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    Colette N.

    KAYAKING THE BLACK RIVER: We bought kayaks last year and were determined to use them. Yeah, that barely happened. So this year we PROMISED ourselves we would use them. Well, my cottage is in Lexington and Lake Huron is a BIG lake. It's not bad to kayak on, but we were really hoping for something a little less....vast. Then we remembered our many visits to the famous Croswell Swinging Bridge over the Black River. There is barely a current and besides running underneath the bridge, we had no idea where it went. Well we scouted it out on Saturday and found a nice little launch on the parkside of the bridge. Sunday, we loaded up the kayaks and headed to the launch. The river is not known as the black river for nothin' - it's a permenant brown color, and has almost no current (btw, I have no idea why it's really named the Black River - I'd have named it the Brown River, but I digress). We kayaked for about 2.5 hours up and back. It was so peaceful and serene. Honestly, I have no idea where were were in terms of distance, but it was super nice. It didn't hurt that it was a perfect day, but I would recommend this river for a leisurely kayak trip.

    Very neat attraction located in Downtown not too far from Lexington. Once you cross the bridge there is a disc golf course, pavilion, place to launch kayaks

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    Fun place to bring kids and out of town guests. You don't see many suspension bridges, so guests can have fun walking out over Black River.

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    Unique attraction in a small hamlet. When you see this check out the rest of the town interesting small businesses and nice people

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    plus, my dad drove his parents car into the black river when he was a kid, so that is a pretty funny story.

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    BANKSY in Hamtramck - Regardless of the authenticity, we enjoyed visiting

    BANKSY in Hamtramck

    5.0(1 review)
    64.1 mi

    Hamtramck Banksy Authenticated…read more (Posted on April 1, 2014 by Hillary) A stencil on the corner of Sobieski and Commor in Hamtramck was painted by none other than British street artist Banksy. This work is based on an earlier piece, "Laugh Now", commissioned for a Brighton night club in 2002. The new message can only be a reference to the 555 Gallery and their intention to sell part of a wall taken from the Packard Plant in Detroit. We couldn't believe it either, but when we heard from a friend of a friend that Banksy had again visited Detroit to make a statement about "commercialism, capitalism and the mechanics of the art market", we sent a request to Pest Control, a service that issues certificates on behalf of the artist. Despite their promise of a "lengthy and challenging process", they were quick to reply in this case. "Graffiti art has a hard enough life as it is - with council workers wanting to remove it and kids wanting to draw moustaches on it, before you add hedge-fund managers wanting to chop it out and hang it over the fireplace." "For the sake of keeping all street art where it belongs I'd encourage people not to buy anything by anybody unless it was created for sale in the first place." This entry was posted in Hamtramck by Hillary. This proved to be an April Fool's joke, but we had tons of fun visiting and discussing Albert Kahn, the Packard Plant, Banksy, the Packard Banksy, the 555 Gallery, and this "Banksy".

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    Open Casket Bar and Grill

    Open Casket Bar and Grill

    5.0(2 reviews)
    73.7 mi
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    BURN IN HELL Or at…read moreleast while attached to a hearse. The man that designed this custom built bar and grill does just that at least once a year when he treks with the trailer to Hell, Michigan with his "open casket" grill. The grill, which was built over the course of 80 to 100 hours at The TechShop of Allen Park, is made out of a modified casket. The shell of the casket is mounted to a portable tow-behind trailer, so it draws onlookers when being transported behind a hearse, but with no visible tie-downs. (Video of the creator talking about the grill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0RXI8DHWgo) It contains a four-burner stainless steel grill that boasts 48,000 Btu of power. It boasts 496 square inches of cooking space, with electronic ignition and porcelain-coated, heavy-gauge wire cooking grates and a 20-pound propane tank. The other half of the casket includes a marine style waterproof radio and a 27-gallon cooler with built-in drainage features. Of course, the grill wouldn't be complete without tools that all have "Open Casket Bar and Grill" laser etched into their handles, and custom-made salt and pepper shakers. Why a hearse? Because the creator, Steven Frye, is also the founder of the Nightmare Cruisers Hearse Club for car enthusiasts. The club boasts more than 120 members, mostly from around Michigan, though some join from across the country. "We like to get together and do the cruises," Frey said. "When we do these cruises, we like to hang out with our friends, old friends and new friends. Anyone that has a hearse is welcome to join us, even if you are just a hearse enthusiast." Frey first bought his hearse to promote a product, "Dr. Frybrain's Pumpkin Embalmer," though most people thought it was just a name for his hearse, rather than an actual product. After a couple of years of explaining the product on the car, Frey grew tired of answering questions and instead just painted over the advertising. For a time, the club also held the record for most hearses assembled in a parade in 2011. Frey said the rule for any gathering of cars is that is has to be a parade; otherwise, the record would be held by the manufacturer. "We held the record for about 11 months," he said. "Then a group in the Netherlands broke the record. Almost all of them were 'in the business,' though. Only three of our hearses were owned by funeral homes.

