Travel Resources

If you are looking for inspiration to travel or information on destinations, gear, etc., this section might be for you.

Backpacking on Grand Island, Michigan – A dozen things to know

We’ve been to Grand Island twice now. During our first visit over Labor Day weekend in 2020, we hiked to a scenic point past mile marker 4 and random camped for one night in the woods opposite Mather Beach Overlook. When we visited a second time over Memorial Day weekend in 2021, we backpacked the …

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5 Reasons To Embark On A Cross-Country Road Trip

Driving across the USA to and fro, and living on the road in our space–weight optimized backpacking tent for two weeks has changed my perspective in ways more than one. Based on my insights from our cross-country road trip, here are 5 reasons to inspire such an undertaking. Unleash your creativity and explore new avenues. There …

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