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Continue reading →: Running the Blarney StoneWho doesn’t want to help rescue cats, train dogs, and save parks all while enjoying the thrills of race? The Blarney Stone just that!
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Continue reading →: Banana Oat Energy Bars
If you’re paying attention to the labels, finding a healthy snack bar can be a bit of challenge. The cheap proteins and additives can make them unappealing. However, it’s difficult to create a bar at home that lasts an entire week of hiking or camping. The struggle is real. While…
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The Rugged Hike to Pinnacle Falls
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Continue reading →: The Rugged Hike to Pinnacle FallsThere is nothing easy about Pinnacle Falls. Just getting to the parking area can be a challenge. Winding dirt roads with few to no signs marking the way. But for those with the spirit of adventure, Pinnacle Falls is well worth the trek.
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Continue reading →: Why We Love Dispersed Camping in Manistee National ForestThe isolation of dispersed camping is the perfect cure to the hustle of every day. It’s remote, quiet, and provides campers with the opportunity to reconnect with nature. From his previous years of backpacking, Steve was already hooked on dispersed camping but I had not experienced it until 2010. I…
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Continue reading →: The Guiding Light of FrankfortThere is nothing fancy about the Frankfort Light. It is a simple, pyramidal tower built in 1912. At 67 feet, its neither the tallest nor shortest lighthouse on the Great Lakes. There is nothing fancy about the town it resides in or the harbor it watches over. Yet for some…
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Continue reading →: A Winter Stay at Ludington State ParkLudington State Park is a located north of the city of Ludington, Michigan. It contains 5,300 acres of diverse habitat, including hardwood forests, marshlands, and nearly 7 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Lake Michigan & Dunes The drive into the park twists through ever changing sand dunes with hints of…
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Continue reading →: Running Trails at Woldumar Nature CenterMid-Michigan is not known for challenging terrain. Finding some trails to really push yourself as a runner or hiker can be difficult, but there is one hidden gem; Woldumar Nature Center. Woldumar Nature Center is located in Lansing, Michigan. It is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1963, with a mission…
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Continue reading →: A Rewarding Hike to Bulldog FallsThe Yellow Dog River is well known for it’s impressive Yellow Dog Falls. However, it is deep within the boundaries of the McCormick Wilderness Area that the river truly shines. Bulldog Falls is one of the many waterfalls along Yellow Dog River and one of the most impressive. With several…
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Continue reading →: Fuel Your Adventure: Epic BarsWhen searching for a good protein bar, the first thing I do is check the ingredients. I was surprised at how many of the brands out there use soy protein as their primary protein source. Luckily for me, I discovered EPIC. Soy free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, quality ingredients. The really…
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Continue reading →: Running the Trails at Burchfield, and RiverbendEasy to Moderate The Burchfield Park Trail stretches across three Ingham County Parks; Burchfield Park, Riverbend Natural Area, and McNamara Canoe Landing. With 16 miles of trails, there is something to offer everyone, no matter where you are in your training. The trail system begins in the Burchfield Park and…
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