Hello to all of you. I hope you are having a great end-of-summer. School has started and as we travel, we need to be on the lookout for buses and children.

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Silver Beach - St. Joseph Michigan
How about a day at the beach in southwest Michigan? Have a good time at Silver Beach Park in St. Joseph, Michigan. It is a great family day or you can fish right off a pier.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52839.asp

Featured link: Southwestern Michigan wines are surprisingly good and affordable, too. They have a self-guided tour that will take you along the roads from one winery to another. Visit them all and learn about wine country Michigan style. Just keep track of your sampling. For more information visit this link: http://www.miwinetrail.com/

Newsletter Tip: When traveling, place your shoes in an old sock in your suitcase. This will keep them from getting dirt on other items.

Newsletter Trivia: According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Michigan produces 70 to 75% of the tart cherries sold in the United States. Swing on over to the forum and give us your best cherry pie recipe.

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