September 5, 2021 Muskegon, MI Now caffeinated and breakfasted, we are ready for our second hike of the day. Gob is excited for the promise of another dip in Lake Michigan. We are both nervous to be back among the dunes. But thankfully these are much nicer on my calves. As we make it toContinue reading “Hoffmaster State Park”
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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”
Petoskey State Park
August 7, 2021 Petoskey, MI I say Pet”oh”skey, you say Pet”ah”skey. Honestly, we’re probably both wrong. What I do know about Petoskey is that as soon as I enter city limits I move at half-speed. We stop downtown first for coffee and food (breakfast burritos). We end up wondering around long enough that I needContinue reading “Petoskey State Park”
Fisherman’s Island State Park
August 6, 2021 Charlevoix, MI After 3 miles slogging through a bog, Mason was very excited to hear that we were just going to plop on a beach for a while. I wanted to walk the beach, and I figured Gob would come with me. But Gob much preferred to join Mason for some yoga.Continue reading “Fisherman’s Island 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”
Palms Book State Park
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”
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”
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