So, today the hubby and I decided we needed to get outta dodge and go do something! We opted for spending the day and Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad in Flint. I had never been there and he hadn't been since he was little, so we were excited! And, it was well worth the trip!
Crossroads Village is a entire historical village, complete with working sawmill, cider mill, print shop, broom maker, blacksmith and more. There is a schoolhouse, doctor's office, general store, etc. There were also crafts and artisan demos throughout the day. We happened to arrive on a weekend that they did a Civil War battle reenactment, so that was pretty cool too.
Included in the price of admission (which was $15 each) was a 40 minute ride on the Huckleberry Railroad, a historic train that chugs around the Genesee Recreation Area and Mott Lake, and a 30 minute ride on the Genesee Belle, a paddlewheel riverboat, on Mott Lake. It was worth every penny, and even the food was inexpensive and yummy..not typical of any park! See all the pix from the trip here: http://community.webshots.com/album/551789909vuPtdR.
After we left Crossroads Village, we decided to go get some MORE walking in and went to For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum. That was really nice too, and a great ending to the day. We got some excellent pictures, there too, so view those here: http://community.webshots.com/album/551789943KKOkwS. We even got nose to nose with some big snappers, as you can see in the photos! It was a great day, and I think we're going to try and do more of this type of thing this summer. Already planning for next weekend...
Visit the Crossroads Village site.
Visit the Huckleberry Railroad site.
Visit the For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum site.
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