View of Fallison Lake from Fallison Lake Trail, Boulder Junction, WI

Northwoods Wisconsin Peak Fall Color | Fallison Lake Nature Trail

Are you in search of a scenic hike in the Northwoods of Wisconsin?  Are you planning your visit around peak Fall color? Vilas County, Wisconsin is in the heart of the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This beautiful region of the state is filled with sparkling lakes, quiet stands of pines, calling loons, native wildflowers, and Northwoods…

Aspen leaf from the Santa Fe National Forest, Norski Trail (September 2022).

Santa Fe National Forest’s Norski Trail | A Scenic Alpine Escape

The Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico is home to stunning scenery, vivid blue skies, and an abundance of hiking trails. Each time I visit New Mexico, I am reminded why the state is known as the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico is home to a range of stunning landscapes from high plains and…

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 Lake Geneva Shore Path

Explore Southern Wisconsin’s Historic Shore Path | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

The picturesque city of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in Walworth County, has a rich history, from the time of early settlers to present day. Settlers first arrived in Lake Geneva in the early 1830s drawn to the area for abundant fresh water and fertile land. The city was first established in 1836, along with a footpath…

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…

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…

Kettle Moraine State Forest | 3 Beautiful Spring Wildflower Hikes

Who doesn’t LOVE SPRING?  As the winter transitions to spring, new life emerges.  Birds begin to nest, trees and shrubs begin to bud, and my personal favorite – native spring wildflowers begin to emerge.  Spring ephemerals emerge in early spring before the leaf canopy has filled out, here for us to enjoy only for a…

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…