Exploring Michigan: Waterfall Chasing in Ironwood (Siblings Week 2021)
As is our yearly tradition, my brothers, Garrett, the dogs, & myself embarked on another Siblings adventure. As Garrett & I had already...
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ADVENTURES OF A GREAT LAKES GIRL
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- Jun 6, 2021
Road Trip: The Continental US, Part Three the "Southern" Midwest.
15,000 miles, 48 states, 42 tanks of gas, 34 days, 2 cars, 1 engagement. June 6, 2017: (27) Cheaha State Park/Talladega National Forest,...
- May 30, 2021
Road Trip: The Continental US, Part Two the East Coast.
15,000 miles, 48 states, 42 tanks of gas, 34 days, 2 cars, 1 engagement. May 31, 2017: (9) Portland Light House & Fort Williams Park,...
- May 16, 2021
Mitten Made Pups: How We Got Alfred
We were looking for a second dog in November 2019. However due to Dexters being dog selective, it had to be within Dexters preferred...
- Apr 18, 2021
Road Trip: The Great Lakes
As we plan for our next Road Trip we are reminiscing on some of our older ones. In August of 2018 Garrett, Dexter, & I hit every Great...
- Apr 11, 2021
Mitten Made Pups: Hiking Dog Trail Etiquette
As avid hikers we have seen a lot of poor etiquette on the trails, especially from dog owners. Since the pandemic more & more people have...
- Apr 4, 2021
Road Tripping: 10 Essential Items to Make Your Road Trip Easier
Anyone who has ever planned a Road Trip will tell you to be prepared for anything to happen. We have done quite a few trips at this point...
- Mar 21, 2021
Our Greatest Adventure: Sam & Garrett's Beginning
In honor of our Wedding Shower today I wanted to share the story of how Garrett & I began. Garrett & I both grew up in the small township...
- Mar 14, 2021
Michigan State Parks: Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island was established as Michigan's first state park in 1895 after being a U.S. National Park for twenty years. Although most...
- Mar 7, 2021
Exploring Michigan: 2021 Winter Trip to the U.P.
The Upper Peninsula is our favorite place in the entire U.S. It is the best kept secret in the U.S. Winter in the U.P. is even more...
- Feb 28, 2021
Mitten Made Pups: How We Got Dexter
Garrett & I had just moved into our first apartment together & we were looking for a dog, specifically a GSD or GSD mix. Garrett had...
- Feb 21, 2021
Michigan State Parks: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness
BACKGROUND Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is located in the western part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula & is Michigan’s largest...
- Feb 14, 2021
Mitten Made Pups: Planning a Trip with Your Dogs
Traveling with our dogs is essential, we rarely plan a trip without them. Both of our dogs have traveled far & wide. Dexter has been to...
- Feb 7, 2021
Exploring Michigan: Backpacking Grand Island (Siblings Week 2020)
Siblings Week was a tradition started with my brothers David & Ashton when I moved away to Grand Valley State University full-time in...
- Feb 5, 2021
Exploring Michigan: Our Checklist
If you did not hear, I was announced as a Michigan State Park Ambassador for 2021, I am very excited for this journey & hope to continue...
- Jan 31, 2021
Michigan State Parks: Belle Isle
BACKGROUND Belle Isle State Park is a 982-acre island right off of Jefferson Ave located in the City of Detroit. Belle Isle was made the...
- Jan 24, 2021
The Michigan State Park Checklist
Michigan is home to many beautiful places, including 4/5 Great Lakes, 11,037 inland lakes, over 200 waterfalls, 19.3 million acres of...
- Sep 18, 2018
Introduction
Welcome to the Adventures of a Great Lakes Girl & Mitten Made Pups Why Start a Blog? I tried starting a blog before, but still believed...
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