October 1-2, 2021 L’Anse, MI I attempted this vista/campsite once before. But a surprise snowstorm turned the unimproved gravel road into an impassable mess of puddles, slush, and ice. For this reason, I am nervous about the rain that has started as I reach the start of my drive. Thankfully, the road looks great. WeContinue reading “Point Abbaye”
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Mount Arvon
Michigan’s Highest Point of Elevation October 1, 2021 L’anse, MI Trail reviews warned me that an SUV would be a good idea, being that the roads around here are not fully paved. For once I listened to them and left the minivan at home. However, I made the mistake of plugging “Mount Arvon” into googleContinue reading “Mount Arvon”
Van Riper State Park
September 11-12, 2021 Champion, MI After a busy day, Gob and I are both ready for a quiet night. We settle into our campsite for dinner and are soon fast asleep. We awaken shortly after sun down to the distant sound of fireworks. Gob lets out a woof of displeasure before going back to sleep.Continue reading “Van Riper State Park”
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
September 11, 2021 Ontonagon, MI This park has been on my list for a long time. Granted, all of these parks are technically on my list. But there are few things I enjoy more than mountains. So it’s only fitting that this park marks the halfway point to my goal of visiting all of Michigan’sContinue reading “Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park”
Lake Gogebic State Park
September 10-11, 201 Marenisco, MI Gob is going to like this campsite. I know this as soon as I pull into our spot, which is perched right on the edge of a beautiful lake. The couple camping next door also has a dog. They say hello, then Gob goes to explore his lake. I don’tContinue reading “Lake Gogebic State Park”
Yankee Springs Rec Area
September 6, 2021 Middleville, MI I have two hikes planned for this park, but failed to look up where the trails actually begin. I pass the first one without realizing it, and park 10 minutes away at the second hike. This is one problem with squeezing 7 state parks into a single weekend. Gob andContinue reading “Yankee Springs Rec Area”
Bass River Rec Area
September 6, 2021 Lamont, MI We leave camp early, and I make a much needed pit stop for coffee and a scone. I am having trouble finding this park. I guess technically it’s a rec area. But I digress. I see none of the brown road signs that typically help point me in the rightContinue reading “Bass River Rec Area”
Ionia State Rec Area
September 3-4, 2021 Ionia, MI The temperature has shifted from unbearably hot, to dare I say, chilly. I wake up glad that I threw a pair of leggings into my duffle last minute. We bid farewell to our apple filled campsite and drive to the trailhead. Gob is pleased to find out that we willContinue reading “Ionia State Rec Area”
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”
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