2/22/2021 Onsted, MI Tired of Gob moping and pouting that he had missed our last adventure, I agreed to take him for a little trip of his own. He insisted on his own frozen lake adventure, but 2 days and 200 miles south, the ice proved to be too thin. As puddles formed in ourContinue reading “W.J. Hayes State Park”
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Warren Woods State Park
1/16/2021 Sawyer, MI A partially frozen wonderland is Gobs perfect playground. It’s near impossible to overheat when at any moment you can stop for a roll in the snow. Not to mention the water is still splashable. Added bonus, there are far fewer strangers out and about to get in the way of his freedom.Continue reading “Warren Woods State Park”
Belle Isle State Park
April 2, 2022 Detroit, MI I have returned for a brief view of some exhibits. The aquarium (not pictured) and the botanical garden. Enjoy some flowers! 1-11-2021 COVID has kept me away from the city. I was saving this park for a day that I could go into the different exhibits, but I fear thatContinue reading “Belle Isle State Park”
Watkins Lake State Park
1/10/2021 Brooklyn, MI We hadn’t left our apartment in 10 days. During that time, I experienced all the stages of quarantine. Deep cleaning. Dalgona coffee. Thoughts of exercise. Lying on the floor in anguish. Alcohol. And finally – bread baking. When we emerged, the sunlight burnt our pale skin. The cold bit our delicate faces.Continue reading “Watkins Lake State Park”
Algonac State Park
11/29/2020 Marine City, MI Trails Hiked: Oak Savanna Trail and Blazing Star Prairie TrailDistance: 2 miles + With a shooting range located inside the park, I really shouldn’t be surprised that so many of the posted signs have fallen victim to gun shots. We tried to explore the Lakeplain Prairie Trail but it was unfortunatelyContinue reading “Algonac State Park”
Laughing White Fish Falls
11/1/2020 Sundell, MI Is this the name of a park? Or the name of a click-bait article? Did the fish fall because it was laughing too hard? Did the laughter distract it? Falls…to it’s death? Or is it okay? We may never know. We stop at the falls in near blizzard conditions. A solace fromContinue reading “Laughing White Fish Falls”
Bay City State Park
3/1/2020 Bay City, MI I convince Mason to leave the comfort of our warm apartment and come explore with me. I want to see the lakeshore. But somehow we cannot seem to find the trail I originally chose. Instead we are hiking through a marsh. The sunlight hits the cattails, bathing them in magnificent splendor.Continue reading “Bay City State Park”
William G. Millikin State Park
2/8/2020 Detroit, MI My first real Michigan winter. It is colder up here. The snow lasts longer, which Gob loves but I do not. It’s been too long since my last adventure, but I’m not yet ready to brave the wilderness. I opt for an “urban” park in Detroit. We find the trail by theContinue reading “William G. Millikin State Park”
Brighton Rec Area
9/18/2019 Howell, MI The first adventure as an official Gander. I’ve decided that on my days off, I’m going to take the pup for a trail run. I’ve chosen my trail ahead of time. The only problem is, I cannot find it. Instead, I have found the “Found Loop” as it is so appropriately named.Continue reading “Brighton Rec Area”
Ludington State Park
6-9-2018 Ludington, MI 11:30 am – Today is the day that we visit a bunch of light houses. We have finally arrived at the first one. The trail head promises a 1-2 mile walk down a paved road. Mason decides he wants more adventure, so we instead wind through the forest for a longer hike.Continue reading “Ludington State Park”
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