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Continue reading →: Two Days, Three Races: Running the Treetops TrifectaTwo days, three races, and a whole lot of hills. The Treetops Trifecta offered everything I could hope for in a trail run, which is why I continue to return to this rugged and challenging race year after year.
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Continue reading →: A Spooktacular Event: The Dansville Halloween 5KI love running in the fall. There is more joy in it for me than any other season. To support that love of the season, I try to squeeze in as many races as possible. This year I decided to sign up for a Halloween-themed race and that race was…
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Continue reading →: Here Be Dragons: Dragons in the Woods 5K Round 2Last year I participated in the Dragons in the Woods 5K trail race at Burchfield Park. The race was cut unexpectedly short by a miscalculation of the course. By over a mile. Typically I wouldn’t return to a race that is missing that much mileage, especially in a 5K. But…
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Continue reading →: Fueling My Runs with Gnarly Sport NutritionI first heard about Gnarly while participating in the Two Hearted 50K. The race director was a hardcore Gnarly fan and had it at all of the aid stations. At the time, I was using a different liquid calorie that was favored by many runners I knew, but it wasn’t…
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The Magic of the Bush Bay Trail
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Continue reading →: The Magic of the Bush Bay TrailTake a magical hike in the woods on the Bush Bay Trail near Cedarville, Michigan. With beautiful views of Lake Huron, limestone and dolomite formations, and all the moss that would make a fairy garden jealous. This hike is well worth the stop. The Bush Bay Trail has been nicknamed…
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Exploring the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail
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Continue reading →: Exploring the Waterloo-Pinckney TrailWaterloo Recreation Area is truly an outdoor enthusiast’s haven. With 20,000 acres of land, Waterloo Recreation Area is the largest state park in Michigan’s lower peninsula. It includes diverse camping options, 11 inland lakes, and multiple systems. On my visit, I decided to explore the extensive Waterloo-Pinckney Trail.
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Take a Hike at Maybury State Park
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Continue reading →: Take a Hike at Maybury State ParkMaybury State Park boasts nearly 1,000 acres of rolling terrain, open meadows, and mature forest. Located in southeast Michigan near the town of Northville, this park provides an excellent escape from the city. With trails to accommodate hikers of all experiences, horses, and bikers of all levels, Maybury State Park…
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Continue reading →: Gear Review: Salomon Adv 5 Skin Hydration VestFinding what method of carrying water and food on a long run (or even a day hike) can be a challenge. You want something that is light, versatile and fits your style comfortably. For me, that is the Salmon 5 Skin Hydration Vest.
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Continue reading →: Campfire NachosWho doesn’t love a good nacho? Bonus. It’s cooked over a fire. Campfire Nachos is one of my favorite go-to meals. Easy to make and easy to customize.
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Continue reading →: A Weekend Camping Trip at Sleepy Hollow State ParkSleepy Hollow is located 4 miles outside of Laingsburg, Michigan. While merely a 30-minute drive from the city of Lansing, this campground still manages to serve up that “up north” feel that most of us drive hours to achieve.
Camp. Hike. Explore. 