Beginning roughly 20 years ago, Brighton Recreation Area became an unofficial gathering spot for me and some friends (and friends of friends) for weekend trips in rental… Read more “Rekindling Cabin Trip Memories (Brighton Recreation Area, April, 2021)”
Category: The Great Outdoors
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?”
(UPDATED APRIL 2023) Mill Lake Cabins – Like Staying in an Abandoned Summer Camp!
NOTE: As of 2021, these cabins have heat and electricity, when we stayed in them in September 2020, they did not have these amenities. My husband and… Read more “(UPDATED APRIL 2023) Mill Lake Cabins – Like Staying in an Abandoned Summer Camp!”
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…””
Unofficial Nicknames Of Michigan State Parks
I’ve visited more than 60 of Michigan’s State Parks in my lifetime. Along the way, I’ve learned that all of the parks have their own personality –… Read more “Unofficial Nicknames Of Michigan State Parks”
REVISED JUNE, 2020 – Car Camping Tips
Camping became a very popular pandemic activity in 2020. It’s a great way to get outdoors, which is a safer alternative than breathing other people’s exhaled air… Read more “REVISED JUNE, 2020 – Car Camping Tips”
(UPDATED) – Checklist of Michigan State Parks I’ve Visited (As of September, 2020)
The following is a list of state parks/recreation areas in Michigan. The ones I’ve visited will be denoted in green, and the activities for which I visited… Read more “(UPDATED) – Checklist of Michigan State Parks I’ve Visited (As of September, 2020)”
Trivia “Al Fresco” In Plymouth, MI Tonight?
A local trivia host has reported that trivia will be offered on the patio – outdoors – at a trivia spot in Plymouth, MI. Though I am… Read more “Trivia “Al Fresco” In Plymouth, MI Tonight?”
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…”
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…”
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