    This is awesome! I…read morehave seen this set up at the different car cruises around town, and I also saw it out at Hell Creek Ranch last year. The attention to detail is very professional. I've seen other casket grills, and none of them even compare. This one looks like it came direct from the factory. No other casket grill has a built in cooler, or on-board tunes! They normally only cook for club members, but you can generally get a casket-grilled hot dog for a donation to charity! Well done!

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    Open Casket Bar and Grill
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    City of Frankenmuth - Souvenirs

    City of Frankenmuth

    4.4(27 reviews)
    56.2 mi

    "In Berlin, by the wall You were five foot ten inches tall…read moreIt was very nice Hey Honey, it was paradise" (Lou Reed) A big arch over the main drag welcomes you with a big "Willkommen" , bids you farewell as you leave with a big "Auf Wiedersehen", and even the trash cans get into the act by thanking you for using them with a printed "Danke Schon". So, what on Earth is the deal with Frankenmuth? Well, it was settled in 1845 by 15 Germans hoping to convert the area's Native Americans. Today, their legacy is a shopping and dining tourist mecca with a decidedly German accent. Frankenmuth is about 90 miles north of Detroit and 75 miles northeast of Lansing. It measures just over 2.5 acres in size. Known as "Michigan's Little Bavaria," its famous for Bavarian-style architecture and rich German heritage. As we walked the sidewalks of Frankenmuth, we saw gorgeous flowers and landscaping everywhere. There was oom pa pa music playing and the smell of chocolate seemed to be everywhere. PRO TIP If you love Christmas, check out Bronner's Christmas Wonderland: The world's largest Christmas store.

    We were in town visiting from Detroit. It's a fun little town that is geared to tourists, but has…read morethe history to back it up so it's also great for history buffs. No wonder they can spend all the money to put up those billboards along the highways since it was bustling when I went during the three day weekend. I loved how everything was walkable, and the numbet of shops selling knickknacks. Everything was also very clean- there wasn't any litter despite packed streets. It was also the Frankenmuth dog bowl when I visited, and the organization was second to none. There were clear signs on where to park, as well as a great vendor area and restrooms. There were several events; we watched the Disc Dogs of Michigan and the International Dockdogs Competition. Both were very, very entertaining. There was plenty of room to set down a blanket and watch. The dogs there were all very well behaved too. I don't have a dog, but I am seriously considering it after watching the events.

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    Burton Tower - View from the 10th floor observation deck, 120 feet above Ann Arbor, through one of the clock faces (photo by Michael Pihulic)

    Burton Tower

    5.0(7 reviews)
    89.1 mi

    Hard to miss this 212 foot tall tower on the campus of the University of Michigan. They do offer…read moretours but not in the late afternoon when I was here. Instead, you can sit in the courtyard and listen to the carillon ringing. The Burton Tower was built in 1936 as a memorial for University President Marion Leroy Burton, who was president from 1920 to 1925. The carillon itself it the world's fourth-heaviest and has 53 bells weighing 43 tons. It has a concrete shell with a limestone facing. [Review 11121 overall, 894 of 2019.]

    Overlooking State Street in downtown Ann Arbor,Michigan is the landmark Burton Memorial Clock Tower…read morelocated on the campus of The University of Michigan.It houses a grand carillon built in 1936 as a memorial for University President Marion Leroy Burton (presidency: 1920-1925). This beautiful carillon is the world's fourth-heaviest, containing 53 bells and weighing a total of 43 tons.It stands at 192 feet it is used for housing education offices. The high-rise tower was designed in an interesting mixture of art deco and art moderne architectural styles The design was greatly influenced by Eliel Saarinen. . . . . #universityofmichigan #burtonmemorialclocktower #burtonclocktower #seetheusa #photografxworldwide #waynesalvatti #michigan #annarbor #uofm #goblue #marionleroyburton #carrillons #belltowers #M #annarbormichigan #ilovemichigan #iloveuom #wolverines #bells #elielsaarinen #architecture #architecturalphotography #historicallandmarks #uofmcentralcampus

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    Burton Tower - The 1936 clockwork that plays the Westminster Quarters every 15 minutes (photo by Michael Pihulic)

    The 1936 clockwork that plays the Westminster Quarters every 15 minutes (photo by Michael Pihulic)

    Burton Tower - The 53 bells of the Charles Baird  (photo by Michael Pihulic)

    The 53 bells of the Charles Baird (photo by Michael Pihulic)

    Burton Tower - Burton Tower Carillon ,located on The University of Michigan,overlooking State Street,Ann Arbor,Michigan

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    Burton Tower Carillon ,located on The University of Michigan,overlooking State Street,Ann Arbor,Michigan

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