Lisa - by the photos, I thought you were in the U.P. I live near Escanaba. You're brave to be getting out in the water in this chilly weather! Looks like Layla had a wonderful time!

Some of us from Up North are getting together this summer at the Sylvania Wilderness for either a hiking trip or a canoeing trip. We're thinking of going 3-4 days. Kalamazoo isn't too far from here . . .