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Kent County Parks: Our Guide To 40+ Amazing Sites

Kent County Parks: Our Guide To 40+ Amazing Sites

May 7, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

There are close to 40 great parks and trails that are part of the Kent County Parks system in the greater Grand Rapids area. These…

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The North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Heads Into Sixth Year After Record Participation

The North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Heads Into Sixth Year After Record Participation

December 19, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan has the most of a lot of things – we are blessed with the most freshwater coastline, the most lighthouses, and we also have…

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Millie Mine Bat Viewing and Millie Hill Lookout, Iron Mountain

Millie Mine Bat Viewing and Millie Hill Lookout, Iron Mountain

November 29, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

The sign on U.S.-2/141 while driving through Iron Mountain had always made us curious: “Bat Viewing Site” with an arrow pointing to the right, but…

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Take a Whimsical Stroll Through Portland's Leik Grove

Take a Whimsical Stroll Through Portland’s Leik Grove

October 1, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

We’ve discovered many excellent parks while traveling around the state, and Portland’s Leik Grove stands out among the new ones we discovered this year. Located…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Island Park, Alpena

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Island Park, Alpena

July 17, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For A Second Year

North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For A Second Year

May 4, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Following a highly successful Hike 100 Challenge to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national park system in 2016, the North Country Trail Association is once…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Cut River Bridge Trail, Mackinac County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Cut River Bridge Trail, Mackinac County

April 4, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Summit Peak, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Summit Peak, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

September 20, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Falls River Falls, L'Anse

Falls River Falls, L’Anse

July 25, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to more than 200 waterfalls, and the Falls River Falls in L’Anse offers visitors a great chance to see multiple…

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Ogemaw Falls - Baraga County

Ogemaw Falls – Baraga County

January 24, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The small falls found on Ogemaw Creek off of Baraga Plains Rd. are located about a hundred feet from the main road, but due to…

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