Simmons Island Beach overlooking Lake Michigan, Kenosha, WI

Unique Lake Michigan Treasures: Beach Glass, Pottery and Fossils | Simmons Island Beach

Do you enjoy strolling the shores of our beautiful Great Lakes?  Are you an avid beachcomber?  Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore to search for beach glass, fossils, and pottery? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, look no further than Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha, WI.…

Noquemanon Trailhead, South Trails, Marquette, Michigan

Top Midwest Biking Destination | Marquette, Michigan

Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, Marquette, Michigan is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula. Home to 20,000+ residents, this historic city offers vast views of our largest Great Lake, culture, small town charm, great food, and nature.  In addition, there are abundant opportunities for recreation and adventure. No matter the season,…

View from the Tumbled Rocks Trail, Devil's Lake State Park

Hike the Bluffs of Baraboo, Wisconsin | Devil’s Lake State Park

Are you in search of scenic hiking destinations for fall?  The Upper Midwest is home to thousands of picturesque trails that represent the scenic and varied landscapes of the region. Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin is a top hiking destination to enjoy the cooling temperatures and changing fall colors. Home to 29 miles…

View from Crater Rim Trail

Explore the Beauty of Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico

Have you ever hiked the rim of a volcanic crater?  For most of us, the answer is no. Are you interested in exploring an ancient cinder cone volcano by car, or by foot?  You should definitely plan a trip to Capulin Volcano National Monument!  Located in northeast New Mexico, this extinct cinder cone volcano is part…

Erin, blog author at Great Sand Dunes National Park

Explore Colorado’s Vast Great Sand Dunes National Park

Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in an environment that looks and feels like a foreign planet? To visualize hundreds of thousands of years of geologic time in one place?  If your answer is yes, I highly recommend a visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park.  Located at the base of the Sangre de…

Blackrocks Beach

Marquette Michigan 2025 Adventure Guide: Recreation, Culture, and Food in the Upper Peninsula

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, the city is historically known for the shipping of iron ore through the Marquette Iron Range.  Large vessels regularly pass through the ports of Marquette.  This historic city on Lake Superior’s…

View of the pines, Ice Age Trail

6 Beautiful Winter Hikes on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Looking for a great winter hike along a scenic trail filled with diverse landscapes?The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States.  This trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties in the state of Wisconsin. You will be fascinated by the geology of the Ice…