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Category: Michigan – Upper Peninsula

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Friday the 13th Camping at Tahquamenon Falls State Park


The late summer sun was just beginning to set when the three of us turned off of the winding, tree-lined road that made its way through Tahquamenon Falls State Park, but the gloom of dreary cloud cover had already begun to foreshadow what was to come. Luke and I checked…
Posted on September 17, 2019November 26, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy
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52 Hike Challenge Spring Report


The spring segment of my 52 Hike Challenge ended up being...a bit challenging. The season began with a couple of muddy hikes with Patronus. In April I got injured.  I still wanted to keep hiking, so Luke and I decided to take Patronus to visit Belle Isle State Park in…
Posted on July 11, 2019November 26, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy
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Visiting Tahquamenon Falls State Park


If a road trip across Michigan's Upper Peninsula is on your bucket list, consider Tahquamenon Falls as one of many noteworthy places to stop. On a gloomy Saturday in late May, my friends and I made our way to Tahquamenon Falls State Park to enjoy some camping, hiking, and a…
Posted on July 9, 2019November 26, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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Touring the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum


As we made our way from Tahquamenon Falls to the city of Munising, where we would begin our backpacking trip of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, my friends and I decided to check out the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. Nestled in a quiet area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula along the…
Posted on July 8, 2019November 26, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy
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One Day in Munising


The city of Munising sits along the coastline of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. After finishing our backpacking trip of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, my friends and I decided to take a rest day in the city of Munising. We rented a really hotel suite.  We took hot…
Posted on June 15, 2019November 26, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy
pictured rocks backpacking grand portal point
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Pictured Rocks Vlog


I recently did a three day backpacking trip of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in northern Michigan with my friends, Erin and Megan.  Here's a vlog I put together of some of the things we got to see and do during our hike. More Info: Backpacking the Pictured Rocks Backpacking…
Posted on May 30, 2019November 26, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy
grand portal point
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Backpacking the Pictured Rocks


Backpacking the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has been high on my bucket list for several years. The section of Lake Superior shoreline in Michigan's Upper Peninsula stretching from Munising to Grand Marais is said to be one of the most beautiful hikes in the state of Michigan, complete with painted…
Posted on May 26, 2019November 26, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy

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Instagram post 2197605504682160599_7442215950 Somehow Naga manages to look beautiful even when she’s rolling around on the ground biting Fezzik’s face while they play. Can somebody teach me how to be this photogenic, please and thank you?
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Instagram post 2197545538256561247_7442215950 If there’s one thing I learned over the past year from doing my 52 Hike Challenge, it’s the importance of planning ahead and being prepared. Regular hiking with Patronus to keep us both appropriately in shape for “goal hikes”, bringing along the Ten Essentials on every hike (plus reliable traction devices in the winter), and following safety precautions like checking the weather, carrying bear spray, and letting someone know where I was not only helped make me less anxious, they made it possible for me to deal with the unexpected. Sometimes it totally felt like I was being way over prepared compared to everyone else, but at the end of the day, there were times when I totally needed that extra layer, or first aid supplies, or food and water. I think this step is extra important when you’re hiking with a dog, because not only do you have to care for yourself, you also have to be able to care for your best friend. 🗺
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Instagram post 2197496943461439912_7442215950 “I took my love, I took it down // Climbed a mountain and I turned around // And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills // 'Til the landslide brought me down” ❄️
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Instagram post 2196812020991809013_7442215950 It was super snowy during our last weekend getaway, so of course we headed outside to play in the snow with the dogs!  Naga naturally has a very cheery, silly, and playful personality, so we loved watching her pounce and dive into snow, then run around and play with Fezzik. As much as I do like to hike and run in the winter, playing in the snow with dogs totally makes me feel like a kid again! ❄️ TELL ME: What are your favorite winter time activities? ❄️
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Instagram post 2196685619819105098_7442215950 As a fellow older sibling, I think this was completely justified. ❄️
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Instagram post 2196154845428563213_7442215950 I don’t always try to stand out, but when I do, it’s usually because I need to be visible. (P.S. Crochet pattern for this beanie is on the blog...link is in bio.)
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Instagram post 2195986977739097025_7442215950 We were trying to do a majestic pose. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Naga has only been on a handful of hikes so far, and only limited mileage since she is still a puppy, but she definitely LOVED climbing this staircase and hopping from rock to rock. 🐶
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Instagram post 2195439139544128716_7442215950 Just a very happy Patronus in his natural habitat. ❄️
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Instagram post 2195238513870799930_7442215950 Three bears in their element. 🐶🐶🚶🏻‍♂️
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