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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 MoreMichigan may be renowned for its lakes and forests, but hidden within its scenic landscapes are some exhilarating mountain bike trails waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner seeking new challenges, the diverse terrain and breathtaking views offered by Michigan’s trails will leave you craving more. We’ve been riding all…
Read MoreWhen traveling, we look for spots that have all-around fun and scenery to explore. We like experiencing everything from hiking, off-roading, cycling, kayaking, white water rafting, camping, and more when we travel. Usually, there is a main reason we head to a certain area, but we don’t want to miss out on exploring what other…
Read MoreNational 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 MoreEvery March a group of us Michiganders head down south to find some warmer weather and ride some old favorites and try some new favorites! Day 3 of our trip brought us to Kanuga Bike Park in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This place is amazing, a mountain biker’s dream! There is something for every skill level…
Read MoreDay two in Brevard brought us to Pisgah National Forest and Black Mountain Trail. Needed to make a quick run to the local bike shop, The Hub, for a new dropper post before hitting the trail. Awesome bike shop and the employees are experts in the area! Always make friends with the local bike shops…
Read MoreOur annual “Warmer Weather” spring trip took us to Brevard, North Carolina! This is our second time going down there, so we had to try out some new trails! Day one was pretty rainy, but since we only had a limited time down there, we were itching to get on bikes! Our trails up here…
Read MoreAs Michigan natives and mountain bike enthusiasts, it seems right to start our “Best MTB Destinations Series” by highlighting Marquette and Ishpeming! In the MTB world this area is famous for races like Marji Gesick and Ore to Shore and terrain that is very different than the usual flow trails we have in the lower…
Read MoreThe Dragon Trail in Newaygo County is an almost 50 mile track that is quickly becoming a destination trail. We love this project, the area, and the trail. We invited a group of our friends to our Dragon Adventures Base Camp and did a group ride of the entire completed trail. This trail has amazing…
Read MoreMultiple 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,…
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