The Grand Canyon
This was my first trip to the Grand Canyon, Steve’s second. Honestly, I wasn’t very impressed. I’m not sure what it was exactly but it lacked the appeal of other National Parks that we had been to.
300 Feet to Moro Rock & A View to Remember
350 stairs are all that stands between you and the top of Moro Rock. Three hundred feet of elevation change over a quarter of a mile. The trail, though easily accessed and short, isn’t for everyone.
Tokopah Falls – A 1200 Foot Waterfall
When I read about this 5 start, 1,200 foot waterfall within a 3.4 mile hike, I had to check it out. Located in Sequoia National Park, Tokpah Falls is a well known and frequently visited waterfall. The trailhead is located within the Lodgepole Campground.
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park
Located in the small town of Alto, Michigan, Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park is an 80 acre gem. It is an unique, fun little place that has a wide range of exotic animals and reptiles. The owners, Dave and Dawn, started the park as a hobby farm, raising White-tailed deer, elk and eventually buffalo. At …
A Winter Trip to Munising
I just got my very first pair of snowshoes and what better way to break them in than heading to the Upper Peninsula. Munising, Michigan is one of our favourite towns in the entire state, no matter the season, and makes the perfect location for some snowshoeing adventures.
Pita Pizza
What You’ll Need Pita Bread or Flat Bread Pizza Sauce Cheese Your favourite pizza toppings
Stir Fry Dinner
What You’ll Need Rice Noodles Rib eye strips or your choice of meat Baby corn Sugar peas Potato, sliced thinly Bell pepper, red or green Cajun seasoning Salt & Pepper to taste Olive Oil Tin Foil
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
What You’ll Need 1 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup honey 2 cups quick oatmeal
Camping Gear
The best way to have a successful camping trip is to make sure that you have all the right gear with you or, at the very least, enough gear to improvise what you’re missing. I’ve put together this list of possible items you’ll want to include. This is meant to be a guideline only and …
Hard Boiled Eggs
What You’ll Need Eggs A wax cup Gloves or clamp Fire
Kitch-iti-kipi – Michigan’s Largest Freshwater Spring
Growing up Steve visited Kitch-iti-kipi with his family. It made such an impression on him that he wanted to revist and share the experience with me. I didn’t know what to expect from a giant spring with a raft suspended on a wire and propelled by human power. A bit of history When the European …
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Waterfalls on the Black River Scenic Byway
The Black River Scenic Byway is a 14-mile stretch of road that follows the Black River. There are 5 major waterfalls along this route with ample hiking opportunities available. Great Conglomerate Falls The first waterfall is the Great Conglomerate Falls. Thirty feet in height, it surges over a wide conglomerate rock formation. From the parking …
Hiking the Estivant Pines Sanctuary
In 1971 Lauri Leskinen published an article in the Houghton Daily Mining Gazette called The Last Stand. It addressed protecting “one of the last stands of virgin pines in the Midwest” from the lumber industry.
Camping in the Keweenaw: McLain State Park
Located outside of Hancock on Lake Superior, McLain State Park provides a beautiful, scenic campground. Activities at the park include fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, and hiking. We spent the first part of our stay here checking out the beach and lighthouse. Options available for camping include a Rustic Cabin for $60 per night or the …
Kingston Lake State Forest Campground
Kingston Lake State Forest Campground is one of the many campgrounds in the area of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The area offers a lot of beauty and many things to do.
Silver Falls
Silver Falls isn’t the most impressive waterfall in the U.P. but still has beauty and charm.
The Beautiful Yellow Dog Falls
Yellow Dog Falls is located on the Yellow Dog River in Marquette County. This river runs wild throughout the county, untouched by human development. Many of the waterfalls are not very easily accessible. Yellow Dog Falls is one of the larger falls, nearly 20 feet in height and is the most accessible.
The Beauty of Alder Falls
Located 20 miles north-west of Marquette, Michigan, Alder Falls is a beautiful, multi-leveled waterfall. The lowest drop is the most impressive at around 30 feet in height. This cascading falls is surrounded by pure beauty and is one of my favorite places to visit.
Munising Falls: A Well Known Treat
Munising is becoming one popular town. Not only does it have the quaint, small town appeal, but it is also located next to some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Michigan; Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore. Aside from these extremely impressive rock formations, Munising also has some pretty fantastic waterfalls that are also …
A Michigan Secret – Eben Ice Caves
Eben Junction is a small city about 30 minutes outside of Munising. Every year visitors from all over come to this city to see one spectacular piece of nature. Hidden about half a mile within the Rock River Wilderness area is something known as the “Eben Ice Caves.” The caves aren’t really caves but rather …
Exploring Yellowstone: A Remarkable Sight – Old Faithful Inn
First discovered in the 1870 Washburn Expedition, Old Faithful was the first geyser in Yellowstone National Park to be named. I can’t imagine how the explorers felt when they came across something as magnificent as Old Faithful. Built in the winter of 1903 and 1904 by Robert C. Reamer, the Old Faithful Inn is just …
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Exploring Yellowstone: A Sunset from Lake Butte Overlook
I’m not sure if it’s a Michigan thing but whenever we go anywhere, we have to find the best place to see a sunset. Preferably, that place needs to have water. That’s how we stumbled across this little gem; Lake Butte Overlook. Lake Butte Overlook, located in Eastern Yellowstone, offers sweeping views of Yellowstone Lake. …
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Exploring Yellowstone: Hot, Smelly Geysers and Springs
To really experience Yellowstone, one must visit the Geysers and Springs. Scalding water, emerald pools and the most potent rotten egg smell ever. How could we pass up that?
Exploring Yellowstone: The Grand Canyon
One of my favorite places to visit in all of Yellowstone was The Grand Canyon. Not the famous Grand Canyon of Arizona, but the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. This stunning canyon has a little bit of everything.
Waterfalls of Yellowstone: Lewis Falls
Lewis Falls is one of the smaller waterfalls in the park. Reaching only 30 feet in height, Lewis Falls is a scenic roadside waterfall.