Backpacking in Michigan

7 Soggy Buns (Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, Michigan)

We billed it as a “learning journey,” so the kids would be exposed to backcountry camping, the kind where you hike in your gear and poop in the woods. We chose Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness with...

Beachy Backcountry (Sleeping Bear Dunes)

It was the first time in five years that we did not get rained or stormed on, huddled in a tent or hammock! This annual learning-journey tradition continues to churn out memorable moments. Josh and I...

Girls Go Golfing (Otsego Resort, MI)

What's better than a guys' golf weekend? A girls' golf weekend, in Gaylord, at Otsego Resort. Sometimes, I put away my bike and padded shorts in favor of a collared shirt and matching skort, armed...

Dunmaglas, Pure Michigan Golf

Dunmaglas is a Scottish phrase, the battle cry of a clan, in fact. The golf course in Charlevoix, Michigan, is aptly named and gives some indication of expectations. Pro Tip: Don't head into battle...

Midwest Mountain Bike Vacations

Bike tourism is on the rise as communities understand the benefit of increased trail usage and rollover effects for related businesses, not to mention the inherent health and wellness perks. So yeah...

All Trails Lead to Beer (Michigan)

In Michigan, mountain bike trail expansion projects are in progress all over the state. The pandemic has spurred a rapidly expanding sport, and riders are eager to get outdoors and explore. Bikers...