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Fall in Charlevoix Michigan

Fall in Charlevoix Michigan

The leaves have been changing, the fall vibes are in the air and we head to Charlevoix for awesome paddling, biking, hiking and more! Let's start with a three lake...
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Adventures in Jackson Michigan

Adventures in Jackson Michigan

Paddling. Hiking. Eating. Downtown. Art. Foot Golf. Yea, that's right, we had a friendly competition of foot golf. We planned our visit to Jackson to incorporate some of our favorite...
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Stepping Up Our Night Sky Photography | Merrell Night Sky Shoes

Stepping Up Our Night Sky Photography | Merrell Night Sky Shoes

A shoe that has a glow-in-the-dark outsole and reflective features that looks like stars. That sounds like the perfect shoe we would have wanted when we were kids. Guess what?...
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13 Photos that Represent the 13 Weeks of Summer

13 Photos that Represent the 13 Weeks of Summer

Today is the last official day of summer. Summer is a special time of year in Michigan and today we are celebrating summer by sharing one of our favorite photos...
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Upper Peninsula Fall Color Road Trip Planning

Upper Peninsula Fall Color Road Trip Planning

Fall color season is near and we are here to help you plan to experience some of the best fall foliage in the USA! Lets specifically talk about fall color...
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Mackinac Island for Adventurers

Mackinac Island for Adventurers

A lot of things may come to your mind when you think of Mackinac Island. Horses. Bikes. No Cars. Fudge. Ice Cream. Forts. Ferry Rides. Arch Rock. These are all...
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5 Places to Paddle in Alpena Michigan

5 Places to Paddle in Alpena Michigan

Lakes, rivers and Great Lakes. Paddleboards, kayaks and canoes. Let's take a look at 5 places we paddled around Alpena, Michigan! 1. We are starting with a Lake Huron paddle....
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Summer Days in Kalamazoo

Summer Days in Kalamazoo

It's July in Michigan. Its time for lake days, patio beverages and baseball games. We decided to start our recent visit to the Kalamazoo area with a day on a...
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