The Trytko Family

ArtPrize-Day 2

Whitefish Point

ArtPrize-Day 1

(Grand Rapids Press Photos)

In the Woods

The locals.

One of the nice things about visiting the U.P. after labor day is that many of the tourist traps have already closed for the season. As a result, we got a little taste of what life is like for the yoopers year-round. This photo is of a local bar in Paradise, Michigan.


Prom King and Queen on the wall of a little book store, Munising, MI.


Pasty satisfaction.

Petoskey, Mackinac, Grand Marais

Our U.P. adventure started in Petoskey, up to Mackinac Island, and Grand Marais. The pier in Grand Marias is so desolate, alone on Lake Superior. I was glad Chris wore red that day :)


Carvings on the pier and the unbelievably clear water of Lake Superior.


Chris and I accompanied by a little dog walking the pier in Petoskey.


Chris napping on the beach in Petoskey.


Bike rental shop on Mackinac Island.


We rode our bikes around the island twice, a total of 20 miles!


Stone cross someone built off the shore on Mackinac Island.