• Silver Falls

    Silver Falls

    Silver Falls isn’t the most impressive waterfall in the U.P. but still has beauty and charm.


  • A Bucket List Worthy Waterfall: Miners Falls

    A Bucket List Worthy Waterfall: Miners Falls

    When you think of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, you often think of the iconic painted cliffs. But the waterfalls are my favorite. Miner’s Falls is one Michigan waterfall that should be on everyone’s bucket list. It is beautiful, powerful, and accessible by a relatively short and shaded walk in the woods.


  • Chasing the Roar: A Rainy Day Adventure at Dead River Falls

    Chasing the Roar: A Rainy Day Adventure at Dead River Falls

    What is the best way to spend a rainy day? Chasing waterfalls, of course! You might expect a river with the name Dead River to be still or stagnant, but you’d be wrong. Located in Marquette, Michigan, this waterway is anything but dead.


  • Why Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan is a Must

    Why Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan is a Must

    Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan, is truly a diamond amongst gems. This 323-acre forested peninsula juts out into Lake Superior, offering a perfect blend of rugged wilderness and accessible, family-friendly adventure.


  • A Walk Through History: Fayette Historic State Park

    A Walk Through History: Fayette Historic State Park

    Nestled on the scenic Garden Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Fayette Historic State Park offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. This once-bustling industrial town is now a beautifully preserved outdoor museum.


  • Choose Your Michigan Outdoor Winter Adventure

    Winter in Michigan is a magical time of year. The landscape transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland. This bucket list will guide you on your journey of discovery, helping you embrace the cold and uncover the hidden gems and unforgettable experiences that make Michigan winters truly special.


  • Hiking Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette, Michigan: A Fall Adventure

    Hiking Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette, Michigan: A Fall Adventure

    As the crisp air of autumn sweeps across Marquette, Michigan, there’s no better time to lace up the hiking boots and head to Sugarloaf Mountain. This local gem offers breathtaking views, vibrant foliage, and a sense of tranquility that’s perfect for anyone looking to connect with nature.  There’s just something special about hiking Sugarloaf in…


  • My First Adventure on the Big Bay Pathway

    My First Adventure on the Big Bay Pathway

    When I first discovered the Big Bay Pathway, I was intrigued. I had difficulty finding any information about it other than a tiny image of a detail-less map and that it was used primarily for cross-country skiing. I visited what I had thought was the trailhead a few times but never felt confident enough with…


  • Running on the North Country Trail: Pictured Rocks

    Running on the North Country Trail: Pictured Rocks

    In 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 than ever to complete the…


  • Choose Your Michigan Outdoor Winter Adventure

    Choose Your Michigan Outdoor Winter Adventure

    Every 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.