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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.
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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…
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A Fall Hike in the Smoky Mountains: Charlies Bunion
Hop on the Appalachian Trail and find beautiful vistas at Charlies Bunion in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is one of my favorite places within the park to experience autumn in the mountains.
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A Bucket List Worthy Waterfall: Miners Falls
Miners Falls is one Michigan waterfall that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Surrounded by the endless beauty of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Miners Falls can hold its own.
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A Hike to Mossy Cave
Mossy Cave is located at the end of a short hike in Bryce Canyon National Park in the beautiful state of Utah. Mossy cave isn’t what one might typically think when imagining a cave but with easy access and a unique surrounding area, it is worth a visit.
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A Blue Ridge Mountains Adventure: Linville Falls
The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain Range and stretch for 550 miles, from Georgia to Maryland. They contain two national parks, miles of stunning vistas, amazing hikes, and gorgeous waterfalls. One such waterfall is Linville Falls in North Carolina.
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A Lake Side Attraction: Elliot Falls
A small waterfall tucked away on one of Pictured Rock’s most beautiful beaches. Elliot Falls, also known as Miners Beach Falls, is an iconic waterfall of the area.
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Mosquito Falls
Mosquito Falls is one of the smaller waterfalls tucked away in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It does not have the impressive height of Sable Falls or power of Miner’s, but it is nonetheless just as beautiful.
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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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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…