October 2, 2021 Bete Gris, MI We just had to stop at the beach. They say the sand sings – or rather it squeaks if you kick at it. Unfortunately, it must be dry to do this. And it is just beginning to rain as we get there. So the only singing is my own.Continue reading “Bete Gris Singing Sands Beach”
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Bare Bluff Nature Trail
October 2, 2021 Mohawk, MI The pictures do better justice to this trail than anything I could write. A beautiful wooded trail with cliff-like overlooks of Lake Superior. Throw in the sunshine and fall colors. Sheer perfection. As we return to the parking lot, I reach for the key fob I attached to a hairContinue reading “Bare Bluff Nature Trail”
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”
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
September 11, 2021 Ontonagon, MI This park has been on my list for a long time. Granted, all of these parks are technically on my list. But there are few things I enjoy more than mountains. So it’s only fitting that this park marks the halfway point to my goal of visiting all of Michigan’sContinue reading “Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park”
Grand Haven State Park
September 5, 2021 Grand Haven, MI I can once again thank Labor Day weekend for a packed park. We pull into our campsite, which once again seems to be one of only a few empty ones. It’s truly just a parking spot with a small stretch of sand behind. Gob doesn’t care. As soon asContinue reading “Grand Haven 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”
Duck Lake State Park
September 4, 2021 Whitehall, MI It’s been overcast and drizzly all day. I almost prefer this because Gob stays cooler and it keeps crowds at bay. We start our visit at the unofficial swim beach. The boardwalk tunnel that leads us there is flooded. Gob is in heaven. I am thankful for my waterproof runningContinue reading “Duck Lake State Park”
Petoskey State Park
August 7, 2021 Petoskey, MI I say Pet”oh”skey, you say Pet”ah”skey. Honestly, we’re probably both wrong. What I do know about Petoskey is that as soon as I enter city limits I move at half-speed. We stop downtown first for coffee and food (breakfast burritos). We end up wondering around long enough that I needContinue reading “Petoskey State Park”
Fisherman’s Island State Park
August 6, 2021 Charlevoix, MI After 3 miles slogging through a bog, Mason was very excited to hear that we were just going to plop on a beach for a while. I wanted to walk the beach, and I figured Gob would come with me. But Gob much preferred to join Mason for some yoga.Continue reading “Fisherman’s Island State Park”
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