Big Bay By Night: The Lake, the Loons, and Skinny Dipping Under the Stars
As much as I love laying on the beach under the blazing hot sun, jumping off the cliffs at Big Bay State Park, and my morning runs along the boardwalk, nighttime at Big Bay is my favorite time at Big Bay. Between the distant, lonely call of the loons, the peaceful solitude of having the … Read more Big Bay By Night: The Lake, the Loons, and Skinny Dipping Under the Stars
Tom’s Burned Down Cafe: “It’s Not A Bar, It’s An Experience”
By day Madeline Island is a quirky beach getaway. At night the magic begins. Usually, when people think of a beach vacation they imagine working on their tan while lying on golden sand. While Madeline Island most definitely has that aspect of island life going for it, the shores of Lake Superior aren’t the only … Read more Tom’s Burned Down Cafe: “It’s Not A Bar, It’s An Experience”
All Uphill to the Appalachian Trail: The Hike That Made Me Say “F*ck” A Lot
We woke up early in the morning with our girl-power mentality in full effect, totally ready to conquer our day of serious hiking. The first two days were the warmup. I thought it would be sufficient to get my body prepared for our all uphill, hot, 8 mile trek up to the Appalachian Trail. I … Read more All Uphill to the Appalachian Trail: The Hike That Made Me Say “F*ck” A Lot
Great Smoky Mountains: Forging Rivers and (not) Charming Snakes
So far, I’d been having a fantastic time in Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Our first wilderness Ladycation in almost a year was proving to be just what the doctor ordered. Fresh air, sunshine, and none of the distractions of normal life; I already felt more clear and relaxed than I had in months. Lindsey … Read more Great Smoky Mountains: Forging Rivers and (not) Charming Snakes
How I Decided to Spend My 40th Birthday: Family, Friends and Adventure
The big 4-0 was approaching. I wasn’t really sure how I felt about that. On the one hand, I always thought 40 was so old. On the other hand, I didn’t feel old. I’d always assumed I’d feel different at 40: wiser, more established, maybe a little boring. You know, a married homeowner, mom-jeans, much … Read more How I Decided to Spend My 40th Birthday: Family, Friends and Adventure
