Travel

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.

For our U.P. Winter vacation we wanted a place in Marquette that was close to the New Years Eve ball drop and Blackrocks Brewery. The Landmark Inn was a perfect location. Little did we know that it is...

Our Michigan Winter vacation in the U.P. continued with a trip up to Big Bay, Michigan to learn more about the place where the movie Anatomy of A Murder was made. While we were there we met great people and learned about the Big Bay Shuffle. Big Bay, Michigan - Anatomy of a Murder and a...

I said to Chuck while we were planning our winter vacation to the U.P., “We should try dog sledding, wouldn’t that be a hoot?” He needed little encouragement and before I could bat an eye, I was bundled up and on a dog sled in Munising, Michigan. Everyone should try dog...

NAIAS (North American International Auto Show) was in high gear this year in Detroit, Michigan with a bounty of extraordinary cars to dazzle the senses. It really is a car lover’s paradise.

From dazzling jewelry, to whimsical stuffed creatures, to one of kind concert poster art, and dangerously funny sculptures, at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair.

We filled our boots and purchased gifts from local artists during Ann Arbor’s 2014 Kerrytown Kindlefest. Plus, we saw St. Nick and found some Stollen Nuts.

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.

The voice in my head said, “Why are you here?” But I knew why I was at the start line for Bizz Johnson 50K. My story along with many pictures and details.

We found a few surprises on the S.S. Badger Ferry — Beer, Tron, tasty food, and lots of wind! It was a speedy ride from Manitowoc to Ludington.

We loved hiking in Zion National Park! We have lots of great pictures and recommendations if you are planning to visit the park and Springdale, UT.

As far as I’m concerned, my holiday season kicks-in with Ann Arbor’s Midnight Madness event. This event is a nice sampling of Ann Arbor, Michigan–shopping, merrymaking, bar hopping and fun all rolled into one event. This year’s event didn’t disappoint.

Hike the HooDoos! Fairyland, Navajo and Queens Garden were just a few of the trails we hiked in Bryce Canyon- Thor’s Hammer, China Wall & much more

Beautiful hikes (Bright Angel Point, North Kaibab and Transept Trails), stunning sunsets and crazy stories from our North Rim Grand Canyon Hiking adventure

Have you ever wondered what running a marathon was like? Join Brenda as she takes you step by step through the 2013 Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tahqua Beer Run...who needs a beer??   Ok, I admit it. When we travel, the first thing I seek out after a place to stay, is where to find a local beer. Whether the destination is Scotland or Traverse City, Michigan, finding good beer is part of what makes traveling fun. That said, when we...

Its 100 degrees; Must be time for the Ann Arbor Art Fairs!   Its sort of a long standing joke that the week of Art Fairs in Ann Arbor is going to be hot and muggy. This year did not disappoint! Even though the heat was oppressive on Friday, we still had a fun time checking out the sights...

Blame it on the Maynard! I've never really been a much of a wine person. For me, its always been about beer. Not really sure why. I guess its sort of like you are a water person versus a land lover. In any case, my relationship with wine changed after watching the movie "Blood Into Wine"....

  Beer, its whats for dinner (and lunch, and well just about any time!) While up in Traverse City for the Bayshore half and full marathon over Memorial day weekend, we couldn't miss an opportunity to check out some great Michigan beer. The Traverse City area has become a bit of a beer mecca...

A Tale of Four Castles is a tour of the castles we visited during our trip to Scotland in 2012: Edinburgh Castle, Eilean Donan, Dunvegan, Urquhart Castle

The Fellowship of the Ring - The Ring of Steall that is Why The Ring? One of my favorite scenes from the movie Braveheart, is when William Walace is running through the mountains of Scotland.  I had always thought that if I ever get over to Scotland, I need to find those mountains and run on...