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Big Sable Point Lighthouse: Hike To An Iconic Lake Michigan Beacon at the Recently Reopened Ludington State Park

Big Sable Point Lighthouse: Hike To An Iconic Lake Michigan Beacon at the Recently Reopened Ludington State Park

August 13, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Ludington State Park reopened to the public at the tail end of June, after a closure of nearly 10 months for upgrades and renovations. The…

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Pinnacle Falls: A Marquette County Wilderness Waterfall That's Worth the Drive

Pinnacle Falls: A Marquette County Wilderness Waterfall That’s Worth the Drive

July 19, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Marquette County is home to many beautiful waterfalls and seemingly endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Over the years we’ve had the chance to visit Yellow Dog…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Dune Harbor Park, Muskegon County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Dune Harbor Park, Muskegon County

April 15, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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2024 Year in Review: 24 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time

2024 Year in Review: 24 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time

December 26, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

As 2024 winds down it is time for our annual look back at the new places in Michigan we were able to explore this year….

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: The Narnia Trail, a Scenic and Magical Hike in the Upper Peninsula

Michigan Trail Tuesday: The Narnia Trail, a Scenic and Magical Hike in the Upper Peninsula

November 26, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: KLH Dunes Preserve, Grand Haven

Michigan Trail Tuesday: KLH Dunes Preserve, Grand Haven

November 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Big Changes Coming at Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Big Changes Coming at Tahquamenon Falls State Park

October 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Tahquamenon Falls State Park is one of Michigan’s most visited Upper Peninsula parks, thanks to its large campgrounds, miles of hiking trails, and of course…

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Work Has Finally Started On Opening Michigan's Tallest Waterfall To Public

Work Has Finally Started On Opening Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall To Public

October 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

On October 1st, the Michigan posted a notice that the Houghton Douglass Falls site (also known as Douglass Houghton Falls or Houghton Falls) would be…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wetmore Pond Nature Trails, Marquette County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wetmore Pond Nature Trails, Marquette County

October 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Naas Mauger Raunecker And Leslie Nature Preserve Complex , Harbor Springs

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Naas Mauger Raunecker And Leslie Nature Preserve Complex , Harbor Springs

September 24, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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