The Path Less Chosen

Travel that's just a bit off the beaten trail.

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page."

- St. Augustine

Getting from point A to point B by foot, bicycle, kayak, or some other non-motorized means.

Interesting destinations that make you want to linger, overnight or for several days.

Things that make the journey worthwhile, whether it's a brew pub or the perfect spot to watch the sunset.

Recent Ramblings

Mackinaw City sits on the very tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The mighty Mackinac Bridge rises up over this small town, connecting...

Have you ever seen a sand dune eating a lake? Check out this Google Earth image to see the sand slowly encroaching into Silver Lake. It...

North of Traverse City, Michigan, on the little finger that sticks out into Lake Michigan, lies the community of Leland. A portion of...

In Lake Michigan, just off the shore of Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes sit the islands of North and South Manitou. The Native American legend...

Winter brings cold winds off of Lake Michigan for the residents of Chicago. So where’s the best place for Christmas shopping? Outdoors,...