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Rustic Camping at Presque Isle Campground
With mountains, old growth forests, and waterfalls to explore, Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park is a hiker’s paradise. It also offers a variety of camping options, including backpacking, rustic, and modern campgrounds.
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Pictured Rocks most Iconic View: Miners Castle
One of the most iconic views of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Miners Castle offers visitors stunning views and a glimpse into the rich history of the area.
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Delicious Blueberry Muffins with a Punch of Protein
Antioxidants, good whole grain, and high in protein, these muffins make a great snack or even a quick delicious breakfast when you’re out on the trail or camping out. What You Need 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup cane sugar 2 1/2 cups einkorn flour or whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoon sea…
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A Weekend Cabin Rental at Traverse City’s KOA
Despite toting the name KOA, the Traverse City’s KOA is a cozy little campground, nestled 15 minutes south of Traverse City.
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Running the Blarney Stone
Who 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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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 this may not be a…
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The Rugged Hike to Pinnacle Falls
There 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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Why We Love Dispersed Camping in Manistee National Forest
The 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 immediately fell in love and…
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The Guiding Light of Frankfort
There 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 reason, this lighthouse has captured…
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A Winter Stay at Ludington State Park
Ludington 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 Lake Michigan peaking through. It’s…
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Running Trails at Woldumar Nature Center
Mid-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 to educate…
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A Rewarding Hike to Bulldog Falls
The 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 drops, a rapid staircase, and…
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Fuel Your Adventure: Epic Bars
When 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 unique thing about EPIC is…
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Running the Trails at Burchfield, and Riverbend
Easy 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 travels to McNamara Landing before…
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Hiking to Horseshoe Harbor
Nestled at the tip of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula is the small town of Copper Harbor. Copper Harbor is well known for its stunning vistas, beautiful hiking trails, and wild terrain. Horseshoe Harbor is all of these things accessed by one short hike. The Mary Mcdonald Preserve was originally established in 1982 and since then has grown…
