Winter is finally here, and with more snow on the way for the upcoming weekend, I couldn’t be more excited. As a life long Northern Michigan native, I know all too well how unpredictable Michigan’s weather can be and just how quickly having the wrong gear can cut your favorite outdoors adventures short. So when […]
OH NO! El Niño?!
December 9, 2015 by ·
“Well, yes, it should come as no surprise as we had heard the predictions for months now. But being a glass half full type of person I didn’t really allow myself to believe it. I mean, we had been looking forward to snowshoeing season ever since we stowed away our snowshoes last April. To our […]
Get your Mush on! Snowshoeing with your dog.
November 8, 2015 by ·
“Snowshoeing is a fantastic winter activity that can help you get outdoors, be more fit and healthy, as well as a great way to make special memories with family and friends. Including your best four-legged friend! We love our dogs, and they love us even more. They especially love spending time with us. Getting […]
Weekend Meanderings – Joshua’s Crossing
October 26, 2015 by ·
Weekend Meanderings – Joshua’s Crossing [Photo credit: Kimberly Ciesla – Autumn – October 25, 2015] Wooden Covered Bridge located in Northern Lower Michigan, Benzie County. [Photo credit: Kimberly Ciesla – Autumn – October 25, 2015] Joshua’s Crossing (also known as “Loon Song Covered Bridge”) is a 90-foot covered bridge that crosses a ravine and […]
Falling in love (all over again) with Aventura Clothing #AventuraLife
September 23, 2015 by ·
Wow! I guess it’s true what they say “Time flies when you are having FUN!” Hard to believe that the year has flown by so fast, and fall is already upon us, arriving officially in Northern Michigan this week! This past year has brought so many memorable adventures and new connections my way, that I […]
The Ice Caves of Lake Michigan
April 14, 2015 by ·
Winters in Michigan are known to be long, snowy, and cold. This winter was no exception, nothing out of the ordinary. Oh wait, but it was! The words “Polar Vortex” had become a household name. Everybody was talking about it. It was all over the news, and across my social media channels. The Polar Vortex […]
Gear up and get outdoors – Embrace the winter
April 14, 2015 by ·
Whether you were looking forward to it or not this year, winter roared in like a lion across much of the US compliments of a deep plunging arctic air mass dumping epic amounts of lake effect snow across much Michigan as well as upstate New York. This early start to the winter season caught many […]
Gear Review: Reveling in the Winter with the KEEN Revel II
December 24, 2014 by ·
Michigan is known for having long and very cold winters, but the winter of 2013 will definitely go down in history as being one of the coldest winters on record in the Midwest. A series of Polar Vortex air masses fell across much of the country bringing bitter cold temps that left most people unprepared. […]
Be Safe! Be Seen! With the Ruffwear Track Jacket™ – Low Light and Hunting Safety for your dog.
November 16, 2014 by ·
Be Safe! Be Seen! Firearm hunting season is upon us here in Northern Michigan so it is important to take some extra precautions while preparing to head outdoors this time of the year. Be aware of the hunting laws in the areas of your favorite hiking trails and make sure that you are safe and […]
Life’s an Adventure … living the #AventuraLife
November 7, 2014 by ·
Life’s an adventure … that is for sure! Life’s been so crazy, busy with so many wonderful things happening, that I have not even had the chance to share some of my most exciting news. My news: I am the newest member of the Aventura Clothing Ambassador team! . Aventura is an eco-friendly, women’s lifestyle […]