Summer

Michigan Destinations – Fishtown – A Historic Fishing Village

When you see pictures of Fishtown in Leland, Michigan, you think you are on a 19th-century movie set. Fishtown is real, though. It is...

Weekend Bike Touring in Michigan – Grand Rapids – Holland – Muskegon Loop

This is another Michigan weekend bike touring post... Looking at trails around Grand Rapids, I was able to route a 3-day bike touring loop....

Native American Geographic Names in Great Lakes Region

This post explores a little different topic. It’s about Great Lakes destinations. But not about attractions that you can find there, but rather about...

Tour of Downtown Detroit

Detroit, unfortunately, is still at the top of most dangerous cities in the U.S. I just looked up an article from Wall Street Journal...

What You Need For Bike Touring

Disclosure: The Great Lakes EXPLORER is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means...

Backpacking North Manitou Island- A Unique Outdoor Experience

North Manitou Island is a very unique place! Located only few hours’ drive from Detroit and Chicago, is almost completely devoid and isolated from...

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