Our Family's Adventures Around the Great Lakes.
Grand Marais Michigan and Pictured Rock National Lakeshore After 3 nights in the Les Cheneaux Islands we moved on to Grand Marais, Michigan. The weather actually worked in our favor for ounce. It rained while we were packing up and … Continued
Hiking to Spray Falls – August 4, 2011 Spray Falls is the most remote waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. I think it is also the most impressive as it drops from the top of the cliffs right into the … Continued
Les Cheneaux Islands – Cedarville, Michigan. – July 30 to August 1, 2011 For our UP camping trip this year we spent 3 nights at Loons Point Campground in Cedarville, Michigan and then 5 nights at Woodland Park Campground in … Continued
Early Summer Camping Trip 2011 – June 19-26, 2011 For our June camping trip this year we first went to the Platte River Campgrounds in Sleeping Bear Dunes, then to Fisherman’s Island State Park in Charlevoix and lastly, Orchard Beach … Continued
Memorial Day Weekend – Ludington State Park – May 27-31, 2011 We decided to stay a little closer to home for our first camping trip of 2011, because it was a trip with two new additions to our family. It … Continued
Regan’s First Backpacking Trip – Spending a night at the Jack Pine Hike-in campground in Ludington State Park – Sept 25-26, 2010 A good way to escape the crowds in one of the most popular parks in the state is to stay … Continued
Our camping trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – August 21-28, 2010 We left fairly early Saturday morning for our end of summer camping trip to the upper peninsula. Everyone was ready for a break by the time we reached Mackinaw City … Continued
Hiking the Chapel Loop – August 26, 2010 If you are looking for the best loop to day hike in Michigan, try the Chapel Loop in Pictured Rocks National and you will not be disappointed. This 10.4 mile loop passes … Continued
Pines Point Recreation Area and Silver Lake State Park – Day Trip – August 8, 2010 A stormy morning gave way to warm and windy Sunday afternoon. We packed a lunch and our swimsuits in the car and drove up … Continued
