1/16/22 Lakeport, MI I bribe Mason into joining me by promising yummy food in Detroit after our trip. With no trail listed on the park website or Alltrails, we assume this will be a short jaunt to the lake and back. Instead, we find a beautiful trail through the woods. We follow it to theContinue reading “Lakeport State Park”
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Highland Rec Area
1/15/2022 White Lake, MI Though it be cold, the sun is out. So we must play. Still riding the high of last week’s athleticism, both boys are showing off. We are now over the river and into the woods. But all we have found are some icy trails. I trick them into extending our hike.Continue reading “Highland Rec Area”
Ortonville Rec Area
1/9/2022 Ortonville, MI After a day of rest, my boys are ready for more adventure. Either that or they are stubborn and do not like that I claim to be more of an athlete than them. Which I am. They tag along for today’s 3-mile hike. Gob is moving like a true pup. Leash fullyContinue reading “Ortonville Rec Area”
Pontiac Lake State Rec Area
1/8/2022 Waterford, MI My boys need the day off. So off I go, alone, into the woods. I’m not really in the mood for a hike either. This snowy tundra leaves me uninspired and cold. The woods all look the same to me. Yet here I am. For the cause. For the checklist. Because IContinue reading “Pontiac Lake State Rec Area”
Seven Lakes State Park
1/7/2022 Holly, MI My husband, and now my dog, cannot keep up with me. I had a 3-day camping trip planned. Six parks to visit. Twelve miles to hike. But both boys have small limps. And apparently it’s cold outside. So they both bailed on me. But not entirely. They agreed to a short 1-2Continue reading “Seven Lakes State Park”
Dodge #4 State Park
1-1-2022 Waterford, MI Dodge #4 State Park (of which I suspiciously cannot find numbers 1-3) is apparently such a popular summer spot that people are turned away after 1pm during peak season. Being such, I have avoided it like the plague. Not even because of COVID, though looking back, that was a pretty good reason.Continue reading “Dodge #4 State Park”
Rockport Rec Area
10-16-2021 Rogers City, MI With spirits low, temperatures dropping, and rain still threatening, I am tempted to abandon course for the day and return home. Gob gazes at me with pleading puppy eyes, craving more adventure. Obviously, I cave. Because while I am grumpy, I am no monster. We pull into the park amidst aContinue reading “Rockport Rec Area”
Rifle River Rec Area
October 15-16, 2021 Lupton, MI The weatherman said that afternoon showers would turn into a drizzle, then an evening sprinkle. I don’t know why he wouldn’t just say “it’s going to rain all day.” I debate canceling my trip entirely. I already bailed on starting straight after work last night – partially due to rainContinue reading “Rifle River Rec Area”
Craig Lake State Park
10-3-2021 Champion, MI By the time we get to our trailhead, the rain has stopped. I am thankful. This hike is a long one. I tempt the weather by bringing my non-waterproof camera. These golden leaves are spectacular against the grey-blue sky. I’m barely a mile into my hike, and already the 30 minutes drivingContinue reading “Craig Lake State Park”
Twin Lakes State Park
10/3/2021 Toivola, MI The rain, unfortunately, has not let up. But Gob and I are both awake and antsy, and this trail is short. We decide to run it. Rain be damned. Gob has the time of his life splashing in all of the puddles. Interested in checking out this park? Find out more here!
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