You know a place must be gorgeous when a turn of the century lumber baron buys it, then decides it’s too beautiful to be logged! The Sylvania Wilderness is a gorgeous area to explore by canoe!
Category Archives: Hiking and Kayaking Michigan
Trail Maintenance on the North Country Scenic Trail
A weekend of trail work with the Jordan Valley 45 NCT chapter
Niagara Escarpment Trip Report:
A weekend hiking trip in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, camping in the Hiawatha National Forest
Trip Planning Gone Awry:
What should have been a fairly straightforward day-hiking trip turns out to be anything but.
Roaming ‘Round New Zealand
A two-week exploration of the North Island of New Zealand
Chipping Away at Orphan Sections of the NCT
When your favorite trail is covered in deep snow, are skis the way to go?
Goodbye Fall, Hello Winter! Adventures in the Jordan Valley
A fall/winter kayaking and hiking adventure in northwest lower Michigan’s Jordan Valley.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park Backpacking Trip Report
A weekend backpacking trip to Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Adventures in Hocking Hills
A family vacation to Ohio’s scenic Hocking Hills State Park
Grand Island Trip Report
Long weekend on Grand Island, off the coast of Munising, MI in Lake Superior.
Exploring Michigan and other cool places 