2017:
July 10, 2017:
We had a large family gathering in 2017 at the Benedict Bower, as we held a memorial to my mother, Muriel Benedict, that year.
Benedict Bower, Gaylord:
Discovering Insects
Discovering Frogs
Discovering Turtles and Snakes
No, It’s Not a Beaver
Fishing in Deer Lake
Flowers, Mushrooms, etc.
Birds
Nature Lovers
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Enjoying Deer Lake
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Deer Lake Sunset
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Campfires
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Enjoying Campfire Cooked Burritos
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Painting Fingernails
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Playing
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Different Playing
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Hangin’ Out
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Setting up Camp
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Exploring the Woods
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Working
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Reading
Climbing the Dunes at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore:
Kids and adults alike enjoyed climbing and running down the dunes at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore.
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Climbing the Dunes at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore
Getting Ice Cream, Glen Arbor:
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Getting Ice Cream
2015:
August 18, 2015:
Since we went to the Benedict Bower via the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we stopped on the way to see the Sault Ste. Marie Soo Locks.
Sault Ste. Marie Soo Locks:
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Sault Ste. Marie Soo Locks
August 14, 2015:
We enjoyed shopping in Traverse City, especially at the The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a unique renovation of dozens of historic buildings formerly known as the Traverse City State Hospital.
Shopping in Traverse City:
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Shopping in Traverse City
Nancy particularly liked shopping at the Bayside Gallery, a glassware shop in Sutton’s Bay.
Shopping in Sutton’s Bay:
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Shopping in Sutton’s Bay
It is a short trip to the Dunes at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore from Sutton’s Bay.
Climbing the Dunes at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore:
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Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore
August 13, 2015:
This year we were joined at the Benedict Bower by Ruth and Gary, Paul and Carol, and Laura.
Benedict Bower, Gaylord:
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Benedict Bower
2013:
August 18, 2013:
For a change, Nancy and I toured the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Upper Peninsula:
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Upper Peninsula
2011:
August 15, 2011:
Before moving permanently to Florida, Aunt Mary Alice and Uncle Lou Grindol had a house near the Benedict Bower in the Gaylord area.
Mary’s and Lou’s House Complex, Gaylord:
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Mary’s and Lou’s House Complex
Lou Grindol’s favorite golf course was Elk Ridge Golf Course, in Atlanta, Michigan.
Elk Ridge Golf Course, Atlanta:
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Elk Ridge Golf Course
July 27, 2011:
We had a big crowd at the Benedict Bower in 2011.
Benedict Bower, Gaylord:
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Benedict Bower
We enjoyed time with our grandchildren.
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Grandparents and Greatgrandparent enjoying the grandchildren
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