What if I told you there was a place where green met blue, with forests extending all the way to beautiful shores? What if I told you that this place of immense natural beauty also had a fascinating history? Finally, what if I told you that this place was right here in the United States,…
The isolation here is palpable. Walking on a narrow path, I hear only the birds, insects, Lake Superior's minor waves, and my own footsteps. Plants block my path occasionally - this is, after all, designated wilderness and I am intruding on their space. I gaze around, amazed at just how many shades of green can…
It is time for my annual father-son driving trip and, since my dad will be moving back to California this fall, our last one based in the Midwest. This year's destination is a new one for me: the upper peninsula of Michigan! A couple years ago, in the early days of The Royal Tour, I…
If the Motor City isn't on your travel radar, it should be. There are some amazing sights to see! Before you go, here are some tips from our staff to make your trip just a bit easier. 1. Detroit is NOT a war zone Detroit gets a bad reputation. People think of it as a…
Most people don't think of Detroit as a cultural destination. They would be wrong. The museums and other sites are on the level of New York or Chicago. Here are five that you must encorporate into your Detroit trip. 1. The Henry Ford The Henry Ford houses the private collection of the Ford family. Countless…
The lower peninsula of Michigan is shaped like a mitten, with its thumb jutting into Lake Huron. Today, I drove a loop around it! Michigan Highway 25 runs from Bay City on the Saginaw River in the northwest of the thumb down to Port Huron on the St. Clair in the southeast. Driving northeast from…
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant parking lot is busy. This normally wouldn't be a surprise, except that the plant doesn't open for another hour and a half. It is 8:30am, and I am among some of the greatest car enthusiasts for the start of the Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise, Detroit's premier auto event of the…
Many people don't find the Midwest to be the most exciting destination. The land is generally flat, and many Midwestern cities are considered dull. I disagree. There is a beauty and culture to the Midwest that draws me, and I am excited to again visit. My trip will begin in Detroit. Over several days, I…