Keith Charter State Park – Traverse, MI

We hiked the Pyramid Point Trail, which took us to the cliff overlooking Lake Michigan. The sign warned hikers of injury; if you ventured down, it would probably take two hours to climb back up. We watched as a young man made his way up, and when he reached the top, he was out of breath and beet red. His girlfriend asked if he got any rocks. His reply was priceless, “Hopefully, enough to make you happy.” Ah, the things we do for love. We continued the trail to the high point of the dunes and practically slid our way down until we reached the woods. From there, the trail led us through a meadow. It was peaceful, and we were alone for the rest of the hike.

We visited a lavender farm, and this one was more successful than the last as the lavender was blooming. Imagine our surprise when we entered the barn to find floor-to-ceiling lavender drying to make soaps. sprays, lotions, and ice cream. We then ventured to Dune Bird Winery. The reds were delicious, and the atmosphere was relaxing. A hummingbird piqued our interest as it visited the many beautiful blooms.

The visit to Old Mission Lighthouse was made on National Lighthouse Day. Visitors could peruse the lighthouse, and the log cabin and beach were an added plus.

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