The Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum in Ann Arbor, MI was not very exciting as it was only the research library. As the story has it, Ford wanted all of his presidential materials to be left to the University of Michigan but his home town wanted his museum to be there so a compromise was reached where there is a small collection of museum materials at the library in Ann Arbor and the rest is in Grand Rapids, MI. We were too far from Grand Rapids unfortunately. W...

Today began early for Michael and Sarah so as they could try out their fishing skills at the lake we were backed up against at our RV park. Unfortunately all that they were able to catch was the weedfish, but they had an enjoyable time anyway. Our first stop for the day was the Michigan State Capital in Lansing, Michigan. Upon first sight this capital seemed average. It is a medium sized capital and due to the construction on the copula it was difficult to real...