July 14, 2022 Lake Orion, MI We find ourselves on Gob’s last Michigan adventure. He doesn’t understand what this means and sets forth with his usual amount of energy and excitement. It’s already toasty hot, but our trail today circles a lake and is mostly in the shade of the forest. Gob takes every opportunityContinue reading “Bald Mountain Rec Area”
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Fort Custer Rec Area
July 11, 2022 Augusta, MI It’s 11am when we roll into the park. I take us straight to the lakeshore because I promised Gob a morning swim and we are running out of morning hours. Unfortunately for him, the beach is dotted with signs that read “No Dogs Allowed”. He tries to play the “IContinue reading “Fort Custer Rec Area”
Lake Hudson Recreation Area
July 10, 2022 Clayton, MI Gob and I are reunited after a weekend apart. He was forced to stay at a friend’s house while M and I were at a family function. And I promised him that if he behaved, I would take him camping as a reward. So here we find ourselves (even thoughContinue reading “Lake Hudson Recreation Area”
Holly Recreation Area
July 7, 2022 Holly, MI It’s been a while since Gob’s last true hike. And he is definitely ready for it. My plan is to hit the trail early. Like 8 AM. Both to avoid people but also because it’s supposed to be HOT today. But to nobody’s surprise, we roll up to the trailheadContinue reading “Holly Recreation Area”
Aloha State Park
April 30, 2022 Cheboygan, MI I’m not sure where the wrong turn was made, but suddenly I am in Hawaii. I look around expecting to be greeted with a lei and handed a drink in a coconut. Unfortunately, Gob and I are the only two stirring in this sleepy town, so the greeting goes unmade.Continue reading “Aloha State Park”
Clear Lake State Park
April 29, 2022 Atlanta, MI Today I begin my third attempt at what I call “the pointer finger loop.” Weather has deterred me twice before, but not today. There is sunshine. So I ignore the fact that it dipped below freezing last night. And the fact that it will be near freezing every night thisContinue reading “Clear Lake State Park”
Wetzel State Recreation Area
April 26, 2022 Marine City, MI It feels like it has been raining every day for the past month. I guess that’s April showers for you. And I would say “at least it’s not snowing” but it’s still only 45 degrees outside. And there is no sun. Just a solid sheet of grey cloud coveringContinue reading “Wetzel State Recreation Area”
Sleepy Hollow State Park
March 26, 2022 Laingsburg, MI We had originally planned to sleep here. But after a day of cold snowy hikes, and a few that we shortened due to weather, we are way ahead of schedule. It’s a good thing too, because the park website lied to me. As we pull into the park there isContinue reading “Sleepy Hollow State Park”
Mitchell State Park
March 26, 2022 Cadillac, MI Somehow, I managed to miss the entrance for this park three times before finally pulling in to the trailhead. A man passes us on cross country skies, having witnessed the entire debacle. He laughs and waves, shouting out a welcome as he continues down the trail. The snow here isContinue reading “Mitchell State Park”
Tippy Dam Recreation Area
March 26, 2022 Brethren, MI This was the first park in a long time that there has been someone to check my park pass. In the past they have just seen it in my window and waved me through. Maybe this guy wasn’t paying attention when I pulled up. But when I told him IContinue reading “Tippy Dam Recreation Area”
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