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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Sleeper State Park
2/20/2021 Caseville, MI I guess this is Michigan’s take on “white sand dunes” – at least in the winter. A quick hop over the pedestrian bridge, and we were transported to trails and campsites. I imagine this to be the perfect weekend getaway when it’s warm and sunny. The campground has an adorable lending libraryContinue reading “Sleeper State Park”
Maybury State Park
2/14/2021 Northville, MI It is once again cold and snowy. But it would appear that the rest of the world is sick of staying inside. The parking lot is packed. Lots of groups of hikers. A few people with dogs. Even some bikers with snow tires braving the elements. Our main goal of this adventureContinue reading “Maybury State Park”
Proud Lake Rec Area
1/24/2021 Commerce Township, MI Snowflakes glitter to the ground as the sunlight hits, barely peaking through the grey clouds above. Gob hops out of the car, immune to the tiny snowballs growing between his toes. Meanwhile I am so bundled up that only the skin around my eyes is being kissed by the cold. ItContinue reading “Proud Lake Rec Area”
Grand Mere State Park
1/16/2021 Stevensville, MI A mere 15 minutes from our winter wonderland we are transported to a sandy beach devoid of snow. You would hardly believe it was January so long as you stay out of the water. One Gander said it best, “It’s January and I’m hunting rocks!” Interested in checking out this park? FindContinue reading “Grand Mere State Park”
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”
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