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 Heart of Vilas County Trail

Top Wisconsin Bike Trails | Explore the Varied Beauty of Wisconsin

From the sparkling lakes and quiet Northwoods pines…to cornfields as far as the eye can see…to the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan…Wisconsin offers scenic views for every biking enthusiast.  Whether you’re looking for the quiet peace of the woods, vast stretches of rolling agricultural land, or the cool breezes from Lake Michigan, you’ll find it…

Interurban Bridge over Cedar Creek, downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsing

Bike the Beautiful Ozaukee Interurban Trail | Mequon to Belgium, Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a state of diverse landscapes.  Home to rolling hills, remnant prairies, sparkling lakes, cathedral pines, agricultural land, bluffs and rugged terrain, and shorelines of two of our beautiful Great Lakes, Wisconsin has scenic views in every corner of the state. One of the best ways to enjoy Wisconsin’s scenic landscapes is through biking…

Miners Castle, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising, Michigan

Experience Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | Stunning Lake Superior Landscapes

Have you visited Michigan’s stunning Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?  Along Lake Superior’s southern shore, beautiful 50-200 foot sandstone cliffs line the shore for over 15 miles.  These sedimentary sandstone cliffs are composed of minerals such as iron oxide, copper, manganese, and limonite deposited during the Precambrian and Cambrian periods. As groundwater drips down the face…

Top Restaurants in Marquette, Michigan | Fusing Food and Culture in the Upper Peninsula

Do you have plans to visit 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, the city is historically known for the shipping of iron ore through the Marquette Iron Range.  Marquette is also home to Northern Michigan University, a…

Explore Wisconsin’s Vibrant HarborMarket | Lake Michigan’s Southern Shore

Market Season is here in the Great Lakes region!  Are you looking for a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, all with the backdrop of one of our beautiful Great Lakes?  HarborMarket, in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake…

Lake Michigan’s Hidden Treasures: Southern Wisconsin’s Best Beaches

Do you love to comb the beach in search of unique treasures?  Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore for the best finds?  From marbles to pottery, unique rocks, fossils, and other treasures, the southern Lake Michigan shore is home to beautiful beaches full of unique finds.  In this post I’ll…

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…