Here is the beautiful Alpena in the harbor yesterday on her way to Superior, WI with a load of cement powder This is her second trip up this way since she began her season just a month or two ago after having been in extended layup to attend to some repairs needing to be done I am really going to try and get her on the way back down because there's no guarantee we will see her again in November or December so I must take advantage when I can It was not a pleasant day yesterday but the rain held

Five dino stops, one unforgettable Michigan road trip! 🦖🦕 From Bloomfield Hills to Alpena, families can explore fossils, life-size dinos and even dig up ancient treasures. Stand beside a T. rex at Cranbrook, see mastodons at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, then head north for the whimsical Dinosaur Gardens, Besser Museum and fossil hunting at Rockport State Recreation Area. Just a few hours from metro Detroit, this itinerary blends science, outdoor adventure and plenty of