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”
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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”
Bewabic State Park
July 3, 2021 Crystal Falls, MI It is only when I trick others into joining me for adventures that I come to terms with my insanity. We have been on 3 “hikes” before lunch. Though not on my itinerary, I agree to stop for a bite to eat. We get some barbeque to go andContinue reading “Bewabic State Park”
Menominee River Rec Area
July 3, 2021 Norway, MI Our first stop is at the first of three units of undeveloped land that make up this park: Pemene Falls. The tiny trail to the “falls” was easy enough to find. But I would consider it more of a rapid that a true waterfall. Maybe I’m pretentious though. Beautiful nonetheless.Continue reading “Menominee River Rec Area”
Wells State Park
7/2-3/2021 Cedar River, MI Thoroughly exhausted, we arrive at our campsite for the night. We check in well before 1 AM, and I pass as a normal human being. This time we are at a rustic campsite, which means no strangers in sight. Gob and I set up camp and start a fire, then waitContinue reading “Wells State Park”
Fayette Historical State Park
7/2/2021 Garden, MI I’m going to be honest, I had very low expectations for this park. I’m not typically drawn to old buildings or monuments. And Gob also prefers the rugged nature to the paved path. We arrived fully expecting a quick pit stop to check something off the list. But boy were we bothContinue reading “Fayette Historical State Park”
South Higgins Lake State Park
7/2/2021 Roscommon, MI We roll into the park shortly after 1 AM. I am shocked that there is actually someone in the registration hut for check in. He is equally shocked when I walk through the door. He asks for my license plate and I hand him my drivers license. He stares at it forContinue reading “South Higgins Lake State Park”
Sanilac Petroglyphs
6-6-2021 Cass City, MI Some days I am my own worst enemy. Saturday night I informed Mason that we would be having an early morning. My itinerary was roughly scheduled to the half-hour. But alas, I am no morning bird, so at roughly 10am, a full 2 hours behind schedule, I finally rolled out ofContinue reading “Sanilac Petroglyphs”
Van Buren State Park
5/22/2021 South Haven, MI It is hot. Summer has finally arrived, and it did not come gently. After a short half mile hike, we can finally see the water waving at us. Gob is eager. I release him, and he dives straight in much to the delight of several onlookers. Hard to believe this adventurousContinue reading “Van Buren State Park”
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