Drummond Island, Michigan, September 2003 and November 2004 -
Drummond Island is positioned one mile off the eastern tip of Michigan´s Upper Peninsula, only 60 miles from the Mackinac Bridge and the largest freshwater island in the United States. Over two-thirds of the island is state land, so there is lots of access to the outdoors. Visitors to the island can arrive by airplane, boat, car or snowmobile (crossing on the auto ferry from DeTour Village).
You can visit the site City of Drummond Island - Pure Michigan Travel to learn more about it.

Soo Locks , Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, September 2003 and November 2004 -
The Soo Locks have been referred to as one of the great wonders of the world and are still the largest & one of the busiest waterway traffic systems on earth! Watching huge vessels pass through the Locks is a unique experience that cannot be seen anywhere else in the United States! The Locks consist of two canals and four locks that allow vessels of many types/sizes to safely traverse the 21-foot drop in elevation of the St. Mary´s River between Lake Superior and Lakes Michigan and Huron. From viewing decks, you can watch "Lakers" and "Salties" (ocean-going vessels) as they travel the seaway between ports and navigate the rise/drop of the water levels.
You can visit the site Soo Locks - Sault Sainte Marie Historic Sites, Tours - Pure Michigan to learn more about it.

Howell Nature Center, Howell, Michigan, November 11, 2004 -
On site is the beautiful Wild Wonders Wildlife Park. This park is home to over 30 species of Michigan wildlife. These majestic creatures are living in natural habitat enclosures that closely replicate where they would live if free. All being permanently injured, the creatures are given a home in the Wildlife Park where they help teach visitors to appreciate and care for their natural environment.
You can visit the site Howell Conference & Nature Center to learn more about it.

Sailfest, New London, Connecticut; July 9, 2005 -
SAILFEST is Southeastern Connecticut's premiere summertime event attracting 300,000+ people over a three-day festival. It features three stages of incredible regional and national bands and artists in varying genres of music, as well as the largest fireworks display in the North Eastern US and the second largest on the east coast. Over 100 vendors line the downtown streets amongst the festival madness - which includes tall ships, amusement rides, the Hygienic Outdoor Art Festival Bizarre Bazaar, a 5K Road Race and much, much more.
You can visit the site Sailfest in New London, Connecticut to learn more about it.

Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 5, 2005 -
Minnehaha Falls is located located in Minneapolis Minnesota. The falls is in Minnehaha Park, a large city park on the shores of the Mississippi River. The park includes picnic areas, trails, sculpture and the 53 foot falls. The park is located off of Hiawatha Ave (Route 55). There is a bridge just above the falls, and trails that go down into the gorge on both sides, and another bridge below the falls. The trails continue along the creek. I believe you can follow the trail all the way to the Mississippi, which is less than 1/2 mile away from the falls. There are viewing areas on both sides of the gorge and at the bottom of the gorge. There are warning signs and small fences to deter you from getting closer to the falls, but is obvious that many people do. From the look of it you could get behind the falls.
You can visit the site Minnehaha Falls to learn more about it.

Da Yoopers Tourist Trap, Ishpeming, Michigan, October 9, 2005 -
You have to go there to believe this, it has a lot of strange sights, here is the official write up about it that is posted on their site:

Boat trip on Lake Huron to Lime Island, Michigan, October 10, 2005 -
This little known gem of the north is a great destination for families or those wishing to set a base from which to day trip. The Island was own originally owned by a steamship co. as a refueling stop in the days when steamships could not carry enough fuel to make large ports. It is now controlled by the forest service and is visitor friendly and never crowded.
You can visit the site Lime Island is an Undiscovered Gem to learn more about it.

San Francisco and tour of the USS Pampanito; January 9, 2006 -
The USS Pampanito (SS-383) is a World War II Balao class Fleet submarine museum and memorial that is open for visitors daily at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf Pier 45. Pampanito made six patrols in the Pacific during World War II during which she sank six Japanese ships and damaged four others.
You can visit the site Maritime Park Association - USS Pampanito Home Page to learn more about the history of the USS Pampanito.

Old Sacramento, California; January 11, 2006 -
In 1839 John Sutter arrived on the shore of the American River near its confluence with the Sacramento River. With the promise of a Mexican land grant, Sutter and his landing party established Sutter's Fort. As the settlement grew and became permanent, it attracted other businessmen looking for opportunities. Sutter and the people he attracted created a commercial center in the area, but it was the Gold Rush in 1848 that created the City of Sacramento.
You can visit the site Old Sacramento - Offical Site of Old Sacramento! to learn more about the history of Old Sacramento.

Washington DC July 28, 2006 -
Sight seeing and a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
You can visit the site Vietnam Veterans Memorial National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) to learn more about "The Wall"..

Block Island, Rhode Island and The Southeast Lighthouse August 23, 2006 -
Block Island is a 7,000 acre island, about seven miles long and three miles across at its widest point, located 12 miles from Long Island and about the same distance from Charlestown, Rhode Island. The island is surrounded by dangerous shoals and ledges, and was sometimes called the "stumbling block" of the New England coast. Dozens of vessels went down near here in the years before the lighthouse authorities decided to build two lighthouses on the island: the North Light in 1829 and the Southeast Light in 1875.
You can visit the site Block Island Southeast Lighthouse History to learn more about the Island and the Lighthouse.

