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How Do Michigan National Park Sites Stack Up Against the Rest of the Country?

How Do Michigan National Park Sites Stack Up Against the Rest of the Country?

February 25, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to one national park, two national lakeshores, a national battlefield park, a national historical park, and more than 1,100 miles on a…

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2023 Was The Fourth Busiest Year Ever at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

2023 Was The Fourth Busiest Year Ever at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

January 10, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan’s national parks and state parks saw record numbers in 2020 and 2021 as people looked for outdoor recreation opportunities in the midst of a…

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North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For Ninth Year

North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For Ninth Year

January 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

The North Country Trail Association first introduced the Hike 100 Challenge in 2016 and it has proven to be a great program for getting people…

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Here Are The Six Free Entrance Days For Michigan National Parks in 2024

Here Are The Six Free Entrance Days For Michigan National Parks in 2024

January 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to two national parks (Isle Royale and the North Country Trail), two national lakeshores, one national historic park, one national heritage area,…

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Popular Michigan Trail is Now One of the Newest National Parks

Popular Michigan Trail is Now One of the Newest National Parks

December 24, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

The North Country Trail is one of the longest trails in the United States, passing through eight states as it covers 4,800 miles. Close to…

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Are New Camping Options Coming for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?

Are New Camping Options Coming for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?

December 22, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Yesterday we took at some proposed changes at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore regarding the fees for Au Sable Light Station tours. this was one of…

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Proposed Changes for Au Sable Light Station Would Enhance Visitor Experience at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Proposed Changes for Au Sable Light Station Would Enhance Visitor Experience at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

December 21, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

There have been a few interesting developments for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore this month, with the National Park Service announcing it is looking for feedback…

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2022 Was Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore's Third Busiest Year Ever

2022 Was Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s Third Busiest Year Ever

March 25, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

In 2020 and 2021 we watched as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore set attendance records, with more than a million visitors coming to the park in…

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Here Are The Five Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2023

Here Are The Five Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2023

January 1, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to one national park, two national lakeshores, one national historic park, part of a national scenic trail, one national heritage area, and…

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Pictured Rocks Kayak Trip 2022 (PHOTO GALLERY) - Michigan Bucket List Adventure

Pictured Rocks Kayak Trip 2022 (PHOTO GALLERY) – Michigan Bucket List Adventure

July 14, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Kayak Trips

Uncle Ducky and Paddling Michigan have started Black Friday sales early and are currently offering 2 for 1 deals on the Paddler’s Choice and Taste of…

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