1/16/22 Lakeport, MI I bribe Mason into joining me by promising yummy food in Detroit after our trip. With no trail listed on the park website or Alltrails, we assume this will be a short jaunt to the lake and back. Instead, we find a beautiful trail through the woods. We follow it to theContinue reading “Lakeport State Park”
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Highland Rec Area
1/15/2022 White Lake, MI Though it be cold, the sun is out. So we must play. Still riding the high of last week’s athleticism, both boys are showing off. We are now over the river and into the woods. But all we have found are some icy trails. I trick them into extending our hike.Continue reading “Highland Rec Area”
Rifle River Rec Area
October 15-16, 2021 Lupton, MI The weatherman said that afternoon showers would turn into a drizzle, then an evening sprinkle. I don’t know why he wouldn’t just say “it’s going to rain all day.” I debate canceling my trip entirely. I already bailed on starting straight after work last night – partially due to rainContinue reading “Rifle River Rec Area”
Twin Lakes State Park
10/3/2021 Toivola, MI The rain, unfortunately, has not let up. But Gob and I are both awake and antsy, and this trail is short. We decide to run it. Rain be damned. Gob has the time of his life splashing in all of the puddles. Interested in checking out this park? Find out more here!
McLain State Park
10/2-3/2021 Hancock, MI We arrive with barely enough sunlight to set up camp. A bit of fog is already rolling in. And out go my hopes for a starry night sky or a peak at the northern lights. I get a campfire started and lay out our damp towels and blankets. Gob lays on themContinue reading “McLain State Park”
Baraga State Park
October 2, 2021 Baraga, MI What’s not to love about a small park perched on a lake? Especially one nestled into a small town. So nestled that the 1 mile hiking trail crosses the train tracks, and you can hear the local diner calling names for waiting tables while you hike. For all of theContinue reading “Baraga State Park”
Point Abbaye
October 1-2, 2021 L’Anse, MI I attempted this vista/campsite once before. But a surprise snowstorm turned the unimproved gravel road into an impassable mess of puddles, slush, and ice. For this reason, I am nervous about the rain that has started as I reach the start of my drive. Thankfully, the road looks great. WeContinue reading “Point Abbaye”
Wilson State Park
September 30, 2021 – October 1, 2021 Harrison, MI I love a good night drive. The road is empty. No construction traffic. No cars swerving around trying to get one cars length ahead. No side by side semi trucks holding everyone up for miles on end. Just the occasional fellow night traveler whisking by. SureContinue reading “Wilson State Park”
Van Riper State Park
September 11-12, 2021 Champion, MI After a busy day, Gob and I are both ready for a quiet night. We settle into our campsite for dinner and are soon fast asleep. We awaken shortly after sun down to the distant sound of fireworks. Gob lets out a woof of displeasure before going back to sleep.Continue reading “Van Riper State Park”
Lake Gogebic State Park
September 10-11, 201 Marenisco, MI Gob is going to like this campsite. I know this as soon as I pull into our spot, which is perched right on the edge of a beautiful lake. The couple camping next door also has a dog. They say hello, then Gob goes to explore his lake. I don’tContinue reading “Lake Gogebic State Park”
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