Paddling the Manistee River Trail Loop
This July 15, 2021 paddling day trip was awesome! From the Hodenpyle Dam to Government Lake Landing, most of this trip was in the section of the famous backpacker's area…
Paddling From Croton to Lake Muskegon
Something that has been on my mind since late 2019 was to finish paddling the Muskegon River. In 2019, In May and September, I paddled from Houghton Lake to Big…
My Golden Retriever, Pixie
A few days before Christmas 2016, a 13 month old American Golden Retriever was added to the family. The name Pixie is perfect for her with the twinkle in her…
Paddling the Pere Marquette River – Baldwin to Ludington
Gleason's Landing Campsite Eagle in Tree Over River This multi-day paddle was delayed by one year due to the July 2019 precipitation amounts that resulted in overflowing banks on the…
Paddling the Muskegon River – Marion to Big Rapids Northend Riverside Park
From September 15 - 17, 2019, better prepared with a rain worthy tent, I resumed the solo trip (with my Golden Retriever) at Pine Street Bridge (Church Bridge near Marion)…