April 30, 2022 Rogers City, MI The picnic tables are still frozen in their winter positions. I assume it’s the thawing of the earth that slowly lowers them back to all fours. The spring sun streams through the still bare branches of this dune forest. But it is not enough for me to shed myContinue reading “Hoeft State Park”
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Orchard Beach State Park
January 21, 2022 Manistee, MI A new day, a new adventure. And there’s no better way to start it than to watch the sun rise over a frozen beach. And just across the street, we find a picturesque nature trail. Red lanterns hang like ornaments from the naked trees. I suspect I would find sandContinue reading “Orchard Beach State Park”
Silver Lake State Park
January 20, 2022 Mears, MI On to our second park stop of the ultimate-winter-momma-roadtrip. The snow is growing steadier. There is no longer any blue in the sky. What better way to experience beachy sand dunes? We climb the stairs up the first dune and are instantly transported to an alien-like landscape. There are noContinue reading “Silver Lake State Park”
Muskegon State Park
January 20, 2022 North Muskegon, MI I find myself back in Muskegon. The weather nearly as opposite my previous visit as you can get. Biting cold, but still precipitating. This time, I trade in my old dog for my definitely-NOT-old mom. Because I can force her to ice skate with me. And I don’t trustContinue reading “Muskegon State Park”
Hoffmaster State Park
September 5, 2021 Muskegon, MI Now caffeinated and breakfasted, we are ready for our second hike of the day. Gob is excited for the promise of another dip in Lake Michigan. We are both nervous to be back among the dunes. But thankfully these are much nicer on my calves. As we make it toContinue reading “Hoffmaster State Park”
Van Buren State Park
5/22/2021 South Haven, MI It is hot. Summer has finally arrived, and it did not come gently. After a short half mile hike, we can finally see the water waving at us. Gob is eager. I release him, and he dives straight in much to the delight of several onlookers. Hard to believe this adventurousContinue reading “Van Buren 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”
Sleeper State Park
2/20/2021 Caseville, MI I guess this is Michigan’s take on “white sand dunes” – at least in the winter. A quick hop over the pedestrian bridge, and we were transported to trails and campsites. I imagine this to be the perfect weekend getaway when it’s warm and sunny. The campground has an adorable lending libraryContinue reading “Sleeper State Park”
Grand Mere State Park
1/16/2021 Stevensville, MI A mere 15 minutes from our winter wonderland we are transported to a sandy beach devoid of snow. You would hardly believe it was January so long as you stay out of the water. One Gander said it best, “It’s January and I’m hunting rocks!” Interested in checking out this park? FindContinue reading “Grand Mere State Park”
Ludington State Park
6-9-2018 Ludington, MI 11:30 am – Today is the day that we visit a bunch of light houses. We have finally arrived at the first one. The trail head promises a 1-2 mile walk down a paved road. Mason decides he wants more adventure, so we instead wind through the forest for a longer hike.Continue reading “Ludington State Park”
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