Aug 31, 2020• by TravelLightLaura
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...
Jun 30, 2020• by TravelLightLaura
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...
May 17, 2020• by ezmoments
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...
Mar 27, 2020• by TravelLightLaura
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...
Jan 30, 2020• by TravelLightLaura
We still don’t like IPA’s but luckily craft beer in Michigan is an exotic forest of options so the Holmes & Watson quest continues. With Grand Rapids just 30 minutes away and a friend’s...
Aug 14, 2019• by TravelLightLaura
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...