My parents were teachers so most of our summers were spent traveling around Michigan with our Coleman pop-up camper. We would camp for weeks at a time in the most rustic of places. We saw beautiful scenery and learned about nature and wildlife.
During the pandemic, outdoor adventure travel caught on in a big way. People wanted to social distance, but they felt the urge to go somewhere while traveling in a safe way.
Our tranquil town has been buzzing with summer visitors and it reminds me of how fortunate I am to live in a place that is a dream destination for so many. I love a visitor’s enthusiasm when they see the beauty that we often take for granted. I enjoy meeting our summer visitors, whether they’re…