Today’s goal was to visit Michigan. Once that had been accomplished, I would have only seven more states to go and then I will have been to all fifty.
This would be a different type of trip than my one to Wisconsin. For that one I had two cities I wanted to visit and some specific things I wanted to do.
I believe the best Michigan places to visit are in the northern section of the state. That is too far from Chicago for a day trip. I am willing to settle for a short trip across the border.
If I could find any public beach or park with a view of Lake Michigan from the other side, I would drive home happy. Actually, I probably would be satisfied with even a small lake.
I found exactly what I was looking for when I arrived in New Buffalo. That community in the southwestern tip of the state has a large beach with a lighthouse . . .
sand . . .
cold water . . .
a marina, complete with boats . . .
if fact, more than one marina.
This was almost like being back in Florida. I was even in the Eastern time zone.
After returning to Evanston, I had a surprise visit from two Florida friends.
It was a great last day in the Midwest.
