March 25-26, 2022 Newaygo, MI Spring has sprung, so a-camping we must go! I glance at the weather report, see a hint of snow and freezing overnight lows, and promptly ignore them. Aside from packing two sleeping bags and warm clothes that is. Because again I shall repeat: SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Girl and Dog, backContinue reading “Newaygo State Park”
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Metamora-Hadley State Park
March 16, 2022 Metamora, MI Long time, no Michigan park visit. But a lack of precipitation and some slightly warmer weather makes me willing. Gob is all too eager to hit the trail with me. While it is above freezing, the pond is still covered in a thick slab of ice. Gob tries every wayContinue reading “Metamora-Hadley State Park”
Interlochen State Park
January 21, 2022 Interlochen, MI My 76th Michigan state park. Michigan’s very first. A campground nestled between two lakes, we are very much visiting in the off-season. But we make it out on the lake none-the-less. With no hiking trail, we stick to the shoreline for a short stroll. My cautious mother doubting the icesContinue reading “Interlochen State Park”
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”
Pontiac Lake State Rec Area
1/8/2022 Waterford, MI My boys need the day off. So off I go, alone, into the woods. I’m not really in the mood for a hike either. This snowy tundra leaves me uninspired and cold. The woods all look the same to me. Yet here I am. For the cause. For the checklist. Because IContinue reading “Pontiac Lake State Rec Area”
Seven Lakes State Park
1/7/2022 Holly, MI My husband, and now my dog, cannot keep up with me. I had a 3-day camping trip planned. Six parks to visit. Twelve miles to hike. But both boys have small limps. And apparently it’s cold outside. So they both bailed on me. But not entirely. They agreed to a short 1-2Continue reading “Seven Lakes State Park”
Dodge #4 State Park
1-1-2022 Waterford, MI Dodge #4 State Park (of which I suspiciously cannot find numbers 1-3) is apparently such a popular summer spot that people are turned away after 1pm during peak season. Being such, I have avoided it like the plague. Not even because of COVID, though looking back, that was a pretty good reason.Continue reading “Dodge #4 State Park”
Rockport Rec Area
10-16-2021 Rogers City, MI With spirits low, temperatures dropping, and rain still threatening, I am tempted to abandon course for the day and return home. Gob gazes at me with pleading puppy eyes, craving more adventure. Obviously, I cave. Because while I am grumpy, I am no monster. We pull into the park amidst aContinue reading “Rockport 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”
Craig Lake State Park
10-3-2021 Champion, MI By the time we get to our trailhead, the rain has stopped. I am thankful. This hike is a long one. I tempt the weather by bringing my non-waterproof camera. These golden leaves are spectacular against the grey-blue sky. I’m barely a mile into my hike, and already the 30 minutes drivingContinue reading “Craig Lake State Park”
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