Travel, Outdoor Recreation, and Adventure in the Great Lakes Region
Welcome to my blog focused on travel, outdoor recreation, and adventure throughout the beautiful Great Lakes region! I’m so glad you’re here!
My name is Erin – lifelong resident of the Great Lakes region. I have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. My travels include visits to 46 states, 27 national parks, forests, monuments, mountains, and coastlines. Through my travels, I have learned to appreciate not only the wealth of beauty throughout the country, but my love for the Great Lakes region. I am proud to call this beautiful area home!
A Love for Geology and Geography
On the professional side, I have taught Environmental Science, Geology and Geography for over 20 years. I am always in search of a new adventure or learning experience. Our largest Great Lake, the Great Gitche Gumee, keeps me in constant awe. It is my lifelong mission to learn all I can about the Great Lakes ecosystem and this unique region of the United States.
On the personal side, I am an avid runner, hiker, biker, skier, and photographer. I am a true rock hound and love to comb beaches for unique treasures, fossils, and beach glass. There is nothing like the tranquility of a quiet beach or the calming sound of the waves.
From a remote stretch of Lake Superior beach to a wooded segment of the Ice Age Trail, you’ll find peace in this region. Gliding along a snowy cross country ski trail or enjoying the bustle of a capitol city, you’ll meet wonderful people, learn about the history and culture of the region, and enjoy great food!
One of my favorite parts of the Great Lakes Region is the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. For over 40 years, I have enjoyed the scenic and vast beauty of Lake Superior’s southern shore. Check out my Marquette Michigan 2026 Adventure Guide: Recreation, Culture, and Food in the Upper Peninsula blog post in which I highlight adventure, food, and culture in one of my favorite cities in the region!
Great Lakes | Lake Superior
Lake Superior is especially fascinating to me. The immense volume of Lake Superior is difficult to comprehend! By surface area, Lake Superior is the second largest lake in the world! It is the deepest and largest of all five Great Lakes, at 1,333 feet in depth. Lake Superior holds over 3 quadrillion gallons of water – this is equal to 50% of all water in the Great Lakes!
For fun, be sure to check out the Pure Michigan website for 10 Great Lakes Fun Facts You May Not Know. To learn more about current research in the Great Lakes, check out NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab.
Contact Me!
I’d love to hear more about your adventures in the region! Additionally, I’d love to hear more about Great Lakes topics and locations that you’d like to learn more about. Questions/Comments? Drop your contact information below and I’ll get back to you.
Thanks for visiting my blog and for exploring this beautiful region with me!
-Erin
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