Posts by Katy Wolffis
Exploring 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 has decided that for me and my siblings’ 30th birthdays, the birthday kid gets to plan a 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…
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 sight seeing and hiking, but Ohio does boast two National Parks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Hocking Hills National Park. After visiting Hocking Hills in 2020,…
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…
Read MoreFall Adventures at Apple Orchards!
Fall season is for apple orchards! We went and visited 6 different orchards around the Grand Rapids area! If you’re looking for an orchard to visit this fall, we highly recommend one of these! Moelker Orchards: Tucked away on the Northwest side of Grand Rapids, this orchard has u-pick apples and pumpkins, donuts,…
Read MoreBring Coffee on Your Adventures!
Need a little coffee with your adventure? We have you covered! Whether you like a pour over, aeropress, French press, or percolator, our recommended coffee makers will give you that caffeine boost wherever you go! GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Coffee Maker: This pour over is so simple to use. Simply clip it to a mug,…
Read MoreGet Wet and Cool Down in Grand Rapids
This hot and humid wave has us reaching for every fan in sight and basking in front of our AC units. But if you have kids that just need to get out and play, the next best thing is enjoying some water play time! Thankfully, there are a ton of parks in Grand Rapids that…
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