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Continue reading →: A Winter Stay at Teddy Lake YurtThere’s something special about staying in a Yurt. It’s a unique experience that most Michiganders have yet to discover. Our first experience with one was at Teddy Lake in Michigan’s Craig Lake State Park. The Teddy Lake Yurt is available year-round, making it a perfect winter get-away. Because it is…
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Continue reading →: Bushwhacking to Mulligan FallsMulligan Falls is one of those remote, wild waterfalls that has no easy access point. There are no established trails through the overgrown banks, not even a game path. But at 40 feet in height and with multiple drops, all different from the last, the incentive is too good to pass…
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Continue reading →: Gift Ideas for your favorite Outdoor Enthusiast
Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Is there a particular person that you are struggling with coming up with ideas? Fear not! If this person is an outdoor enthusiast, here are some unique and practical ideas to help them in their camping and hiking adventures. Apparel Items Bandanas –…
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Continue reading →: Hike Lansing: Lake Lansing North ParkFinding a great place to hike when you live in Mid-Michigan can be challenging. The terrain is pretty flat and there is city everywhere but places like Lake Lansing Park North provide a break in the mundane. The park contains over 530 acres of natural recreation area, including over 5…
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Continue reading →: Two Favorite Waterfalls of Marquette CountyMarquette County is a waterfall explorer’s dream. With all different types and sizes, we never know what we might run across. Morgan Falls and Carp River Falls are two that offered us plenty of surprises. Located at the end of Morgan Creek, Morgan Falls tumbles 20 feet over a volcanic…
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Continue reading →: Michigan’s Finest: Point Betsie LighthouseWith 3,200 miles of shoreline, it’s no wonder why Michigan claims more lighthouses than any other state in the country. Point Betsie is one of the most unique and arguably the most beautiful of them all. Built in 1858, Point Bestie is one of the oldest lighthouses in Michigan and the…
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A Hike to Pyramid Point: Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Continue reading →: A Hike to Pyramid Point: Sleeping Bear DunesLocated in Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Pyramid Point is a moderate hike with a stunning view of Lake Michigan. The trailhead is located off of Basch Road, about 10 minutes north of Glen Arbor. There were maps available at this location that show the 2.7 mile loop as…
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Continue reading →: McCormick Wilderness Area & the West Branch Yellow Dog FallsUpon approach, the McCormick Wilderness trailhead looks like any other. However, before embarking on your hike, you must leave detailed information about where you are going, how long you will be there, and your emergency contact information. Why? Because the trails are unmarked and it is easy to get lost.…
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Continue reading →: The Beautiful Quartzite FallsIt is well known by now that we love everything about Slate River. From its towering slate walls to it’s unique, rugged river bed. With Slate River, there is always something special around the bend. In 2015, Steve and I visited Black Slate Falls for the first time. This waterfall…
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Continue reading →: UPDATED: Top 15 Favorite Michigan WaterfallsIt’s been nearly two years since we compiled our list of our favorite Michigan Waterfalls. While we still have not seen all 272, we have crossed a dozen or so more off of our list and thought it was about time we update our list. These are our top 15…
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