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Continue reading →: McCormick Wilderness Area & the West Branch Yellow Dog FallsUpon 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.…
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Continue reading →: The Beautiful Quartzite FallsIt 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…
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Continue reading →: UPDATED: Top 15 Favorite Michigan WaterfallsIt’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…
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Continue reading →: The Hills of Blind 35Welcome 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…
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Continue reading →: Camping at Cheboygan State ParkIf 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.…
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Continue reading →: A Lighthouse and Shipwreck: 40 Mile PointOn October 19, 1905, a wooden steamer towing a schooner-barge encountered rough waters. The two ships rolled in opposite directions, causing the schooner-barge to break free. The wooden steamer lost part of its stern and got stuck on a sandbar. The captain and the ten crewmen were able to make…
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Continue reading →: Lower Michigan’s Hidden Gem: Ocqueoc FallsA pleasant drive through farm country brings you to the largest waterfall in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. With it, comes a pleasant surprise. Measuring in at only 10 feet in height, I held low expectations for Ocqueoc Falls, but what we found at the end of a short walk was anything…
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Continue reading →: Hiking Thomas RockThomas Rock, previously known as Gobbler’s Knob, may not have the 360-degree views that the neighboring Sugarloaf Mountain has, but it still offers something spectacular. We discovered this scenic site back in 2013 and it has yet to lose its charm. Visitors follow a paved, interpretive trail to the top…
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Continue reading →: To the Top! Michigan’s Tallest Point – Mount ArvonWe visited the top of the world! Well, Michigan’s top of the world. At 1,979 feet above sea level, Mount Arvon is Michigan’s highest point. It resides in the Huron Mountain range, a wild and untamed area that stretches roughly from Marquette to L’Anse. Accessible by most vehicles, Mount Arvon…
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Continue reading →: Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Ingredients 1 package of Kodiak Blueberry Lemon Protein Packed Muffin Mix 1 cup milk 1/4 cup oil 2 eggs Instructions Preheat oven to 375F Place paper baking cups in a 12 count muffin pan or grease pan Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Hand stir until the batter is…
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