June 2019 - Lansing, Michigan

I traveled to Lansing, Michigan to visit a friend (thanks Donna), played some golf, and did some exploring around the Michigan State campus and the Michigan state capital. Here are some pictures.

I played the Forest Akers East course on the campus at Michigan State in East Lansing.  It is a beautiful course and in excellent condition.

Next was a long walk around the Michigan State campus (the next day)

The next day I toured the Ransom Eli Olds (R.E. Olds) Museum in Lansing.  It is near the site of his original manufacturing facility in Lansing less than a mile from the state capitol building.  Very interesting museum.  R. E. Olds got his start building a variety of stationary engines for use in farms and factories, before building engines for automobiles. 

Here are some pictures walking around Lansing (state capitol building is visible in some) and the Grand River flows through the downtown area.

I also played the Forest Akers West golf course on the Michigan State campus.  It is even nicer than the Forest Akers East course.

I hiked on a beautiful trail in Lansing and stopped by the Ellison Brewery.

I walked around downtown Lansing another day and went on a tour of the state capital building.

This is the Governor’s office (and the atrium just outside)

House chambers

Senate chambers

View of pond from my friend’s apartment

Another day walking around the downtown area

Here I am with my medal for completing the Mayor’s Walk in Lansing. 

Stay tuned for Wisconsin photos in upcoming posts...