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”
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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”
Warren Dunes State Park
6-8-2018 Sawyer, MI 6:30 pm – We arrive at Warren Dunes State Park. The sky is full of fog, but it is still very crowded. We walk down to the water to let Gob splash. He has conquered his fear of the waves and is running into the water and chasing the waves back toContinue reading “Warren Dunes State Park”
Port Crescent State Park
June 6, 2018 Port Austin, MI Us Michigan newbies did not expect the lake effect winds and northern latitude to make it so much colder than Ohio. After our first night, we duck into a thrift shop for some sweats. Once at the park, we learn that there are showers. Mason quickly opts to goContinue reading “Port Crescent State Park”
Pinckney Recreation Area
June 5, 2018 Pinckney, MI You always remember your first. First Michigan State Park that is. For me it was Pinckney Rec Area. We were contemplating a move to the state, had newly converted our minivan into a camper, and had just purchased kayaks. So obviously the best way to gather decision-making-evidence was a roadContinue reading “Pinckney Recreation Area”
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