Share in my adventures from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the southern shore of Lake Superior, southern Lake Michigan beaches, Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and top scenic biking and hiking trails throughout the Upper Midwest. There is tremendous beauty in the Great Lakes region! Outside of the Great Lakes…
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Here you’ll find my photo galleries from my recent adventures throughout the Great Lakes region. My photos are my own – I do not use AI. My experiences and images are genuine and unique to my personal adventures. Lake Michigan | HarborMarket & Sculpture Walk These photos were captured at Kenosha, Wisconsin’s HarborMarket, along Lake…
Did you know that the Great Lakes hold nearly 20% of the world’s surface fresh water? Contemplating this volume of water is difficult! For context, if the combined volume of all 5 Great Lakes were spread over the lower 48 U.S. states, the depth of water would be close to 10 feet. However, the Great…
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Great Lakes | A Region Rich in Scenic Beauty and Culture
From a remote stretch of Lake Superior beach to a wooded segment of Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail, you’ll find peace in the Great Lakes 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! Explore more of my recent adventures throughout the region here.
Explore the Upper Peninsula | Marquette, Michigan 2026 Adventure Guide
Marquette Michigan, located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Home to 20,000+ residents and known for outdoor recreation opportunities, this historic city on Lake Superior’s southern shore is a must visit!
Marquette Michigan, located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Home to 20,000+ residents and known for outdoor recreation opportunities, this historic city on Lake Superior’s southern shore is a must visit!
Kettle Moraine State Forest | 3 Beautiful Spring Wildflower Hikes
Explore 3 top spring wildflower hikes in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. Locations, trailheads, and tips for finding spring wildflowers!
Explore 3 top spring wildflower hikes in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. Locations, trailheads, and tips for finding spring wildflowers!
Explore Lake Michigan’s Beautiful Southern Shore | Kenosha HarborMarket
Market season is something to anticipate in the Great Lakes region! For a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, HarborMarket in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake Michigan’s southern shore!
Market season is something to anticipate in the Great Lakes region! For a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, HarborMarket in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake Michigan’s southern shore!
Lake Michigan’s Hidden Treasures | Southern Wisconsin’s Best Beaches
Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore to search for glass, marbles, pottery, and other treasures? Discover my favorite southern Wisconsin beaches to comb for treasures!
Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore to search for glass, marbles, pottery, and other treasures? Discover my favorite southern Wisconsin beaches to comb for treasures!
Visit Beautiful Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area | Baraboo, Wisconsin
Located 30 miles north of Madison, Wisconsin, in the town of Baraboo, you’ll find a true geologic gem. Parfrey’s Glen was the first state natural area ever to be established in Wisconsin, a scenic glen that is part of Wisconsin’s 1.6 million year old Baraboo Range. Read more about this beautiful hike!
Located 30 miles north of Madison, Wisconsin, in the town of Baraboo, you’ll find a true geologic gem. Parfrey’s Glen was the first state natural area ever to be established in Wisconsin, a scenic glen that is part of Wisconsin’s 1.6 million year old Baraboo Range. Read more about this beautiful hike!
Explore Wisconsin’s Beautiful Spring Treasures | Ice Age Trail | Monches Segment
Market season is something to anticipate in the Great Lakes region! For a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, HarborMarket in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake Michigan’s southern shore!
Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine Forest is comprised of five main units, encompassing over 56,000 acres in southeastern Wisconsin. The scenic Monches segment of the Ice Age Trail in the Loew Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine Forest showcases this unique terrain – it does not disappoint!
Experience Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | Stunning Lake Superior Views
Experience the beauty of the southern shore of Lake Superior in MIchigan’s Upper Peninsula. Check out my adventure guide – from trails, to beaches, to scenic views along the vast Lake Superior shoreline, you won’t be disappointed!
Experience the beauty of the southern shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Check out my adventure guide – from trails, to beaches, to scenic views along the vast Lake Superior shoreline, you won’t be disappointed!
One of my favorite place to paddle in southeastern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake. Lulu Lake State Natural Area is located in Walworth County, WI. Discover unique and conservative plants in a serene and beautiful lake setting.
A top destination to paddle in southeastern Wisconsin is beautiful Lulu Lake in Walworth County. Discover unique and conservative plants in a serene and beautiful lake setting.
6 Beautiful Winter Hikes on the Scenic Ice Age Trail
Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine State Forest is home to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. You will be fascinated by the geology of the Ice Age Trail on these 6 top winter hikes.
Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine State Forest is home to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. You will be fascinated by the geology of the Ice Age Trail on these 6 top winter hikes.
Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine State Forest is home to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. You will be fascinated by the geology of the Ice Age Trail on these 6 top winter hikes.
The Military Ridge State Trail is a 40-mile crushed gravel trail in Wisconsin’s Dane and Iowa Counties. This scenic trail passes through nine communities from Dodgeville to Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The name “Military Ridge” trail was chosen due to the trail forming a divide between the Wisconsin River watershed and the Pecatonica and Rock Rivers.
5 Fascinating Non-Fiction Books on the Great Lakes
Countless excellent books about the Great Lakes have been published in recent years. From personal narratives to historical accounts of shipwrecks to detailed ecological histories of the Great Lakes, there is an immeasurable amount of information to learn and discover about this unique and important lake system. Learn more about five of my favorite Great Lakes non-fiction titles in my recent article: 5 Fascinating Books about the Great Lakes.
The Great Lakes basin is home to a population of 35-40 million people, which is roughly 10% of the U.S. population. The lakes are bordered by eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, encompassing a wide variety of terrain and land use. For more information and interesting facts, check out the Pure Michigan website for 10 Great Lakes Fun Facts You May Not Know. Additionally, to learn more about current research throughout the region, visit NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab.
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Great site. I wish I had known about your site when I was still living in Frederic, Wis. I love the midwest and miss it much. John
Thank you – it really is a beautiful region!