Our Family's Adventures Around the Great Lakes.
Laughing Whitefish Falls Scenic Site – August 20, 2014 It was our second rainy day in a row while we were camping at the Tourist Park in Marquette. We already used up our rainy day activity list the day before. … Continued
The Overlook Trail at Fayette State Park – August 16, 2014 The main attraction of Fayette State Park is the Historic Fayette Townsite and the remains of the iron smelting operation. However, there are also about 4 miles of hiking … Continued
The Hiking Trails at Leelanau State Park – June 24, 2014 Leelanau State Park protects over 1,300 acres right at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. The park is split into 2 separate areas. The small part right at the … Continued
Green Point Dunes Trail – June 21, 2014 Green Point Dunes Preserve is located just off from M-22 between the small towns of Elberta and Arcadia. The short hiking trail that leads through nice hardwood forest to a sandy beach … Continued
Scenic Ridge Trail – May 24, 2014 In the spring of 2014 we spent Labor Day weekend camping in the Channel Campground in Muskegon State Park. Before packing and heading home on Labor Day we decided to hike the Scenic … Continued
Muskegon State Park Hiking Trails – May 24, 2014 In the spring of 2014 we spent Labor Day weekend camping in the Channel Campground in Muskegon State Park. After a cool night we woke up to a nice and sunny … Continued
Hiking the South Trail at Saugatuck Dunes State Park – April 27, 2014 Saugatuck Dunes State Park is a relatively undeveloped State Park that is about a 4.5 mile drive north of downtown Saugatuck. The park has a gravel parking … Continued
Hiking the Lost Lake and Island Trail Loop at Ludington State Park – September 14, 2013 Ludington State Park has over 18 miles of well marked hiking trails. One of our favorite short hikes is a 2 mile loop around Lost … Continued
Cottonwood Trail -Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – September 2, 2013 The Cottonwood Trail located at stop #4 on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is great place to get out of your car and see some of this spectacular scenery … Continued
Hunter’s Point Trail – Copper Harbor Michigan – August 20, 2013 Hunter’s Point Park just west of town in Copper Harbor is unique place that is worth taking a little time to explore. The point protects the west end of … Continued