Welcome to my blog focused on travel, outdoor recreation, and adventure throughout the beautiful Great Lakes region! I’m glad you’re here!
Here you’ll find information on scenic hiking and biking trails, lakes, Great Lakes beaches, local food and cultural experiences throughout the region. From a Northwoods Wisconsin trail to the vast southern shore of Lake Superior, I share my experiences throughout the Upper Midwest (and occasionally my wider travels)! My goal is to encourage everyone – at every age and stage of life – to get out in nature, explore, and enjoy all that this beautiful region has to offer.
A bit about me….
My name is Erin – lifelong resident of the Great Lakes region. I have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. My travels include visits to 46 states, 27 national parks, forests, monuments, mountains, and coastlines. Throughout my travels, I have learned to appreciate not only the wealth of beauty throughout the country, but my love for the Great Lakes region. I am proud to call this beautiful area home.
On the professional side, I have taught Environmental Science, Geology and Geography for over 20 years. I am always in search of a new adventure or learning experience. Our largest Great Lake, the Great Gitche Gumee, keeps me in constant awe. It is my lifelong mission to learn all I can about this unique region.
On the personal side, I am an avid runner, hiker, biker, skier, and photographer. I am a true rock hound and love to comb beaches for unique treasures, fossils, and beach glass. There is nothing like the tranquility of a quiet beach or the calming sound of the waves.
From a remote stretch of Lake Superior beach to a wooded segment of the Ice Age Trail, you’ll find peace in this region. Whether you’re gliding along a snowy cross country ski trail or enjoying the bustle of a capitol city, you’ll meet wonderful people,  learn about the history and culture of the region, and enjoy great food!
Check out my Marquette Michigan 2025 Adventure Guide: Recreation, Culture, and Food in the Upper Peninsula . In this blog post I highlight one of my favorite cities in the region!
Great Lakes | Lake Superior
Of our five beautiful Great Lakes, Lake Superior is especially fascinating to me. The immense volume of Lake Superior is difficult to comprehend! By surface area, Lake Superior is the second largest lake in the world, and is the deepest and largest of all five Great Lakes at 1,333 feet in depth. Lake Superior holds over 3 quadrillion gallons of water, equal to 50% of all water in the Great Lakes.
For fun, be sure to check out the Pure Michigan website for 10 Great Lakes Fun Facts You May Not Know. If you’d like to learn more about current research in the Great Lakes, check out NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab.
Contact Me!
I’d love to hear more about your adventures in the region! In addition, I’d love to hear more about Great Lakes topics and locations that you’d like to learn more about. Questions/Comments? Feel free to leave your contact information below and I’ll get back to you.
Thanks for visiting my blog and for exploring the Great Lakes region with me!
-Erin
