Solo. One word, one goal, one person. I’m not “free-soloing” like Alex Honnold, the infamous American rock climber, although some could call what I’m doing just as exposing. It’s not
It’s no secret that Northern Michigan is known for its charm and beauty. It’s easy to spend days wandering the many towns that dot the shoreline of Lake Michigan, exploring
A few weeks ago, my family and I completed our second annual “Ski Weekend” with our family friends. We started this tradition last year and don’t plan on slowing down
As the seasons shift from summer to fall, to early winter, so do patterns in our family. Our little town of Traverse City, a popular summer destination, now is quiet
Our family loves to adventure to new places together, especially in our home state of Michigan. We live in Traverse City, and as we looked at a map, we noticed
The “spring” blues hit hard this time of the year, with the weather undecided on what it wants to do. I deal with it differently every year; sometimes, I focus
Adventure is never far from home — especially if you live in Michigan. Even in the doldrums of winter, there are always places to go and things to experience. Recently,
Winter was approaching, our minds excited for the prospect of snow and all the delight it brings. Our kids have been begging for a ski weekend at Boyne Mountain with
If you only try one new adventure this year, make it Michigan winter rafting on the Jordan River… It’s no surprise that I believe the winter season is pure magic
Let me tell you a secret- adventure is here- RIGHT HERE- under your nose. You don’t have to go far, spend a lot of money, or take a week off
I am sitting outside, listening to the crickets sing. It is a sign of the oncoming autumn. The air is calm, and it takes a while for the day to
Marquette is a town known for many things – history, skiing, mountain biking, breweries, and of course, hiking. I spent almost 10 years in Colorado, bagging peaks and filling my
The first time I went to Marquette, Michigan, it was a happy mistake. A friend was getting married just outside of Munising, and luckily, a camping spot became available in
Last week, I traveled with my children up to the Upper Peninsula. We have passed through many of these towns several times before, but this time, we were on a
If I could freeze this season of life, I would. My kids, now ages ten and seven, are pure magic. They are still innocent, without the weight of a job