More Than A Hunt
By Pete Lathrop “C’mon Andrew you’ve got to get out of bed!” It’s not 10 minutes before the bus arrives. It’s not even 12:30 in the afternoon on a Saturday. It is 5:30 in the morning of my 13-year-old son’s first
Looking Back to Rawhide
By Pete Lathrop We all do our share of reflecting on past events, mostly scrolling through pictures and social media posts. We whittle down the most important and memorable times to just a handful of moments that seem brighter and
Fun and Budget-Friendly Activities for a Military Family
By E. Malik When you’re from a military background and too busy working or moving homes, you must dedicate some spare time to fun activities so that your children are not bored or feel left out. If you’re a military family
Veteran Eric LaPaugh – Wilderness Therapy
By Amanda Renkiewicz If the idea of speaking to a therapist on a couch in a small office sends you running for the woods, you have a good chance of finding veteran therapist Eric LaPaugh out in that forest, having sessions
Outdoor Adventures – BUFFALO HEAD MOUNTAIN
By Pete Lathrop I’ve been blessed to have witnessed so many different outdoor experiences that whisked my stresses and fears away like chaff. The blessing may be good most of the time, but sometimes the results of releasing your worries and
Browns on the Bay – Salmon Fisheries
BY Pete Lathrop Ever fished for Browns on the Bay or experienced mining these amazing salmon fisheries? This fishing experience is highly sought after by fishermen state-wide. You are a true avid sport fisherman and follower of the Northern Michigan fishing
Late Season Hunting
By Pete Lathrop When the days are shorter, and the flakes of snow start adding up, most of us are eating leftover turkey and stuffing, throwing off the cover of the snowmobile, and thinking of how we’re going to afford Christmas.
Fox Den – Photography
Images by Bill O’Rourke According to Michigan Friends of Wildlife: Animal Information, “There are two species of fox in Michigan, the Red and the Gray. The Red prefer meadow areas, and the Gray favor woods. As with most wildlife, the kits are born in early
Lake Michigan Beauty by Esch Road near Empire, MI
Photography by Laura Cribbins Wright – Haylow Photo After a scenic drive down M-22, near Empire, MI, take a turn down Esch road, it will be worth a stop. We promise. At the end of Esch Road, you will find Otter Creek. According
Power Island and Bassett Island – Rich in History
Researched and Written By Karen Rieser Photo Credit to mymichigantrips.com Power Islland is the largest undeveloped island in the Great Lakes and sits in the middle of West Grand Traverse Bay. She holds Native American tales of hauntings, hermit fishers' secrets, dance