash Bash in October.

Traverse City Fall Color Tour

This weekend brought us to the beautiful city of Traverse City.  The old State Hospital was the attraction we came to see along with the fall colors.  The colors were not quite at peak but there was enough to make the trip worth wile.  At the State Hospital our tour guide Joe did a wonderful job talking and entertaining us along the tour.  The work they are doing there is something that should occur at more old buildings.  History is lost when we take down these buildings.  They don't build them like that any more.  I am so happy that they people of Traverse City did not allow the wrecking ball to take this building down.  So if you happen to be in there area and are looking for something to do and learn some great history of Michigan, stop by and take the two hour tour.  Thanks Joe for the tour