Cauffee Espresso Bar and Bakery in Au Gres
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Cauffee Espresso Bar and Bakery in Au Gres, Michigan is a delightful stop for fresh coffee drinks and home made desserts on the Lake Huron side of the state.
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Literati Bookstore-Ann Arbor
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Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor is one of the best small bookstores in the world.
Read MoreHuron- Manistee National Forest- Au Sable River Camping and Kayaking
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The Au Sable River in Michigan’s Huron- Manistee National Forest is one of the best family friendly kayak and canoe rivers in the country. The gentle curves, steady pace and variety of stunning natural beauty make it a must see for outdoor oriented travelers to northern Michigan.
Read MoreDetroit Greenways Coalition-Family Friendly Biking
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The Detroit Greenways Coalition is making Detroit a true bike city.
Read MoreSleepy Dog Books- Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
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Sleepy Dog Books on 120 E. Broadway in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan is a wonderful independent book store in Michigan. It is inviting, comforting, and has a well-curated selection of books from local and national imprints and authors.
Read MoreNorth Country Trail-A Brief Guide
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The North Country Trail is a true American success story.
Read MoreApollo: When We Went to the Moon at The Henry Ford
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Apollo: When We Went to the Moon at The Henry Ford is an exhibition demonstrating the best of the human condition.
Read MoreDearborn Music
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Dearborn Music in Dearborn and Farmington is an amazing “record” store that has served the creative arts community in Michigan for over 50 years.
Read MoreDetroit River Walk in the Winter
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A walk along the Detroit River in winter is a rewarding fresh air trip.
Read MoreThe Dime Store Detroit
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The Dime Store Restaurant in Detroit has a variety of rewarding offerings.
Read MoreNeehee's Indian Street Food Restaurant in Canton
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Neehee’s Indian Street Food in Canton is a fun and tasty spot for a quick burst of flavor.
Read MoreSleepy Hollow State Park in Spring
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Sleepy Hollow State Park near Lansing is an excellent family friendly spot for picnics, walks and quick camping trips.
Read MoreTravel Dreams
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Travel engages our imagination and helps us connect to the world around us and to the important people in our lives. Michigan is a travel wonderland for families to explore, learn and create.
Read MoreIn the Stillness of Winter
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In the stillness of winter we savor our travel memories, and plan for future travel. In Michigan we get outdoors to hike, ski, snowmobile and enjoy this wonderful season.
Read MoreWatching the Bees- A Michigan Summer Meditation
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To travel well is to watch, notice, savor and wonder. We allow ourselves to pause and appreciate seeing a different part of the world or seeing a familiar part of our world differently.
Read MoreLumberman's Monument in Oscoda Michigan-Family Friendly Fun
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Lumberman’s Monument outside Oscoda, Michigan is a wonderful place for families to explore and learn about the importance of the logging industry in Michigan. A free, fun place to enjoy with great views from the high banks overlooking the Au Sable River.
Read MoreEastern Market: Shed 5 Saturdays for Families
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Eastern Market in Detroit has been a gathering place for metro Detroiters for generations. Great food, great people- a wonderful family friendly experience.
Read MoreUbuhle Beadwork at the Flint Institute of Arts
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This image is titled, “My Sea, My Sister, My Tears,” and is a lovely example of the Ubuhle Beadwork Collective-female beadmakers from South Africa. No longer at the Flint Institute of Arts, it is still on tour in 2022, so check out their website for information and locations.
Read More3 Tips for Successful Travel with Introverted Children
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Are you or your children introverted? Sensitive? Creative? Or Quiet? Read on to get 3 practical tips on making your Michigan Family Travel Adventures enjoyable!
Read MoreNorth Country Trail-Happy Anniversary!
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North Country Trail- Happy Annivesary
In 1980 the congress enacted legislation to create the system of trails which would be the North Country Trail, and on March 28, 1981 a group of volunteers created the non-profit group that would become the North Country Trail.
From humble beginnings, the trail has grown, evolved and in so doing improved numerous lives.
The North Country Trail is an impressive network of trails extending from New York through to North Dakota.
Michigan has over 1,000 miles of trails in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, the most of the North Country Trail.
Our family our proud to be members of this association. Although, we have only hiked a few dozen or so miles on the trail, it has captured our hearts and imaginations.
Jenny and I first encountered the trail while camping in the U.P near St. Ignace. We stumbled over thick roots as we kept an eye out for the wildcats that the ranger told us were recently spotted in the trees.
We have taken our kids for a hike out of the North Country Trail headquarters in Lowell, Michigan. The gentle uphill climb, leading to an expansive view was wonderful soul sustenance and exercise before we returned to the car to continue on our journey.
A favorite was a recent hike in the northern Lower Peninsula, outside of Petoskey. This hilly, well marked trail was challenging for a trail in Michigan, yet very walkable.
If you are thinking about getting in some serious hiking this summer consider working towards one of the two badges- the 50 mile or the 100 mile. They don't have to be all from one hike or time frame, but they are a great reminder of the many wonderful memories you will create from walking on the North Country Trail.
Happy Anniversary North Country Trail!
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