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Lake Fenton in Genesee County is a popular destination for boaters in the summer, but don’t let that deter you from casting a line in. With coves and bays and islands and contours, there are plenty of honey-holes. Some recommended spots: off of Case Island, Crane Cove, and Log Cabin Point. Wintertime is also a fantastic time to catch bluegill and other panfish — and, you don’t need to compete with any boaters.
Detroit has quite a history, from Motown to Automobile City, USA. One of the gems of this metropolitan area is Belle Isle Park, located in the Detroit River. Thus, it’s a perfect spot for fishermen to do some shore fishing in the hopes of catching walleye, smallmouth bass, panfish, carp, and freshwater drum.
Flora and Fauna
Belle Isle and Cranbook House in the Detroit area are two spots worth checking out. However, Flower Lane at the Ford House, which belonged to Edsel and Eleanor Ford, in Grosse Pointe Shores is an amazing experience. The sightseeing can begin in the spring, where you can enjoy tulips – 6,000 of them – daffodils, and hyacinth. Later on you’ll be able to see veronica, Shasta daisies, and day lilies add some more interest in the predominant blue, yellow, and white color palate. To top it off, the lane is bordered by overhanging, flowering trees and old maples. Visit fordhouse.org/about/grounds-gardens/flower-lane.
To take some of Michigan’s blossoms home to cheer up the RV, visit the Eastern Market on Flower Day, traditionally the Sunday following Mother’s Day. You have your choice among 15 acres of flowers. Flowers are sold at Eastern Market all season, but Flower Day is when you’ll see the greatest spread.
Young Brood
Greenfield Village, part of the Henry Ford museum complex, is one of the hot spots in southeast Michigan to take the family for an afternoon. The kids get an immersive history lesson of early American life and culture, including Edison’s lab, the Wright brothers’ workshop, glass blowing shop, a working farm, and more. There are seven districts in all that speak to early American’s perseverance, resourcefulness, and ingenuity. There’s even a replicated 19th century tavern for victuals if there are hungry tummies. There is a steam
engine train, carriages, and a Model T – all available for you and the kids to ride. And yes, the “locals” are in traditional dress. It’s fine to “wing it” when you arrive, but get the kids excited by looking over the Visitor’s Guide online before you go; they may have a few requests of what to see and do. Visit thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village/ to purchase tickets online and to get a comprehensive look at what you can expect during your time there. Speaking
of time, you’ll feel like you stepped back 200 years, able to encounter this wholesome yet enchanting sight of the past.
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