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!
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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”
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”
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”
Otsego Lake State Park
September 10, 2021 Gaylord, MI As seems to be my method, I load Gob into the car after work and we hit the road by moonlight. I have a love hate relationship with this method. I love that it starts our adventure sooner, and I’m usually able to squeeze an extra park or two inContinue reading “Otsego Lake 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”
Ionia State Rec Area
September 3-4, 2021 Ionia, MI The temperature has shifted from unbearably hot, to dare I say, chilly. I wake up glad that I threw a pair of leggings into my duffle last minute. We bid farewell to our apple filled campsite and drive to the trailhead. Gob is pleased to find out that we willContinue reading “Ionia State Rec Area”
Burt Lake State Park
August 7, 2021 Indian River, MI Drained of energy like raisins in the sun, we arrive at our final destination – sort of. The beach looks lovely enough. Families having cookouts swarm the grills. Boats dot the water. But signs stating “no animals” block our every entrance to the water. I’m sure this is aContinue reading “Burt Lake State Park”
Young State Park
August 6, 2021 Boyne City, MI As we arrive, Mason makes the obligatory “I only go to old state parks” joke. Gob and I both let out audible groans. We walk around the day use area and through the campground, eventually finding the trailhead hidden at the boat launch. Mason’s knee has been bothering him.Continue reading “Young State Park”
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