Winter

  • 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.


  • The 3 Layers of Winter

    The 3 Layers of Winter

    Winter is one of my favorite times to camp and explore the outdoors. There is nothing more beautiful than the sound of winter in the woods. But before venturing out into the cold it is important to have a plan on how to stay warm.


  • 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.


  • Snowshoeing in a Winter Wonderland

    Snowshoeing in a Winter Wonderland

    Winter has been lacking in these parts this year. So when a large snowstorm finally rolls through, you can find skiers and snowshoers alike out on the trails. Woldumar Nature Center is one of my favorite mid-Michigan destinations to do just that.


  • An Easy Winter Waterfall: Powerhouse Falls

    An Easy Winter Waterfall: Powerhouse Falls

    If you are looking for an easily accessible winter waterfall adventure, Powerhouse Falls is an excellent option to add to your itinerary.


  • A Michigan Winter Bucket List

    A Michigan Winter Bucket List

    Embrace the cold and snow! Every year the Michigan landscape transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Here are some of my favorite ways to celebrate this special time of year.


  • The 3 Layers of Winter

    The cold and snow won’t stop us from enjoying the outdoors. In fact, one of my favorite times of year to camp and/or hike is winter. No crowds, just us and nature. But before we hit the trails, we always ask: How are we going to stay warm? Proper layering plays a key role in…


  • Snowshoeing in a Winter Wonderland

    Snowshoeing in a Winter Wonderland

    There’s nothing more exciting than strapping on a pair of snowshoes and hitting the trail, especially after a large snowstorm rolls through. Woldumar Nature Center is my favorite mid-Michigan destination to do just that.


  • Lake Michigan Shoreline and Winter’s End

    Compared to the previous year, this winter seems to be ending without much of a fight. Last year our annual Memorial Day weekend trip to the U.P greeted us with massive icebergs still floating on Lake Superior. Although I haven’t been to Lake Superior since February, it’s pretty clear by the signs on Lake Michigan…


  • My Stuck-In-The-City Happy Place

    After growing up in the country and falling in love with the forest, it is excruciatingly difficult for me to live in the city. There are days where I don’t think I can take it a single moment longer. Luckily for me I found a haven called Fenner Nature Center.