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Continue reading →: Gear Review: Clark NX-270How you camp is just as important as where you camp. Having a suitable shelter that fits your needs plays a major role in having a successful (and happy) trip. Back in April, I made the decision to switch from a tent to a hammock. It reduced the weight I…
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Continue reading →: The Beauty of Ogemaw FallsWaterfalls are a hot topic these days. People are starting to branch out from Tahquamenon and explore the other wonders of Michigan. To us, the more wild the better. Ogemaw Falls is one of those. It’s simple, elegant and remains untouched. This remote waterfall has a lot to offer if…
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Continue reading →: Camping Cookbook: Rocky Road Pudding
We don’t normally eat desserts when we’re camping or hiking, but sometimes we need to treat ourselves with something easy and tasty. This makes 2 servings.
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Continue reading →: Discover Leatherby FallsLeatherby Falls is one of the most impressive and unique Michigan waterfalls we have visited. Chutes, drops, slides, cascades…you name it, it has it. Located on the West Branch Huron River, this waterfall is wild and very remote, which of course is one of the reasons we love it. It’s…
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Continue reading →: A Remote Destination: King Lake CampgroundWhat’s better than a remote campground? How about one with a lake view and islands? King Lake State Forest campground is a remote and beautiful place, located near Covington, Michigan. With only 6 sites, designed for tents and small trailers, this is a perfect place to visit if you’re looking…
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Continue reading →: The Hike to Abram’s FallsWe decided to take the 5.2 mile round trip hike to Abram’s Falls. The trail has a total elevation gain of 675 feet with the first part being almost entirely up hill. It’s a bit rocky but nothing compared to the Appalachian trail we had hiked part of the day…
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Continue reading →: A Sweet Potato Chip
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of nutrients and make great snacks for the trail or the camp.
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Continue reading →: A Weekend at Big Bay LighthouseMy mom loves lighthouses so when my sister and I had the opportunity to get her a mother’s day/birthday gift to one of the few bed and breakfast lighthouses in Michigan, we took it.
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Continue reading →: An Easy Hike to Big Sable LighthouseIf you’re looking for an easy hike that takes a couple of hours or for a place to have a picnic and hang out, Big Sable Lighthouse is a great location. The hike is around 2 miles, each way, down a sandy but well-worn path that starts at Ludington State Park.…
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Continue reading →: Breakfast Burrito
What You’ll Need 6 tablespoons powdered eggs 1.5 oz freeze dried potatoes 1 to 1.5 oz freeze dried shredded cheddar 1 to 2 tablespoon diced sweet pepper 1/4 cup bacon bits or 1/3 cup sausage 2 to 3 8″ flour tortillas Chopped tomato
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