My husband and I have been taking camping trips together since 1993, when we were still dating and in college. Though we still occasionally use a tent… Read more “Waterloo Recreation Area Cabin Trip – September, 2026”
Category: Outdoor Tips
Hartwick Pines State Park – Even a Killer Storm Can’t Take it Down!
My husband and I recently rented a rustic cabin at Hartwick Pines State Park near Grayling, MI. We had to cancel a previous cabin trip around Halloween,… Read more “Hartwick Pines State Park – Even a Killer Storm Can’t Take it Down!”
Want To Frighten a Mountain Lion On a Hike? Make Sure Your Phone Has Some “Scary” Music!
Every so often, I get inspired by real-life stories that make me think: What would I do if I were in the same situation? 🤔 Of course,… Read more “Want To Frighten a Mountain Lion On a Hike? Make Sure Your Phone Has Some “Scary” Music!”
Zero Degrees Out? I Think I’ll Go Out for a Walk 😂
I decided to assemble a “dream team” of my warmest winter layers – old and newish – and go out for a walk this morning when my… Read more “Zero Degrees Out? I Think I’ll Go Out for a Walk 😂”
Recreation Goals – 2026
What better time to think about summer adventures than while temperatures are dipped lower than jeans waistlines in the late 1990s so as to show off tramp… Read more “Recreation Goals – 2026”
Don’t Judge a Scary Looking Cabin By its Cover! Meet Stone Path Cabin at Thompson’s Harbor State Park (Alpena, MI)…
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)…”
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!”
