July 4, 2021 Manistique, MI The park is busier than I remember from last time. Probably the holiday weekend. I manage to get Gob to sit still long enough to snap a few pictures, but not the one I wanted. He would not sit quietly for the 3 minutes it would have taken for theContinue reading “Palms Book State Park”
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Indian Lake State Park
July 3-4, 2021 Manistique, MI We arrive shortly before the sun has completely set and quickly set up camp. I force Gob into a stroll down to the lake to feast our eyes on the cotton candy sky. Gob is upset I don’t let him swim yet, but nobody wants to snuggle a wet dog.Continue reading “Indian Lake State Park”
Peninsula Point Lighthouse
July 3, 2021 Rapid River, MI We are both tired, but the sun will be setting soon and the promise of a lakeside sunset complete with a lighthouse is just too tempting. I promise Gob that we will skip the hike at this one (which was a good choice because once we got to theContinue reading “Peninsula Point Lighthouse”
Bewabic State Park
July 3, 2021 Crystal Falls, MI It is only when I trick others into joining me for adventures that I come to terms with my insanity. We have been on 3 “hikes” before lunch. Though not on my itinerary, I agree to stop for a bite to eat. We get some barbeque to go andContinue reading “Bewabic State Park”
Wells State Park
7/2-3/2021 Cedar River, MI Thoroughly exhausted, we arrive at our campsite for the night. We check in well before 1 AM, and I pass as a normal human being. This time we are at a rustic campsite, which means no strangers in sight. Gob and I set up camp and start a fire, then waitContinue reading “Wells State Park”
Fayette Historical State Park
7/2/2021 Garden, MI I’m going to be honest, I had very low expectations for this park. I’m not typically drawn to old buildings or monuments. And Gob also prefers the rugged nature to the paved path. We arrived fully expecting a quick pit stop to check something off the list. But boy were we bothContinue reading “Fayette Historical State Park”
South Higgins Lake State Park
7/2/2021 Roscommon, MI We roll into the park shortly after 1 AM. I am shocked that there is actually someone in the registration hut for check in. He is equally shocked when I walk through the door. He asks for my license plate and I hand him my drivers license. He stares at it forContinue reading “South Higgins Lake State Park”
Sterling State Park
4/27/2021 Monroe, MI The day is far too nice, and I have been stuck at work far too long. I need to stretch my legs from the weekends half-marathon, so I opt for an easy 4 mile jog. I head to Sterling SP in search for eagles, but I don’t have any luck. All IContinue reading “Sterling 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”
Onaway State Park
3/20/2021 Onaway, MI I wake up, still a bit disappointed in what I think was a failed northern lights viewing. But at least I can salvage the day with reason #2 that I drove 300 miles north: peanut butter cream filled donuts from the Mackinaw Bakery. I am prepared to be disappointed again, because theContinue reading “Onaway State Park”
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