Hot Spots Reviews

Oz Trails Northwest Arkansas

By Mark Deering / March 21, 2020 / Comments Off on Oz Trails Northwest Arkansas

When you live in Michigan, and want to ride your mountain bike in 60 degree temperature in March, YOU HEAD SOUTH! A few of us Michiganders planned our 4 day stay! A few of us stayed in Blowing Springs RV Park. Other members of our group stayed in a AirBNB minutes from the campground. The…

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Leelanau Wine Tour | Preferred Lodging

By Mark Deering / February 27, 2020 / Comments Off on Leelanau Wine Tour | Preferred Lodging

So we go wine touring at least once a year with a group of friends and try to hit up something new and different each time. We stumbled across this listing on Airbnb and instantly fell in love. This location is right in the heart of it all on the Leelanau Peninsula. Our favorite brewery…

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RV Roadtrip Roulette

By Mark Deering / November 14, 2019 / Comments Off on RV Roadtrip Roulette

On November 4 my mom and I embarked on our RV Roadtrip Roulette. What does that mean? Well, we jumped in the RV and headed South with no destination and no worries! The first place we stopped was a little mom & pop breakfast place called Hilltop in northern Indiana. (See the photo of me,…

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Luton Park Trail Review

By Mark Deering / September 20, 2019 / Comments Off on Luton Park Trail Review

Introducing the first in our series of trail reviews! We love mountain biking and want to introduce you to some of our favorite places around! Luton Park is one of our favorite trails in the Grand Rapids area, and it offers a lot not only for mountain bikers but for hikers and runners too. It…

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Traverse City State Forest ORV Trail Review, Traverse City Michigan [Video included]

By Mark Deering / September 3, 2019 / Comments Off on Traverse City State Forest ORV Trail Review, Traverse City Michigan [Video included]

Mike Miller Writes: This is an awesome single track trail. It was clear a groomer had recently passed through the trail. The result was greatly reduced whoop sizes but it left a layer of loose sand which made cornering a bit less precise. With a little rain this trail would be epic! It is a…

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Dunes Harbor Family Campground Review

By Katy Wolffis / August 12, 2019 / Comments Off on Dunes Harbor Family Campground Review

Maybe you want to adventure, but your not that hard core. You know the kind who want to stay in a remote forest, backpacking, with no bathrooms or electricity? While that can be fun and challenging, it’s not for everyone. I love camping, but I still like to have nice amenities even if I’m staying…

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Indoor Climbing in Grand Rapids!

By Mark Deering / February 27, 2019 / Comments Off on Indoor Climbing in Grand Rapids!

  Interested in climbing in Grand Rapids? There are two gyms that I have been to and they both offer a different experience and were both enjoyable to climb at! The two gyms I have attended are Tera Firma Bouldering Co and Higher Ground Rock Climbing. For around $20 dollars you can go to either…

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Silver Bullet Wyoming Michigan

Date Night Gun Range Adventure

By Mark Deering / February 27, 2019 / Comments Off on Date Night Gun Range Adventure

Who doesn’t like getting out and shooting hand guns! Silver Bullet in Wyoming Michigan

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Pigeon Creek Park – Many Adventures in 1 location

By Mark Deering / December 31, 2018 /

Pigeon Creek is an outstanding park located in Ottawa County. It’s an outdoor enthusiasts playground. From cross country skiing , snowshoeing, horseback riding, hiking, sledding, running, fat biking, and more! They groom the cross country trails when there is enough snow. The XC ski trails are also light at night until roughly 10pm. Be sure…

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Maple Hill Mountain Bike Trail Review

By Mark Deering / May 29, 2018 / Comments Off on Maple Hill Mountain Bike Trail Review

“New Trail day” with the exception of a “New Bike Day”, might just be some of the best days a Mountain Biker could ask for. Here in West Michigan we are incredibly fortunate to have a tight knit and very motivated bike community who devote countless hours to the development and maintenance of many fantastic…

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