5/1/2021 Holland, MI Famished, because we are always ready for our next meal, we pull into the campsite. Gob quickly scarfs his chicken and rice. Mason similarly scarfs his ribs. A short jaunt down to the beach while the boys napped in the car. A sign on the gate of the pier gave caution. WhichContinue reading “Holland State Park”
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Saugatuck Dunes State Park
5/1/2021 Saugatuck Dunes, MI We pass multiple signs drawing our attention to paths that are not marked trails. I’m not sure if they are meant to deter or entice adventures. We stick to the marked trail this time. As the pine trees fade behind us, sand infiltrates my shoes. It begins to drizzle. I repeatedlyContinue reading “Saugatuck Dunes State Park”
Sterling State Park
4/27/2021 Monroe, MI The day is far too nice, and I have been stuck at work far too long. I need to stretch my legs from the weekends half-marathon, so I opt for an easy 4 mile jog. I head to Sterling SP in search for eagles, but I don’t have any luck. All IContinue reading “Sterling State Park”
Island Lake Rec Area
4/17/2021 Brighton, MI The sun is shining and plants are coming back to life! I convince Mason to abandon his studies and join me for a “4 mile” hike. Finals be damned. We come across a bridge. A simple cement structure with a thin cement railing. We pause so that I can take a picture.Continue reading “Island Lake Rec Area”
Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park
My measly progress as red highlight over the trail. Since my start on this journey they have added 2 miles to the eastern edge of the trail. Just to mock me I suppose. 4/3/22 Pickney, MI Nearly a year has passed since my last section. This time I connect my previous two runs. Adding 5.5Continue reading “Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park”
Cheboygan State Park
3/20/2021 Cheboygan, MI Hey, it’s Che-boy-again. Our last minute addition to the itinerary. We abruptly turned into the park as we approached. A snoozing Gob is startled awake by the change in direction. As we approach the trail head parking lot, he appears unconvinced that another hike is necessary. I roll his window down, andContinue reading “Cheboygan State Park”
Onaway State Park
3/20/2021 Onaway, MI I wake up, still a bit disappointed in what I think was a failed northern lights viewing. But at least I can salvage the day with reason #2 that I drove 300 miles north: peanut butter cream filled donuts from the Mackinaw Bakery. I am prepared to be disappointed again, because theContinue reading “Onaway State Park”
North Higgins Lake State Park
3/19/2021 Roscommon, MI It’s 2am and nobody calls me, even though I’m still awake. I guess I have different friends than Alanis Morissette. Gob and I roll into our campsite, which I have reserved online in an overabundance of caution. Of course, there is nobody else there. Who else is crazy enough to go campingContinue reading “North Higgins Lake State Park”
Waterloo State Recreation Area
3/6/2021 Waterloo, MI A mile and a half was not enough. Gob needs more adventure. And he can’t wait until tomorrow. Thankfully, Mason is up for another pit stop as long as it’s on the way home. Enter, Waterloo. It was on my schedule for tomorrow anyway (don’t tell but I wasn’t planning to takeContinue reading “Waterloo State Recreation Area”
Meridian-Baseline State Park
3/6/2021 Pleasant Lake, MI Gob has a bad case of the zoomies. He’s had them for the past few days. So finally with a day off from work, I must fulfill my promise and take him on an adventure. Mason asks to tag along. He must also have some zoomies to get out. Our firstContinue reading “Meridian-Baseline State Park”
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