Pipestone National Monument, Pipestone, Minnesota September 1, 2007 -
Pipestone National Monument offers an opportunity to explore American Indian culture and the natural resources of the tallgrass prairie. Established by Congress in 1937 to protect the historic pipestone quarries, the site is considered sacred by many American Indians. Spanning centuries of use, American Indians continue to quarry pipestone which they carve into sacred pipes.
You can visit the site Pipestone National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) to learn more about Pipestone National Monument.

Cruise to Alaska on the ms Amsterdam, September 7 - 14, 2007 -
We had the best time ever on the cruise to Alaska. We boarded the ms Amsterdam in Seattle Washington, and headed north toward Alaska. The first 2 days we were at sea. On the Second day there was the formal dinner on the ship along with great entertainment. We arrived in Juneau Alaska on September 9 and went on a Whale watching boat trip followed by a trip to the Mendenhall Glacier. After this we spent some time shopping before boarding the ship. On September 10th we were at sea enroute to Glacier Bay, the ship spent several hours there. The next day we arrived in Sitka Alaska. There we went on a Whale, Otter and Raptor Quest. During the boat tour we saw many Whales, Eagles, Sea Otters and a Brown Bear. Afterward we visited the Alaska Raptor Center and learned about the plight of the American Bald Eagle. After leaving the center we followed a trail back to SItka and of course did some more shopping. On September 12th we were in Ketchikan Alaska where we went on a a tour of the Saxman Native Village followed by The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show and more shopping. September 13 we were at sea until 6pm when we arrived in Victoria British Columbia, Canada and went on a city tour followed by Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress (even though it was almost 8pm). From there we went back to the ship for the last time. The next morning we were back in Seattle, Washington.

Mississippi Headwaters, Itasca State Park Minnesota, September 16, 2007 -
The Mississippi River begins it's two thousand three hundred and twenty mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico by overflowing the edge of a picturesque little lake in north western Minnesota. The Gulf of Mexico is due south, but the Mississippi, in contrary fashion, embarks on its trek by flowing due north. The first of many indications that this river itself and the history that surround it are, as Mark Twain said, "in all ways remarkable."
You can visit the site Mississippi River Headwaters to learn more about the Mississippi head waters and Itasca State Park.

Greensburg, Indiana and Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, September 2008 -
The Decatur County Courthouse in Greensburg, Indiana, is known for a tree which grows from the top of the Courthouse Tower, giving Greensburg its nickname of the "Tree City." There have been one or more trees growing continually since the first tree was noticed in the early 1870’s. Later, other small trees appeared on the clock tower. County officials were initially concerned that the trees would cause damage to the roof, and a steeplejack was hired in the 1880s to remove some of them. Two trees were left, with one ultimately growing to a height of nearly 15 feet. By the time it died, another tree had appeared. Today, there are two trees on the tower
You can visit the site Greensburg - Decatur County, Indiana to learn more about the City.

While visiting there was a servere storm which damaged Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church four miles south of Greensburg and severly damaging it when an enormous hickory tree was lifted out of the ground and tossed onto the church. We helped rescue items from the church. It was quite an experience. The Greensburg Daily News story about the church it titles Congregation prays for fate of oldest active church

Whitefish Point, Michigan Lighthouse and Museum, September 27, 2008 -
Whitefish Point is known as the Graveyard of Ships as more vessels have been lost here than in any other part of the lake. Hundreds of vessels, including the famed Edmund Fitzgerald, lie on the bottom of the bay and the approaches. The lighthouse marks the end of an 80 mile stretch of shoreline known as Lake Superior's Shipwreck Coast. This light has shined onto the big lake unfailingly for almost 150 years except for the night when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down
You can visit the site Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society to learn more about the Museum.

DeTour Village, Michigan, September 27 2008 -
Pictures from the DeTour Museum and Maritime Park and surrounding area.
You can visit the site DeTourVillage.com to learn more about the City.

Drummond Island Historical Museum, Sept 30, 2008 -
The museum emphasizes artifacts of Indians, Finnish farmers, and Yankee settlers from the island's early historical period. Other displays cover the British Fort, the lumber era, marine and sportsmans exhibits, ferry boats, and the island's rich fishing and boating history.
You can visit the site Drummond Island Historical Museum to learn more about the Museum .

Drummond Island , Michigan, The Fossil Ledges, September 13, 2009 -
If you have a GPS the Fossil Ledges (Salt Water Fossils) is located at N 46°05.726', W 83°36.881', if not go to the site referenced below for directions. You can walk the beach for ¾ to one mile, look at all the broken stones, pick them up and see the many salt water plant and animal fossils. Another great feature is the rock ledges, stair-stepping out into the water. Watch your children and pets: this water drops off to 69 feet.
You can visit the site Drummond Island Fossil Ledges to learn more about it.