Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of gorgeous views and there’s loads of great hikes that you can do. My favorite of these is the Chapel Mosquito Loop which takes you through the forest to a waterfall before continuing on along the gorgeous cliffs of Lake Superior. You’ll visit one more waterfall before returning to …
It’s no secret that I love a good scenic drive. With all of the incredible scenery in the US national parks, there’s no shortage of great scenic drives. While I don’t believe that you should pick your next national park based solely on which park has the best scenic drive (though I’ve done it), it …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of great scenery and the highlight is the beautiful cliffs located along Lake Superior. With one day at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, you can explore this scenery from two different ways. Visit some scenic overlooks and look down at Lake Superior. But you’ll also get a chance to cruise …
Mackinac Island sits off the shores of mainland Michigan and is completely surrounded by Lake Huron. While it’s perhaps most famous for its fudge, Mackinac Island is also famous for being car free. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island. The fudge, uniqueness of being car-free, and the novelty of the island itself helps …
Since my trip to Scandinavia ended in Oslo (that’s where the cheapest flights home departed), I decided to give myself just a little bit of time to explore this city. My main goal was to see the Viking Ship Museum, but to my disappointment, it’s actually closed for several years for renovations. Ugh. However, despite …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is famous for dramatic, colored cliffs that tower over Lake Superior. While you can absolutely experience these cliffs from the water (and you should), this post will instead be focused on the best hikes you can find in this area. From waterfalls to sand dunes to views …
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore sits along Lake Michigan and offers a lot for visitors. From running down the sand dunes to hiking to Lake Michigan viewpoints to the scenic drive and even more, it’s not hard to find things to keep you busy. If you like hiking and being active, there’s plenty of trails …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of iconic and stunning views of the cliffs of Lake Superior. While there are some great hikes that will take you out to the cliffs and beaches, sometimes it’s nice to just relax and board a boat to show you the iconic sites. Not only that, even if you …
Madeline Island is the largest of the Apostle Islands and the only developed island of the archipelago. This reason alone makes it the easiest of the Apostle Islands for travelers to visit. You can bring your car or bike and explore what the island has to offer from scenery to an interesting history and culture. …
In the far north of Wisconsin, you’ll find the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, which is famous for its red cliffs and dramatic sea caves. Slightly further inland, you’ll find great hiking and loads of waterfalls. Combine these together and you have the recipe for a fun weekend in Wisconsin. This three day northern Wisconsin and …
