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Best of Berrien County Michigan
Every year we have a tradition of getting together with our two best couple friends and our dogs and finding a vacation rental within driving distance of Chicago. We always search Illinois and all the surrounding states but then inevitably find our favorite in Michigan. Most recently, we have found our favorites in Berrien County, a lovely lakefront County at the southwest corner of Michigan. Berrien County has a plethora of vacation rentals and unmatched attractions which I have included below in no particular order. read more
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Illinois Beach State Park and Campground
We recently visited Illinois Beach State Park and Campground in Zion, IL for a summer camping weekend. We really enjoyed the beach and opportunities for fishing and as always appreciated being able to bring our dog along. At just an hour north of Chicago just south of the Wisconsin border you can’t beat the convenience of that location. We will share our experiences here of this well loved State Park. Campground We booked two nights for tent camping in the campgrounds. We had a lovely site, right up against some woods and it was a large space. This is a pretty popular campground, full of lots of families. Somewhat because…
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Dog Friendly Waterfront Resort in Door County
When we were looking on a place to stay for our most recent trip to Door County with the in-laws there were two priorities, dog-friendly and on the waterfront. We were initially looking into private rentals but did not find anything that was both up to our quality standards and within our budget. We ultimately found the Shallows Resort in Egg Harbor which fit both those criteria. We assumed that unlike a private rental we may loose some of the tranquility of a private rental space and surely have to keep Memphis on a tight leash, but we were wrong on both counts. The shallows was the perfect resort for…
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Top Fifteen Door County Activities
Door County is solidly in our top five places to visit worldwide. We have visited several times as a couple and I have gone many times with my family growing up. It’s hard to put your finger on exactly what keeps bringing us back but with this post I am sure going to try. I have compiled a list of all the best things to do when visiting Wisconsin’s most loved county after a lifetime of cherished visits. Wineries Ryan and his Mother wine tasting at Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market. With nine wineries to choose from, Door County is a Wine lovers paradise. You can sign up for…
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Visiting Warren Dunes State Park
Warren Dunes State Park located, along the Lake Michigan shoreline has a little something for everyone when it comes to outdoor recreation. With its beach, dunes and forest it is three adventures in one. There is a $5 per vehicle cost for entry and plenty of parking. We had a wonderful time checking out all the park had to offer with our dogs. The Beach Warren Dunes State Park has some beautiful sandy beach space right on Lake Michigan. The parking is right along the beach as well as having bathroom facilities there onsite. If you are there on a holiday prepare for the fact that it will be pretty…