Berry Junction Trail - Muskegon (Duck Creek Park) to Whitehall (MI)

It is late morning when Chris and I decide to do our "Pekadills" ride.  This ride utilizes the Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail that we hop on just outside of our campground in North Muskegon.  There are several reasons this is a favorite trail of ours.  The trail is accessible from our park.  It is paved, well traveled, well maintained, and absolutely beautiful--spring, summer, and fall.  And the other reason it is a favorite, after riding a very reasonable distance of 7.5 miles we find ourselves at Pekadills!  

Riding North toward Whitehall many of the trees are beginning to turn.

Another view of our favorite trail sporting new autumn colors

This is one of 3 wood bridges that we cross.

After peddling 7.5 miles we have reached our destination.  Pekadills! 

                                 

Notice the flag to the left says "open".  That is always a welcome flag to find upon arrival.  We did ride up on two different occasions to discover the restaurant was closed.  One time the electricity was out everywhere in Whitehall so we stayed on the trail another mile and dined elsewhere.  The other time we figured out that it is a really good idea to check operating hours of local establishments after Labor Day.

On the left is a pic of owners John and Sue (in background). Their lunch special is soup and a sandwich.  The soups vary each day throughout the week and are OUTSTANDING!

Here comes my favorite part of Pekadills.  Just out the back door of the main building,  John and Sue maintain a beautiful garden with tables along a path that runs between beautiful flowers, shrubs, trees, and fountains.  There is also a large deck area that can accommodate diners.  It doesn't matter where we choose to sit for lunch...every choice is perfect!

The beautiful garden at Pekadills 

The best part of any dining experience is spending time with friends.  Pictured below are Bob and Nona!  These two Michiganders are winter Texans and had to travel all the way to Texas to meet us in the little town of Kerrville two years ago.  We have spent two Texas winters together and they are starting to resemble "family".  This weekend they came to camp and visit us in Muskegon, MI!  So fun to renew our friendship.  Special friends visiting means a trip to our favorite restaurant!