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!”
Category: Outdoor Tips
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!”
Mill Lake Cabins – Like Staying in an Abandoned Summer Camp!
My husband and I lucked out last weekend and were able to rent a 10-person cabin for two nights at a park not far from our home.… Read more “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…”
Ordered A New Tent Today! AND I Can Stand Up In It!
I ordered a new camping tent online today. Shopping for a tent can be quite an ordeal when you’re a tall person! Using the “compare” feature on… Read more “Ordered A New Tent Today! AND I Can Stand Up In It!”
Want To Know How I Got This Scar? Playing An Outdoor Trivia Game!
About a year ago, I played a trivia game outdoors at a bar called Powell’s Pub in Ypsilanti. You can read a recap of that game here. No,… Read more “Want To Know How I Got This Scar? Playing An Outdoor Trivia Game!”
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