Pale purple iris at entrance to HarborMarket

Explore Lake Michigan’s Beautiful Southern Shore | Kenosha HarborMarket

Market season is something to anticipate in the Great Lakes region!  Are you looking for a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, all with the backdrop of one of our beautiful Great Lakes? HarborMarket, in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along…

Two kayaks gliding through Lulu Lake, Wisconsin

Paddle Wisconsin’s Beautiful Lulu Lake | Discover Conservative Native Plants

One of my favorite place to paddle in southeastern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake, located in Walworth County.  Lulu Lake State Natural Area is a State Natural Area (SNA), designated in 1977.  The Nature Conservancy and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources jointly manage Lulu Lake State Natural Area. Note: This post may contain affiliate links.  If…

Blackrocks Beach, Presque Isle, Marquette, Michigan

Explore the Beautiful Upper Peninsula | Marquette, Michigan 2026 Adventure Guide

Marquette Michigan, located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Home to 20,000+ residents, the city is historically known for the shipping of iron ore through the Marquette Iron Range. Large vessels regularly pass through the ports of Marquette. This historic city on Lake Superior’s southern…

Kettle Moraine State Forest | 3 Beautiful Spring Wildflower Hikes

As the winter transitions to spring, new life emerges.  Birds begin to nest, trees and shrubs begin to bud, and my personal favorite – native spring wildflowers begin to emerge. Spring ephemerals appear in early spring before the leaf canopy has filled out. They are here for us to enjoy only for a few short weeks…