In this episode, we head to Lower Michigan for a family-and-friends weekend that felt like summer camp for grown-ups. From airport and rental-car lines to wide-open farm roads, we keep it real about the work behind great trips—then pay it off with lake days, tubing, and night kayaking under a Milky Way sky. We swap “UP vs. Lower” lore, cross the Mackinac Bridge (facts included), geek out over the Great Lakes, spot a bald eagle, and even discover freshwater jellyfish. Whether you’re planning your own Midwest escape or just daydreaming, this one’s cozy, candid, and full of hidden-gem moments.