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”
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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”
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”
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”
Proud Lake Rec Area
1/24/2021 Commerce Township, MI Snowflakes glitter to the ground as the sunlight hits, barely peaking through the grey clouds above. Gob hops out of the car, immune to the tiny snowballs growing between his toes. Meanwhile I am so bundled up that only the skin around my eyes is being kissed by the cold. ItContinue reading “Proud Lake Rec Area”
Warren Woods State Park
1/16/2021 Sawyer, MI A partially frozen wonderland is Gobs perfect playground. It’s near impossible to overheat when at any moment you can stop for a roll in the snow. Not to mention the water is still splashable. Added bonus, there are far fewer strangers out and about to get in the way of his freedom.Continue reading “Warren Woods State Park”
Watkins Lake State Park
1/10/2021 Brooklyn, MI We hadn’t left our apartment in 10 days. During that time, I experienced all the stages of quarantine. Deep cleaning. Dalgona coffee. Thoughts of exercise. Lying on the floor in anguish. Alcohol. And finally – bread baking. When we emerged, the sunlight burnt our pale skin. The cold bit our delicate faces.Continue reading “Watkins Lake State Park”
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