Cave City KY CSX Train February 2025

I know, I have put a lot of train videos up....  but I like them.

"Being Ethel (In a world that loves Lucy)" by Michele Olson

I have almost exhausted my entries on my last trip to Michigan....  but I am still thinking about it.  Michigan is a great state.  And, as I mentioned, we spent a few wonderful days on Mackinac Island.

I was lucky enough to find several books while there (there are some cool book shops on the island too!).  I found TWO fiction books, both set in 1979....  Of course the books are fictional stories set while filming for "Somewhere in Time" was taking place.

We picked up the Christian Fiction book, "Being Ethel (In a world that loves Lucy)" by Michele Olson.  This was a cute, fun read.  It is the story of a lady who inherits a building on Mackinac Island, and she has to stay there for 3 months in part of the deal.  She gets involved with the locals, meeting several people that affect her stay.  Some are good, and some are bad.

The book reads a lot like a Hallmark movie.  There are some conflicts, and the main character is not sure if the man she has been dating is honest or not.  She gets involved in the filming of the movie, watches Lucy each week with a kind nun, and she is unsure if she will move to the island or sell her recently acquired property. 

 Even if you are not someone who reads "Christian Fiction", but you love the Island, I think this would be a fun read for ya.

Mammoth Onyx Cave 2025

At Kentucky Down Under, your admission includes a tour of Mammoth Onyx Cave!

Floyd Collins Museum Cave City Kentucky February 2025

I heard it had closed.....  but it seems the Floyd Collins Museum in Cave City is open!  It is housed in the Wayfarer B&B, literally a short walk from Sand Cave.  Call first- the museum is free but there isnt really a set time it is open.

Ace Coffee in Cave City Kentucky Floyd Collins event February 8 2025

Ace Coffee, one of the best coffee shops in Kentucky, hosted a brief event for the 100th anniversary of Floyd Collins being trapped in Sand Cave!

Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island Michigan 2024

There is so much to see, and so much history on Mackinac Island....  including a Fort!

Mission Point Mackinac Island Michigan 2024

A calmer area to visit on Mackinac Island is Mission Point!

Fulton Kentucky 2024

Fulton Kentucky, the former Banana Capital of the World!

Whitehaven Welcome Center- Paducah Kentucky 2024

Check out historic Whitehaven.....  A nice old home that now serves as a welcome center!

Pennyroyal Area Museum Hopkinsville Kentucky 2024

Hopkinsville has a great museum, celebrating their local history, even the strange and mysterious moments!

Horns Gaslight Bar and Grill Mackinac Island MI 2024

Another nice restaurant we visited on Mackinac Island was Horns!

Giant City State Park Illinois 2024

While driving through the southern part of Illinois, we briefly stopped by Giant City State Park!

Reelfoot Lake Tennessee 2024

Check out legendary Reelfoot Lake in Western Tennessee!

Marion Illinois 2024

Here is a quick drive through Marion Illinois!

Union City Tennessee 2024

One of my favorite small towns is Union City Tennessee!

New Madrid, the Kentucky Bend, & Island No 10

We took a little road trip to take in some of the history around the Kentucky Bend and New Madrid.

Conway Michigan

Here is a quick drive through Conway Michigan.

Pellston Michigan

Here is a very quick drive through Pellston Michigan!

Fudge on Mackinac Island Michigan

Of course we enjoyed some fudge while we were on Mackinac Island!

House of Flavors Ludington Michigan 2024

I have mentioned them before....  but House of Flavors, in Ludington Michigan, is one of my all time favorite restaurants anywhere.

Scottsburg Indiana

We had a nice trip through Scottsburg Indiana!

The Well Coffeehouse Fishers Indiana

Check out the Well Coffeehouse in Fishers Indiana!

Waverly Hills Sanatorium 2024

We had a very interesting time at Waverly Hills in Louisville.  This haunted spot has been high on our list for some!  They dont allow video during the tour, but I took some photos!

Brandenburg Kentucky

And, here is a quick drive through Brandenburg Kentucky!

Daily Grind Coffee Shop- Brandenburg Kentucky

Brandenburg is a small town with a lot going for it....  including the Daily Grind Coffee Shop!