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Continue reading →: A Weekend Stay at Crooked Lake Rustic CampgroundThere is something special about places like that. You never knew the campground existed, but once you discover it, you are hooked. Crooked Lake Rustic Campground is one such place. Tucked away in Pinckney Recreation Area, this campground is at the heart of it all.
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Running on the North Country Trail: Pictured Rocks
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Continue reading →: Running on the North Country Trail: Pictured RocksIn 2016, we had the wonderful opportunity to backpack through the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Since then, it has been a dream of mine to run the length of the park. While this trip was short, it gave me a taste of that experience and made me even more determined…
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Continue reading →: Over the Hills and Through the Creek: Running the Half at Winter Trail Fest – West SideIn 2020, I set off on an adventure to complete my first winter trail run. It was 5 miles through Yankee Springs Recreational Area. It was cold, snowy, and a blast. I’m happy to say I have finally returned to the Winter Trail Fest – West (W.T.F) event and tackled…
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Continue reading →: My Favorite Brands for RunningRunning is hard. It requires physical and mental endurance, determination, and a bit of stubbornness. One way to make it a little bit easier is to find the right gear that makes you feel comfortable and excited about hitting the trails. No two runners have the same gear. It is…
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Continue reading →: Running Through the Woods Under the Moon: Full Moon 5When I signed up to participate in the Full Moon 5, I thought it was a great opportunity to get some night-running experience. Little did I know how much fun I was going to have, running on muddy, icy trails in the dark with a bunch of strangers. The sounds…
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Continue reading →: The 3 Layers of WinterWinter is one of my favorite times to camp and explore the outdoors. There is nothing more beautiful than the sound of winter in the woods. But before venturing out into the cold it is important to have a plan on how to stay warm.
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Continue reading →: Finding Adventure in 2024There is something special about reflecting during this time of year. Perhaps it is because the new year feels like a clean slate – we can start over again. Or perhaps it is because things are slowing down as winter begins to settle in – at least for some people.…
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Continue reading →: Choose Your Michigan Outdoor Winter AdventureEvery year the Michigan landscape transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Embrace the cold and celebrate all that the state has to offer with some of my favorite bucket list activities for this time of year.
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Continue reading →: The Running Adventure I Didn’t Want at Proud Lake Recreation AreaVisiting Proud Lake Recreation Area has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. With over 3,000 acres, including the scenic Huron River, this recreation area provides activities for all outdoor adventurers.
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Continue reading →: Gift Guide for Your Favorite Camper & HikerIf you know someone who loves the outdoors as much as I do, here are some great gift ideas that might help you support the camper and hiker in your life.
Camp. Hike. Explore. 