As of this past weekend, I’ve visited 69 of Michigan’s state parks and recreation areas (including designated historic sites)! Last weekend’s “check-off” adventures included visits to Clear… Read more “Sixty-Nine, Dudes! Michigan State Parks, That Is…”
Category: Michigan Weather
Rekindling Cabin Trip Memories (Brighton Recreation Area, April, 2021)
Beginning roughly 20 years ago, Brighton Recreation Area became an unofficial gathering spot for me and some friends (and friends of friends) for weekend trips in rental… Read more “Rekindling Cabin Trip Memories (Brighton Recreation Area, April, 2021)”
A Michigan Winter “Heat Wave” Is Happening!
We’re in the midst of a “winter heat wave” in Michigan! Yesterday, temps hit 46 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius). I did some house cleaning on Tuesday… Read more “A Michigan Winter “Heat Wave” Is Happening!”
We Love Camping, But Hate Other People – So Where/When/How Do We Camp?
My husband and I have been camping together since we were both 21 years old, and finishing college. We did our first camping trip together at Petoskey… Read more “We Love Camping, But Hate Other People – So Where/When/How Do We Camp?”
Now Where Did I Put That Snow Shovel? Digging Out of Uri’s Aftermath…
The last time I cleared any snow from our deck on the rear side of our house, which faces the woods, was inauguration day. I thought it… Read more “Now Where Did I Put That Snow Shovel? Digging Out of Uri’s Aftermath…”
Finally – REAL Winter Weather in Michigan! Also, Bars in Michigan Open Feb. 1!
Editor’s note: For those of you who intend to test your brains against my upcoming annual birthday trivia questions on Feb. 11, pay attention! There may be… Read more “Finally – REAL Winter Weather in Michigan! Also, Bars in Michigan Open Feb. 1!”
If Anyone Needs Me, I’m In My “Human Cave!”
There is no doubt a good number of us have been spending a lot of time with certain people in these dark pandemic days. Sometimes, way too… Read more “If Anyone Needs Me, I’m In My “Human Cave!””
Cosplay, Candy, Campfires and a Cabin – Pandemic Halloween 2020 (Brighton Recreation Area, MI)
If there are two things my husband and I both love – it’s a good cabin trip – and Halloween. We met at a Halloween Party in… Read more “Cosplay, Candy, Campfires and a Cabin – Pandemic Halloween 2020 (Brighton Recreation Area, MI)”
Latest Cabin Adventure – Orchard Beach State Park (Manistee, MI) – A View So Wonderful Everybody Wants Some! And Your Picnic Table, Too!
If you allow a “seasoned” camper to blather on long enough about their various adventures, sooner or later the phrase “camper courtesy” will come up. It can… Read more “Latest Cabin Adventure – Orchard Beach State Park (Manistee, MI) – A View So Wonderful Everybody Wants Some! And Your Picnic Table, Too!”
What Happens When You Let Gale-Force Winds From Lake Michigan Give Your Hair a “Blowout?”
Just got back from our annual fall “Up North” adventure about a half hour ago, so I’m just now making a vain attempt to catch up with… Read more “What Happens When You Let Gale-Force Winds From Lake Michigan Give Your Hair a “Blowout?””
