Posts by Katy Wolffis
Your Guide to Fall Color Destinations in Michigan
We all know that Michigan fall foliage is spectacular, and our state has the rankings to prove it! We were ranked #4 by LawnStarter last year and the UP just got a #2 ranking from USA Today as a fall destination. With an average of 12 weeks of fall colors that spread from the UP…
Read MoreMy 5 Favorite Disc Golf Courses in West Michigan
I’ve been disc golfing for over 20 years and have played quite a few courses in West Michigan. At one point, we were running a small league with friends and playing a different course every week. There are so many courses in West Michigan, all with a variety of terrain and difficulty that you can…
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Disc Golf
Disc Golf is a very popular hobby and sport! You’ve probably seen some of those weird-looking metal baskets while driving around. There are dozens of courses all over Michigan, with one of the highest-rated courses here on the West side of the state. I’ve been disc golfing since I was probably 14, but it feels…
Read MoreExploring Our Backyard-Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is truly an adventure wonderland! When you’ve lived in one state your whole life, it can be difficult to see the beauty and wonder of where you live. I’ve been to a few of the hotspots in Michigan (I live in one of the most popular), but haven’t done as much exploring…
Read MoreAnother World-Exploring Salt Lake City and Moab, Utah
Our family decided that for our 30th birthdays each kid will get a bucket list trip. Mine was going to Chincoteague-which was a surprise to me and fulfilled a childhood dream of mine. This year, it was my brother’s turn, and he chose Utah. Both of my siblings have been to Utah in the past…
Read More4 hours in Arches National Park
National Parks are the gems of America. They are uniquely American. There really aren’t other places in the world where huge swaths of the natural landscape are preserved for tourists to enjoy in an accessible way. The idea of preserving these amazing natural wonders is part of the conservative mindset that many Americans have when…
Read MoreWhy Should You Visit Ohio? | Cuyahoga Valley Adventures
Multiple times after telling people we were going to Ohio on vacation, people would incredulously ask, “Why Ohio?” It may not seem to be THE place to go for sightseeing and hiking, but Ohio boasts some amazing parks for hiking and sightseeing- Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Hocking Hills State Park. After visiting Hocking Hills…
Read More3 Tips for Better Nature Photos
We take pictures of our experiences everywhere we go and creating them is so much easier than in the past. Even so, many people want to improve their photography skills, so they can create a photo they can be proud of printing and hanging in their house. You don’t have to be a professional or…
Read MoreTop 5 Michigan Road Trips
Michigan may not seem like an adventure wonderland to those on the outside, but native Michiganders know there is so much to see in our grand state! There are multiple ways to explore Michigan, but road trips might just be the most fun way to see all Michigan can offer! These are some Michigan road…
Read More5 Cabin Rentals for Adventures in Michigan
Michigan is chock full of so many adventures! We can sometimes forget that our great state has so much to offer! Whether you are into cycling, off-roading, fishing, kayaking, or just want to enjoy the beauty of our great state and get away from the hustle and bustle of life, these cabin rentals offer something…
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