Hiking

We took a hiatus from the Coronavirus for a hike in the Kensington Metropark. Here is a sample of the animal kingdom we encountered with Chuck’s narration.

We took a deep dive into Milford Sound in New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park on an overnight cruise with Real Journeys.

Our Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program application is in the mail. Fingers crossed they select us! If you’ve got any voodoo magic skills and can cast a spell to help the panel select us, we wouldn’t stop you. 

Hiking in New Zealand is a life affirming event and we made sure we latched on to a life well lived with these easy jaunts in both the North and South islands.

The New Zealand Heli-Hike on the Fox Glacier is awesome. Do it. You won’t regret. The safety meeting before the helicopter ride had a few shockers.

Nina and the Buffalo Riders heat up a beautiful summer night and kickoff of Michigan Legacy Art Park Summer Sound series.

I’ve got five reasons why the White Island tour of New Zealand’s most active volcano should be on your itinerary! It wasn’t initially on my 20-day New Zealand itinerary, I’m so glad I added...

Our hiking adventures in the Cairngorms and Glen Coe were even sweeter with the help of Murray and Allan from Kingdom Guides.

Our visit to Isle Royale in early August was postcard perfect – Moose, Thimbleberries, Sunsets, Ranger Stories, and tired feet from long hikes. 

The Canyon Falls trail along the Sturgeon River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been dubbed “Michigan’s Grand Canyon.” It is 15 miles south of L’Anse, Michigan on US 41. There is plenty of parking at the roadside park. Blue slashes along the trail mark the North Country...

Our bucket-list vacation started in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland region and ended with a whirlwind tour of Lake Como. Enjoy the details!

Best of Life In Michigan 2015 recap of some of our most cherished memories from the year — Auroras, Sunsets, Bluegrass, Steampunk, Mushroom Houses, Dog sledding, Snowshoeing, fermentation and 4 Elf!

Pictured Rocks by land or water! It doesn’t matter, it is beautiful either way. And we’ve got bonus material, the Northern Lights from Au Train Beach.

A travel log of a hiker’s visit to Jasper National Park and Mt. Robson Provincial Park. It includes pictures and descriptions of day hikes. Including commentary from Charles your tour guide.

A travel log of a hiker’s visit to Banff, Kootney and YohoNational Parks. It includes pictures and descriptions of day hikes. Including commentary from Charles your tour guide.

Ann Arbor is crisscrossed with miles of trail. One of our favorite sections is the Leslie Park Trail between Black Pond Woods Nature Area and Pontiac Trail.

Looking for ideas for your next Michigan Winter Vacation? Our itinerary from our vacation included dog sledding, snowshoing, a haunted hotel, Big Bay Tour

There is no shortage of snow in Michigan’s U.P. We enjoyed excellent Snowshoeing along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, on Hog Back Mountain and along the Yellow Dog River near Big Bay, Michigan.

Two days of Hiking in Lassen Volcanic National Park prior to the Bizz Johnson 50K in Susanville, California. Many great trail pictures and fun commentary.

Looking for ideas for your trip to the Porcupine Mountains? Hiking suggestions for Lake of the Clouds and Presque Isle. And where to eat and sleep.

An urban hike through the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan on a glorious summer day. A great way to take in the sights and discover.