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Leelanau Adventures

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Our "home" for the weekend. Leelanau Lighthouse The first day we were there we went to a lighthouse called Grand Traverse Lighthouse. It was really cool. All or the rooms of the lighthouse were like little exhibits. We got to climb up to the top. It was really high with barely any room to move. We got plastic pirates treasure on the way out. There was a fog horn house too but that was closed.     Grand Traverse Lighthouse A Hike in Leelanau State Park After the lighthouse we went on an almost three mile hike. First we went down to the beach to look for Petoskey stones. We didn't find any. On that hike we ate Spruce tips. They're VERY bitter. Next we went to an overlook that looked out over Lake Michigan. I almost fell asleep on a bench. Then we hiked back to the car.   Hiking in the state park. Around Northport After the hike we went to Northport. It's a cute little town. First we went to a baby shop to look for a Lovie for my new baby cousin. We couldn't fin...

Grandfather Getaway

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  View from our cabin Cumberland Gap The Cumberland Gap was so pretty! It looked like a big valley. That's basically what it is anyway. The scenery was beautiful though. We went on this cool trail where you could stand in Kentucky and Virginia at the same time! We went on this hike with my Aunt Allyssa. It was super fun. We got new stamp passports and I got a ton of stamps there. I think I got 4 to be exact. Cumberland Gap National Park LMU After we went on our hike at the Cumberland Gap we went to my Aunt Alyssa's campus. Did I mention that she works as a lacrosse coach at LMU? She gave us a tour of her campus. They have a whole building of vet stuff. They have an awesome basketball court! They have a swimming pool too! They also have cows to help with the vet studies. After the tour we continued the drive to our lodge in North Carolina. Profile Trail I don't remember much about this trail but here are some things I do remember. My Aunt Alyssa came on this hike with us. Th...