Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore to search for glass, marbles, pottery, and other treasures? Below I have highlighted of three of my favorite southern Wisconsin beaches to comb for treasures – beach glass, pottery, fossils, and unique rocks! …..but first, a bit of history……The Great Lakes have historically been…
Hiking, Adventure, and Food in Marquette, Michigan
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, Marquette is historically known for the shipping of iron ore through the Marquette Iron Range, and regularly sees vessels pass through the city’s ports. Marquette is also home to Northern Michigan…
Top 3 Spring Wildflower Hikes in the Kettle Moraine State Forest
Who doesn’t LOVE the coming of SPRING? As the wintry, snowy, (sometimes brown) landscape wakes from its slumber, new life emerges. Birds begin to nest, trees and shrubs begin to bud, and my personal favorite – spring wildflowers begin to emerge. These colorful treasures dot the landscape, emerging from leaf litter, at the…
6 Beautiful Winter Hikes on the Ice Age Trail
Looking for a great winter hike along a scenic trail filled with diverse landscapes? The Ice Age National Scenic Trail, one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States, meanders through over 1000 miles and 28 counties in the state of Wisconsin. If you’re interested in Earth’s geologic history, you will no doubt…