My husband and I decided to try doing something really ballsy – try renting a cabin in Michigan’s state parks system – in mid July! 😂 We… Read more “Don’t Judge a Scary Looking Cabin By its Cover! Meet Stone Path Cabin at Thompson’s Harbor State Park (Alpena, MI)…”
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Leelanau State Park Cabin Trip – Juneteenth Weekend 2025
My husband and I visited Leelanau State Park for the fourth – or fifth – time over the weekend of Juneteenth in 2025. This was the first… Read more “Leelanau State Park Cabin Trip – Juneteenth Weekend 2025”
(Revised) What Happened on Isle Royale? 🤔
I’m seeing reports that two people were found dead on Isle Royale, the least visited park in the US national parks system – and one of the… Read more “(Revised) What Happened on Isle Royale? 🤔”
Five Reasons to Visit Northeast Michigan
1 Straits of Mackinac/Mackinac Island/Mackinaw City There’s a reason this area is a tourist destination. Well, many reasons, actually! One great lake, two great lakes and fudge… Read more “Five Reasons to Visit Northeast Michigan”
Mill Lake Cabins Visit Part Deux – 2024 Edition
My husband and I revisited the Mill Lake Cabins on Memorial weekend. This was our second visit- we visited the first time in September, 2020 during the… Read more “Mill Lake Cabins Visit Part Deux – 2024 Edition”
When You Want To Get Out To Enjoy Nature, You Find a Way!
Recently I stayed in a mini-cabin at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area near Lapeer, MI (located east of Flint). I also paid a second visit to Seven Lakes State… Read more “When You Want To Get Out To Enjoy Nature, You Find a Way!”
How Does a Couple Celebrate 30 Years of Tent Camping Together? Go on a Camping Trip, Of Course!
My husband and I recently took a trip to Northern MI for a tent camping trip. This year marked the 30th year that he and I have… Read more “How Does a Couple Celebrate 30 Years of Tent Camping Together? Go on a Camping Trip, Of Course!”
Reflections on Cramming In Some “Summery” Activities – 2022 Edition
I’ve been working lots of Saturdays over the past several months, which means Sundays wind up being “chore/errand” days. Which means my weekends have been essentially non… Read more “Reflections on Cramming In Some “Summery” Activities – 2022 Edition”
Want Trendy Lodging? Try a Tiny House! Recap of Recent Stay In A Rental Tiny House (UPDATED)
This post has been updated with some new photos… My husband and I are seasoned campers. We started out tent camping together with mostly borrowed equipment in… Read more “Want Trendy Lodging? Try a Tiny House! Recap of Recent Stay In A Rental Tiny House (UPDATED)”
Three “Last of Their Kind” Businesses You Can Visit
Note: All information in this blog was accurate and up to date as of June 9, 2022. Please be sure to confirm whether the businesses listed here… Read more “Three “Last of Their Kind” Businesses You Can Visit”
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