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Mead Creek State Forest Campground
Finding a decent campground can be a difficult task. Because so many options are out there, small campgrounds like Mead Creek can be overlooked. We encountered Mead Creek in 2011 as an unplanned stop on our travels across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is located on the outskirts of the Seney Wildlife Refuge, right on the…
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Flying through the Sky on a Hot Air Balloon Ride
We began our journey from Colter Bay well before the sun began to rise. We were traveling to Driggs, Idaho and leaving behind our warm cabin bed in the Grand Tetons National Park in Wyoming. The experience ahead of us was very special and unique. We were looking forward to every second. The Teton Balloon…
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Exploring Pictured Rocks: Au Sable Lightstation
Buried within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a picturesque lighthouse known as Au Sable Lightstation. This 144-year-old active lighthouse provides visitors with beautiful views of Lake Superior and a history of the area. Built in 1874 on Au Sable Point, this lighthouse was intended to not only eliminate a “dark spot” in the 80 mile…
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10 Essential Items for Hiking
Being new to hiking can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. What do you have to take? What don’t you really need? After all, you can’t carry everything. What are the must-have items and why? Here are some basic items that are good to include in gear for any trip. Footwear Keeping your feet…
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A Winter Stay at Teddy Lake Yurt
There’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 a secluded location, a 4-wheel…
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Bushwhacking to Mulligan Falls
Mulligan 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 up. We parked at the…
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Hike Lansing: Lake Lansing North Park
Finding 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 miles of trails. That might…
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Two Favorite Waterfalls of Marquette County
Marquette 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 rock into a small, sandy…
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Michigan’s Finest: Point Betsie Lighthouse
With 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 oldest standing structure in Benzie…
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A Hike to Pyramid Point: Sleeping Bear Dunes
Located 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 well as a the .6…
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McCormick Wilderness Area & the West Branch Yellow Dog Falls
Upon 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. The isolated area known as…
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The Beautiful Quartzite Falls
It 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 isn’t extremely impressive in size,…
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UPDATED: Top 15 Favorite Michigan Waterfalls
It’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 favorite Michigan Waterfalls, occurring in…
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The Hills of Blind 35
Welcome to the Huron Mountains. That’s the message we received when we crested the top of the Blind 35 Hill. No special platform, no group of people. Just simply the mountains. Since buying the property in the area, we have been eyeing the massive rock face that we have begun to call Odin’s High Chair. It…
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Camping at Cheboygan State Park
If you’re looking for a place to stay that’s out of the tourist area but within driving distance to Mackinaw City, Cheboygan State Park is a great option. Located 20 minutes south of Mackinaw on historic US-23, this small but busy campground offers a variety of camping experiences for everyone. For traditional camping, the Cheboygan…
