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Category: Parks and Recreation

Reflecting Upon A Recent Perfect Tuesday Afternoon (Tawas Point State Park, MI)

You know those days that you know are going to be terrible from the moment you get out of bed? Well, think about the polar opposite of… Read more “Reflecting Upon A Recent Perfect Tuesday Afternoon (Tawas Point State Park, MI)”

October 9, 2021 by heb23

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!”

July 2, 2021 by heb23

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!”

May 30, 2021 by heb23

Sixty-Nine, Dudes! Michigan State Parks, That Is…

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…”

May 26, 2021 by heb23

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?”

February 17, 2021February 18, 2021 by heb23

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!”

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by heb23

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?””

October 13, 2020 by heb23

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!”

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by heb23

I Was Only Trying To See The Worst of the Great Lakes – And Nearly Got Lost “Downriver…”

The best thing that ever happened to me while in Michigan’s “Downriver” area was winning $2,500 at a trivia tournament in 2017. Other than that? I’ve received… Read more “I Was Only Trying To See The Worst of the Great Lakes – And Nearly Got Lost “Downriver…””

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 by heb23

Five Lakes, Four Days – Getting a Jump on Labor Day Weekend 2020!

My husband and I decided to get a jump on Labor Day weekend and essentially do our four-day weekend early – ahead of the holiday traffic madness!… Read more “Five Lakes, Four Days – Getting a Jump on Labor Day Weekend 2020!”

September 5, 2020November 9, 2020 by heb23

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