You might know that Michigan has gorgeous rest areas. These are wonderful places to stop. You will find artesian wells at some. You will find hand pumps for fresh drinking water at others.
Along US 22, just east of Naubinway, we came upon a rest area near of the northernmost shore of Lake Michigan.
We stood for a while and looked out on the blue water,
on the waves washing up against the sandy shore,
on Yarrow growing just beyond the shade of some trees.
And we watched Monarchs. (Imagine that!)
And then we got back into the car and continued our drive, because there were still many miles to go.