5/1/2021 Holland, MI After the rugged adventurous trails of Saugatuck Dunes, Gob was more than a little miffed to be prancing amongst the tulips. Not known for their tip-toing skills, the boys sat on a hill while I fluttered around capturing the colorful blooms. Do yourself a favor. Get yourself to Holland, MI next MayContinue reading “Holland Tulip Festival”
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Saugatuck Dunes State Park
5/1/2021 Saugatuck Dunes, MI We pass multiple signs drawing our attention to paths that are not marked trails. I’m not sure if they are meant to deter or entice adventures. We stick to the marked trail this time. As the pine trees fade behind us, sand infiltrates my shoes. It begins to drizzle. I repeatedlyContinue reading “Saugatuck Dunes State Park”
Sterling State Park
4/27/2021 Monroe, MI The day is far too nice, and I have been stuck at work far too long. I need to stretch my legs from the weekends half-marathon, so I opt for an easy 4 mile jog. I head to Sterling SP in search for eagles, but I don’t have any luck. All IContinue reading “Sterling State Park”
Island Lake Rec Area
4/17/2021 Brighton, MI The sun is shining and plants are coming back to life! I convince Mason to abandon his studies and join me for a “4 mile” hike. Finals be damned. We come across a bridge. A simple cement structure with a thin cement railing. We pause so that I can take a picture.Continue reading “Island Lake Rec Area”
Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park
My measly progress as red highlight over the trail. Since my start on this journey they have added 2 miles to the eastern edge of the trail. Just to mock me I suppose. 4/3/22 Pickney, MI Nearly a year has passed since my last section. This time I connect my previous two runs. Adding 5.5Continue reading “Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park”
Cheboygan State Park
3/20/2021 Cheboygan, MI Hey, it’s Che-boy-again. Our last minute addition to the itinerary. We abruptly turned into the park as we approached. A snoozing Gob is startled awake by the change in direction. As we approach the trail head parking lot, he appears unconvinced that another hike is necessary. I roll his window down, andContinue reading “Cheboygan State Park”
Ocqueoc Falls
3/20/2021 Ocqueoc Township, MI A short distance from Onaway is a promised waterfall. A majestic waterfall. The biggest in the lower peninsula. The next scheduled stop on my itinerary. We get to the parking lot and are dismayed to find it full of cars. Gob starts barking in protest. What could have been a 6Continue reading “Ocqueoc Falls”
Onaway State Park
3/20/2021 Onaway, MI I wake up, still a bit disappointed in what I think was a failed northern lights viewing. But at least I can salvage the day with reason #2 that I drove 300 miles north: peanut butter cream filled donuts from the Mackinaw Bakery. I am prepared to be disappointed again, because theContinue reading “Onaway State Park”
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
3/19/2021 Mackinaw City, MI Finally, the reason I dragged Gob more than 250 miles north. A chance to see the northern lights. The aurora borealis. The dancing lady. With plenty of daylight left, we head to the dark sky park to scout out our viewing area, get my camera set up, and ultimately take aContinue reading “Headlands International Dark Sky Park”
North Higgins Lake State Park
3/19/2021 Roscommon, MI It’s 2am and nobody calls me, even though I’m still awake. I guess I have different friends than Alanis Morissette. Gob and I roll into our campsite, which I have reserved online in an overabundance of caution. Of course, there is nobody else there. Who else is crazy enough to go campingContinue reading “North Higgins Lake State Park”
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