I almost won my first pie eating contest this summer! When planning out last year where we wanted visit in 2023, we decided to head to Michigan in the summer so that we could get to Traverse City in time for the 2023 National Cherry Festival. The Cherry Festival is a … [Read more...] about Traverse City National Cherry Festival: Pie Eating & Pit Spitting Contests, Amazing Cherries & More
Michigan
Hotel Review: Tru By Hilton Traverse City, MI
A year ago we decided that we wanted to go to the Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI in the first week of July 2023. The Cherry Festival is a popular event, so we knew it'd be hard to get a hotel if we didn't book quickly. When researching our hotel options, the cash prices … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Tru By Hilton Traverse City, MI
Lakenenland Sculpture Park In Marquette, MI: Free, Fun & Pet-Friendly
While having dinner with Shae's aunt when staying in Houghton, MI, she mentioned Lakenenland sculpture park in Marquette as being worth a visit. It was a couple of hours from Houghton, so it sounded like the perfect spot to stop for lunch and stretch our legs on our way to … [Read more...] about Lakenenland Sculpture Park In Marquette, MI: Free, Fun & Pet-Friendly
5 Days In The Upper Peninsula Of Michigan – Here’s What We Did
After finishing up in Minnesota, we moved on to the 36th state of our 50 state road trip - Michigan. To kick things off we booked 5 nights in Houghton which is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (commonly known as the UP). We'd booked a stay up there because we'd heard rave reviews … [Read more...] about 5 Days In The Upper Peninsula Of Michigan – Here’s What We Did
Dog’s Day Out At The Kirk Park Dog Beach Near Grand Rapids, MI
Puppers. As far as the eye could see. Our day at Kirk Park Off-Leash Dog Beach was about as close to pawfection as my life can get. Sun? Check. Sand? Check. Clear, warmish water? Check. Our little family? Check. Dogs of all shapes and sizes having fun and being so … [Read more...] about Dog’s Day Out At The Kirk Park Dog Beach Near Grand Rapids, MI
Review: Slows Bar BQ In Grand Rapids, Michigan
After completing the Grand Rapids Insane Inflatable 5k, Shae and I headed back to our Airbnb and our friends to their hotel so we could all freshen up. We then decided to meet up for lunch before they made their way back to Ohio. The original plan was just to meet up for ice … [Read more...] about Review: Slows Bar BQ In Grand Rapids, Michigan
Here’s Why We Loved The Insane Inflatable 5k In Grand Rapids
Almost a year ago - before setting off on our 5 year, 50 state road trip - Shae saw something on Facebook about an Insane Inflatable 5k race. As the name suggests, it's a 5k run (or walk) that has inflatable obstacles throughout the course. It sounded like it'd be loads of … [Read more...] about Here’s Why We Loved The Insane Inflatable 5k In Grand Rapids
Review: The Mitten Brewing Co., Grand Rapids MI
I'm not particularly adventurous when it comes to pizza. I tend to go for whichever option has the most different kinds of meat and have them go light on the cheese. However, when meeting up with friends for dinner and drinks at The Mitten Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, … [Read more...] about Review: The Mitten Brewing Co., Grand Rapids MI
Review: Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor MI
After going on tastings at several of the Zingerman's locations in Ann Arbor MI, Shae and I were taken to dinner at Zingerman's Roadhouse by Greg (from Frequent Miler) and his wife. Zingerman's Roadhouse opened its doors in 2003 and was the seventh business to become part of … [Read more...] about Review: Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor MI
All The Tastings At Zingerman’s In Ann Arbor, MI
In addition to blogging here on No Home Just Roam, I've been writing for Frequent Miler since the beginning of 2018. During our week in Toledo OH, Greg (the owner of Frequent Miler) invited Shae and I up to Ann Arbor. He'd planned a tour of many of Zingerman's locations in the … [Read more...] about All The Tastings At Zingerman’s In Ann Arbor, MI