It’s one thing when you can “get away from it all” by taking several days off for a camping trip or vacation. Though – to be honest… Read more “The Joys of One-Night Camping Trips”
Category: State Parks
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…”
Upper Manistee Camping Trip 2020
“You can’t get to anything pretty unless you’re taking a dirt road to get there,” I said to my husband as we trudged very carefully – and… Read more “Upper Manistee Camping Trip 2020”
Played The Fun Game of “What’s In This Tiny Bottle?” Pre-Camping Trip Adventures…
Preparing for the first camping trip of the year can be almost as much of an adventure as the trip itself! Tracking down gear, making sure all… Read more “Played The Fun Game of “What’s In This Tiny Bottle?” Pre-Camping Trip Adventures…”
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…”
Harrisville State Park Cabin Fever Weekend – October, 2019 (Literally)!
Let’s pretend I’m an overly important person standing at a lectern on a stage addressing a room full of about…500 people And I ask: “Let’s see a… Read more “Harrisville State Park Cabin Fever Weekend – October, 2019 (Literally)!”
Fact Du Jour – August 22, 2019 – Michigan Parks Donated By The Dodge Brothers
John and Horace Dodge – who started their own car company – and bought a lot of land in Michigan. Though you can’t tell by this photo,… Read more “Fact Du Jour – August 22, 2019 – Michigan Parks Donated By The Dodge Brothers”
All Right, Michigan Weather – You Win This Round!
Planning camping trips during the summer months in Michigan is always a gamble. Will it be too buggy? Too warm? Too chilly? Too wet? Is there a… Read more “All Right, Michigan Weather – You Win This Round!”
That Time I Participated In A Wake – For A Moose…
In July, 2010 my husband and I did a camping trip at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, and set up a tent at the Rivermouth rustic campground. It… Read more “That Time I Participated In A Wake – For A Moose…”
More Than Just The Waterfalls – Tahquamenon Falls State Park
If you live in Michigan, you probably already know that Tahquamenon Falls State Park will likely be on just about every “top five” list of places you MUST… Read more “More Than Just The Waterfalls – Tahquamenon Falls State Park”
