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Plan Today to Celebrate the NPS Centennial on a GLB Island!
Is it possible to celebrate the U.S. National Park Service’s 100th birthday on August 25, 2016 on an island? Oh, yes! Especially… Read more Plan Today to Celebrate the NPS Centennial on a GLB Island!
What happened here?
On each of the 136 Great Lakes Basin (GLB) islands I visited, I found myself asking islanders variations on two simple… Read more What happened here?
InsideOut Islands: “i am floating”
Wayne State University Press‘s celebration of the 10th anniversary of their Made in Michigan series happened Thursday evening at the Hilberry Theatre… Read more InsideOut Islands: “i am floating”
Ferries and Bridges to Friendship
Another thing about islands? It seems you really can’t help but make friends, as least on a Great Lakes Basin… Read more Ferries and Bridges to Friendship
My Island Traveling Companions
My friend Val showed me how valuable it was to include a traveling companion on each of my island research… Read more My Island Traveling Companions
Island Time, Quality Bonding Time
I’m taking my son to Toronto for a birthday trip; is there an island nearby I could surprise him with?… Read more Island Time, Quality Bonding Time
What islands has this stranger seen?
On my mind today is the stranger who visited my finch feeder Saturday. This morning, I topped the feeders and put… Read more What islands has this stranger seen?
And the Winner Is . . .
It didn’t help that I know all of the entrants in last week’s Book Giveaway Challenge. Not only that, they… Read more And the Winner Is . . .
What to Pack for Your Island Trip
Here’s a list of 20 items that may make your Great Lake Basin (GLB) island trip more comfortable and more… Read more What to Pack for Your Island Trip
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