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”
Category: Pure Michigan
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)…”
Leelanau State Park Cabin Trip – Juneteenth Weekend 2025
My husband and I visited Leelanau State Park for the fourth – or fifth – time over the weekend of Juneteenth in 2025. This was the first… Read more “Leelanau State Park Cabin Trip – Juneteenth Weekend 2025”
Mill Lake Cabins Visit Part Deux – 2024 Edition
My husband and I revisited the Mill Lake Cabins on Memorial weekend. This was our second visit- we visited the first time in September, 2020 during the… Read more “Mill Lake Cabins Visit Part Deux – 2024 Edition”
When You Want To Get Out To Enjoy Nature, You Find a Way!
Recently I stayed in a mini-cabin at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area near Lapeer, MI (located east of Flint). I also paid a second visit to Seven Lakes State… Read more “When You Want To Get Out To Enjoy Nature, You Find a Way!”
How Does a Couple Celebrate 30 Years of Tent Camping Together? Go on a Camping Trip, Of Course!
My husband and I recently took a trip to Northern MI for a tent camping trip. This year marked the 30th year that he and I have… Read more “How Does a Couple Celebrate 30 Years of Tent Camping Together? Go on a Camping Trip, Of Course!”
Hello, Summer, 2023!
Memorial Day Weekend 2023 has begun – and later today, I’ll be on the road to visit my parents-in-law, who have a lovely spot on the Muskegon… Read more “Hello, Summer, 2023!”
Reflections on Cramming In Some “Summery” Activities – 2022 Edition
I’ve been working lots of Saturdays over the past several months, which means Sundays wind up being “chore/errand” days. Which means my weekends have been essentially non… Read more “Reflections on Cramming In Some “Summery” Activities – 2022 Edition”
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!”
Sleepy Hollow State Park (MI) – Great For a Winter Escape!
My husband and I booked a “modern cabin” at Sleepy Hollow State Park near Lansing, MI and had an absolute blast! It’s been years since we’ve used… Read more “Sleepy Hollow State Park (MI) – Great For a Winter Escape!”
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