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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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)”
Want an Airbnb Experience Only More Secluded? Try a Michigan State Parks Lodge Rental!
I hear that renting rooms and whole homes using Airbnb is quite popular these days. Though to be honest, it’s not something I’ve ever done – yet.… Read more “Want an Airbnb Experience Only More Secluded? Try a Michigan State Parks Lodge Rental!”
Two Things I Was Happy To See On The Second Day Of May, 2022…
My husband and I visited Cheboygan State Park for a few nights, staying in what used to be a park ranger residence. I’ll share pics of that… Read more “Two Things I Was Happy To See On The Second Day Of May, 2022…”
Rifle River (MI) Camping Trip July, 2021 Recap – Reunions, Dog Bites and Car Trouble – Oh My!
My husband and I got back from a three-night camping trip in mid Michigan last night. In a loaner vehicle (more about that in a bit, it’s… Read more “Rifle River (MI) Camping Trip July, 2021 Recap – Reunions, Dog Bites and Car Trouble – Oh My!”
First Tent Camping Trip of 2021…Soon!
My husband and I have been tent camping together for close to 30 years. In 1993, we packed up a tent we’d borrowed from my parents –… Read more “First Tent Camping Trip of 2021…Soon!”
Pssst – Honey Wagons Don’t Haul Honey, Honey!
It’s no secret that the global pandemic brought a lot of people into the Great Outdoors. Because of travel restrictions, stay at home orders and other things,… Read more “Pssst – Honey Wagons Don’t Haul Honey, Honey!”
(UPDATED APRIL 2023) Mill Lake Cabins – Like Staying in an Abandoned Summer Camp!
NOTE: As of 2021, these cabins have heat and electricity, when we stayed in them in September 2020, they did not have these amenities. My husband and… Read more “(UPDATED APRIL 2023) Mill Lake Cabins – Like Staying in an Abandoned Summer Camp!”
Anatomy of Planning a “Spur of the Moment” Camping Trip…
Wednesday, my employer called me back into work, and I’ll start working again next week. Seriously…while I was buying a new gazetteer at a local outdoor store… Read more “Anatomy of Planning a “Spur of the Moment” Camping Trip…”
It’s Happening! Camping Trip Next Week…
Now THIS feels like a real vacation! We have a few days on the vacation calendar next week, and plan to camp for two nights at a… Read more “It’s Happening! Camping Trip Next Week…”
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