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      Oct 15, 2022• by TravelLightLaura

      Adventures With a Dragon

      Once complete, this ambitious project will feature 47 miles of professionally-built single-track trail around Hardy Dam Lake designed for mountain biking, hiking, or running experiences. Current...

      Sep 17, 2022• by TravelLightLaura

      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...

      Aug 17, 2022• by TravelLightLaura

      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...

      Jul 15, 2022• by TravelLightLaura

      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...

      Feb 8, 2022• by TravelLightLaura

      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...

      Oct 17, 2021• by TravelLightLaura

      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...