In Michigan’s UP (Upper Peninsula) through January, snow totals have already eclipsed 150” and counting in Ishpeming and Marquette areas. During a recent post-holiday trip to our house in the Ish, we got to experience a legit UP blizzard. On Sunday, Dec. 28th, the...
The mark of a truly fun destination is when you keep coming back; we routinely visit Bella Vista, Arkansas, twice a year, with the goal of adding a third extended stay. We road-tripped from West Michigan in early December (about 11 hours) to soak up year-round...
Virginia’s state marketing slogan: Virginia is for Lovers. However, I am advocating for a minor adjustment. Virginia is for BIKE lovers! After a 10-hour drive on numerous toll roads in Ohio and Pennsylvania, we landed in the state for lovers so Josh could continue his...
In my group of adventurous friends, we have a rule. At milestone birthdays, particularly 50, you get to choose a vacation destination to celebrate active aging. Josh picked Whistler, BC, Canada, in September 2025 and its namesake, Whistler Bike Park. Why Whistler?...
It’s been a few swings since my last visit to Treetops Resort, tucked in northern Michigan’s rolling hills. My golf pal, Jen, and I returned this summer to discover the resort is a true stay-n-play adventure. Located just east of Gaylord, the resort is...
