Jan 18, 2019• by TravelLightLaura
Dec. 26, 2013 – It had been dumping snow in west Michigan the last several days so I assumed much the same was happening in the mountains of Colorado. Packing my ski bag, I imagined being picked up...
Mar 22, 2026• by TravelLightLaura
There's No Place Like OZ Trails
OZ is short for the Ozarks, of course, home to the OZ Trails Network. This magical trail system lives in the land of OZ, covering 550 miles of purpose-built bike trails in northwest Arkansas...
Feb 16, 2026• by TravelLightLaura
UP Yours, Winter Sports Michigan
In Michigan's UP (Upper Peninsula) through January, snow totals have already eclipsed 150” and counting in Ishpeming and Marquette areas. During a recent post-holiday trip to our house in the Ish...
Jan 8, 2026• by TravelLightLaura
The Best Bike Resume, Bella Vista Arkansas
The mark of a truly fun destination is when you keep coming back; we routinely visit Bella Vista, Arkansas, twice a year, with the goal of adding a third extended stay. We road-tripped from West...
Nov 26, 2025• by TravelLightLaura
Virginia's state marketing slogan: Virginia is for Lovers. However, I am advocating for a minor adjustment. Virginia is for BIKE lovers! After a 10-hour drive on numerous toll roads in Ohio and...
Aug 29, 2025• by TravelLightLaura
Treetops Resort, Tops for Michigan Golf
It's been a few swings since my last visit to Treetops Resort, tucked in northern Michigan's rolling hills. My golf pal, Jen, and I returned this summer to discover the resort is a true stay-n-play...
Coconut Palm Suite: Downtown Paradise! Tiki Bar, Pool, Whimsical Art