Michigan - The Great Beer and Bike State

Trail usage is on the rise for runners, hikers, and bikers of all levels… especially the mountain bike niche. Dirt shredders and their two-wheeled creatures have come out of their homes from the...

Backpacking the Manistee River Trail

It was the first time in three years that we did not have severe weather to contend with on the annual nieces and nephews’ backpacking adventure. There were, however, plenty of other happenings...

Travel Light and Local (Michigan the Great Lake State)

The current pandemic has changed how we approach travel in so many ways. Is it safe to board a plane? Or a cruise ship? Are there remote places to visit that are lower risk? Is it safe to book a...

Outside = Open (Learn to Travel Local) Muskegon and West Michigan

Travel, road trips, and vacation planning have all taken a detour from our usual route. As May pushes into June and almost three months of the COVID Stay Home/Stay Safe order in Michigan, the travel...

UP Michigan Bucket List

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is an adventurers paradise. From world class biking to some of the most pristine lake shore trails, the UP does not disappoint. But where are the best of the spots...

13 On Friday the 13th

It was Friday the 13th of March 2020. While I was looking at my notes, I discovered 13 more breweries to add to our total. Over the past few years, we’ve (my husband and I) been attempting to visit...