Archive - Hike

Dave Mahan and the Skegemog Swamp

Dave Mahan and the Skegemog Swamp

A naturalist’s thoughts and memories about a grand and mysterious swamp not far from Traverse City.

Winter Trek Across the North Country Trail

Winter Trek Across the North Country Trail

Jerry Gauld speaks about his 400 mile winter trek along the North Country Trail.

Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking

It's the hottest and easiest way to burn, baby, burn!

Explore Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

Explore Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

Look for wood thrush and whitetail deer as you hike the shady forest of this beautiful preserve north of Harbor Springs, bordering Little Traverse Bay.

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Lie on a sublime beach, then hike to an unforgettable dune overlook—just part of your day at the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Sign of Spring in Northern Michigan: Skunk Cabbage

Sign of Spring in Northern Michigan: Skunk Cabbage

Take a spring walk in the Michigan forest to scout the snowmelt for this early bloomer.

Spring Is Here, Sniff Around

Spring Is Here, Sniff Around

Where to find sweet smells at this glorious time of year.

Spring Romp with Your Pooch

Spring Romp with Your Pooch

Take a long-awaited spring hike with your dog.

Geocachers: GPS Shopping

Geocachers: GPS Shopping

GPS recommendations from Up North guys in-the-know.

April Rush

April Rush

April is the time to see U.P. waterfalls in their most surging, glorious incarnations.

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