Now You Can Visit Mackinac Island in a Pirate Ship
Shiver-me-timbers! Star Line Mackinac Island Hydro-Jet Ferry just added a pirate ship to its fleet. And the Good Fortune sets sail this summer.
First of all, the pirate ship is fully functional! This includes working water...
Record Travel Expected for 4th of July
Well June is coming to an end and this week end millions of Americans will be celebrating the birthday of the USA, the fourth of July. To celebrate those millions of Americans will travel...
Traveling Alpena County
Alpena just might be the weekend getaway you needed, even in the winter. With wineries, breweries, beautiful lighthouses, and the amazing Lake Huron coast there is no shortage of sights and fun in Alpena...
Beautiful Haiti
If you are a regular listener to My1043, you probably know that I recently took a trip to Haiti. This was not only the first time I had ever left the country, but also...
Sleeping Bear Dunes Announces 2017 Stargazing Parties
Most in Michigan know the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, once declared the most beautiful place in America, always looks beautiful in the daylight. But stargazers quickly point out that the gem on the...
5 Underrated Destinations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
After tying the knot on August 13th, my wife and I spent a week honeymooning in Michigan’s upper peninsula. We’ve both been to the upper peninsula before, but we’ve never had the time we...
Chris’ Vacation Dream
If you could go anywhere in the world..where would it be? There are a lot of place I would like to go. One of them is Polata Palace, located in the Tibet area of...
Michigan Speed Limit Increase Begins Monday
Your local commute, or summer road trip, might get a little faster next week. A Michigan speed limit increase, passed by the state legislature, officially goes into effect on May 1st. The new speed...
Star Line Has Half-Price Tickets For Cyber Monday
While you wait for the turkey and the pumpkin pie from Thanksgiving to fully digest, Star Line Mackinac Island ferry wants to remind us that summer isn't that far away. Star Line, who recently...
Michigan Day Trips- August
August is a great time to make a Michigan day trip. It is the best time to travel in Michigan, (except for traffic going north) as it is the warmest time of year in...