April 29, 2022 Atlanta, MI Today I begin my third attempt at what I call “the pointer finger loop.” Weather has deterred me twice before, but not today. There is sunshine. So I ignore the fact that it dipped below freezing last night. And the fact that it will be near freezing every night thisContinue reading “Clear Lake State Park”
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Wetzel State Recreation Area
April 26, 2022 Marine City, MI It feels like it has been raining every day for the past month. I guess that’s April showers for you. And I would say “at least it’s not snowing” but it’s still only 45 degrees outside. And there is no sun. Just a solid sheet of grey cloud coveringContinue reading “Wetzel State Recreation Area”
Sleepy Hollow State Park
March 26, 2022 Laingsburg, MI We had originally planned to sleep here. But after a day of cold snowy hikes, and a few that we shortened due to weather, we are way ahead of schedule. It’s a good thing too, because the park website lied to me. As we pull into the park there isContinue reading “Sleepy Hollow State Park”
Mitchell State Park
March 26, 2022 Cadillac, MI Somehow, I managed to miss the entrance for this park three times before finally pulling in to the trailhead. A man passes us on cross country skies, having witnessed the entire debacle. He laughs and waves, shouting out a welcome as he continues down the trail. The snow here isContinue reading “Mitchell State Park”
Metamora-Hadley State Park
March 16, 2022 Metamora, MI Long time, no Michigan park visit. But a lack of precipitation and some slightly warmer weather makes me willing. Gob is all too eager to hit the trail with me. While it is above freezing, the pond is still covered in a thick slab of ice. Gob tries every wayContinue reading “Metamora-Hadley State Park”
Hartwick Pines State Park
January 23, 2022 Grayling, MI I said I would return (see post below from first visit), and so I have. Once again the last stop on a whirlwind weekend tour, but this time I am more energized for it. Mother replaces dog. Snow replaces sun. Ok, we still have beautiful sunny blue skies, but thereContinue reading “Hartwick Pines State Park”
Michigan Legacy Art Park
January 21, 2022 Thompsonville, MI Next on our winter tour of Michigan: snow shoeing through a sculpture park! Nestled in the rolling hills, right next to a ski lodge, we wound our way through the 2 miles of trails. Each sculpture accompanied by a description of how it ties to Michigan’s history. Some exhibits wereContinue reading “Michigan Legacy Art Park”
Muskegon State Park
January 20, 2022 North Muskegon, MI I find myself back in Muskegon. The weather nearly as opposite my previous visit as you can get. Biting cold, but still precipitating. This time, I trade in my old dog for my definitely-NOT-old mom. Because I can force her to ice skate with me. And I don’t trustContinue reading “Muskegon State Park”
Lakeport State Park
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”
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”
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