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Continue reading →: Dash Through Snow and FireDash through snow and ice with this fast, fun, and unique 5k. Snow decided not to make an appearance this year but there was plenty of fire to make up for it. With hot air balloons kicking off the race, this 5k is one of a kind.
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Continue reading →: A Michigan Winter Bucket ListEmbrace the cold and snow! Every year the Michigan landscape transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Here are some of my favorite ways to celebrate this special time of year.
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Continue reading →: Running for Cancer at the MSU Relay Turkey TrotRaising funds for cancer and running? Sign me up! The MSU Relay Turkey Trot 5K, hosted at Michigan State University, was a last minute addition to my fall race roster. It was an easy race for a great cause.
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Continue reading →: Finding the CutMichigan’s Upper Peninsula is rich with hidden histories. Concepts and ideas thwarted by the wilderness. Communities fading away, returning to what once existed before them. The Iron Range and Huron Bay Railroad is one such history. Today echos remain of what once almost existed.
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Continue reading →: Hiking the Little GarlicCompared to its neighbors, Little Garlic Falls is an unimpressive, small waterfall that, by itself, isn’t worth the effort to reach. However, pair it with a hike along sandstone riverbeds and through pine tree forests and it becomes a waterfall worth visiting at least once.
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Continue reading →: Gear Review: Cooking with the JetboilCooking in the backcountry can be a bit of a chore after a hard day’s hike. The right tools and some good meal planning can make a big difference. We bought the original Jetboil years ago for exactly that purpose. The Specs Anodized aluminum 1-liter cooking cup Full system weight…
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Continue reading →: Running a 5k on a Golf Course: Halloween Links 5KWhen I signed up for the 1st Annual Halloween Links 5K, I never imagined that it would be on the actual golf course. Taking place at the Forest Akers East Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan, this is one of the most unique 5Ks I have ran.
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Continue reading →: The Stunning Silver Lake Basin & Bushwhacking to Wildcat CanyonI stood standing on the edge of the Silver Lake Basin, surveying the area. I was sure there would be a moose there. It was the perfect environment but unfortunately, the wrong time of day. Moose or no moose, the Silver Lake Basin is stunning. Silver Lake Basin We started…
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Continue reading →: Running the Half at St. Patrick’s Fall FestivalFifty-five runners eagerly stood awaiting the signal. The sun barely peeked above the horizon. The countdown began, and with the sound of a horn, we were off. The Portland St. Patrick’s Fall Festival Half Marathon was underway.
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Hiking the Trails of Chippewa Nature Center
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Continue reading →: Hiking the Trails of Chippewa Nature CenterWith 1,500 acres of diverse habitat and 19 miles of trail, Midland’s Chippewa Nature Center is the perfect place to spend quality time in nature.
Camp. Hike. Explore. 