Holland State Park, Holland, Michigan

Before leaving for breakfast, we walked the old railroad trail from near the campsite at Platte River to the Lake Michigan beach. It was a crisp, clear morning and we found more wildflowers along the wooded trail. We made good time traveling along the shore to Holland and met up with Larry and Hera at the Big Lake Brewery. From there in the historic district we walked to the farmer's market which was just closing and bought local blueberries and Ranier cherries. We window shopped and stopped into an art gallery and the Cherry Republic to sample all things Michigan cherries. Back to Holland State Park we climbed the stairs to Mount Pisgah and enjoyed the spectacular view of  Lake Michigan. We hiked the loop trail through the woods and then went across the street to the harbour entrance with Big Red Light House and the concrete breakwaters along the beach. The beach was crowded with folks picnicking. We headed back to the campground for a great happy hour and delicious dinner hosted by Larry and Hera making it a very late night.

Holland historic downtown

Art on the sidewalk

Street music

Old fire station

Climb to Mount Pisgah

View from top of Mount Pisgah

Big Red Lighthouse and busy harbour

Ducks loved it here