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: The Great Outdoors
Petoskey State Park Visit – July, 2026
My husband and I recently did a camping trip at Petoskey State Park in Northern Michigan. We had not visited this park for camping since August, 1993… Read more “Petoskey State Park Visit – July, 2026”
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 😂”
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)…”
(Revised) What Happened on Isle Royale? 🤔
I’m seeing reports that two people were found dead on Isle Royale, the least visited park in the US national parks system – and one of the… Read more “(Revised) What Happened on Isle Royale? 🤔”
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…”
