Visiting Michigan as a Family

All Trails Lead to Beer (Michigan)

In Michigan, mountain bike trail expansion projects are in progress all over the state. The pandemic has spurred a rapidly expanding sport, and riders are eager to get outdoors and explore. Bikers...

Backpacking the Silver Creek Pathway (Michigan)

We always emphasize the annual niece/nephew backpacking trip is a learning journey. It's a weekend in Michigan to gain some backcountry and independent skills like setting up a tent or hammock...

Superior Views (UP North in Michigan)

The view from the Rock Cut Cabin was pristine – Lake Superior stretched out beyond our sight, golden eagles soared overhead, thimbleberry bushes lined the driveway, a rock-face bordered the fire...

Spring Thaw Pedal (Michigan)

Drip…. Drip…. Drip…. I am in my office, tapping keys to the rhythm of the snowmelt dripping off the roof and soaking into the saturated ground. The birds are back, too, even Mr. and Mrs...

Detroit: Henry Ford Museum

I started listening to an audiobook written by Arthur Hailey “Wheels". I love this author and read almost all of his books. He always has the ability to develop an entertaining plot, precisely...

Michigan - The Great Beer and Bike State

Trail usage is on the rise for runners, hikers, and bikers of all levels… especially the mountain bike niche. Dirt shredders and their two-wheeled creatures have come out of their homes from the...