Tag: kayaking

  • 2025-06_Maumee Bay State Park & Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

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    Overview Sometimes the best trips are the unplanned ones! Back in July, with no camping trips until the middle of August planned, we decided to head to one of our favorite nearby wildlife watching destinations – Maumee Bay State Park and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, less than 3 hours from home. Despite our many visits,…

  • 2025-09_Northern Michigan & Voyageurs

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    Mario Alonso
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    Trip Overview September 11-18, 2025 | 2,600+ miles | Northern Michigan, Voyageurs National Park, & Ontario A spontaneous route change led us through some of the most beautiful wilderness we’ve ever experienced, including a magical night on Dryweed Island and unexpected bear encounters across three states and provinces. The Original Plan What Actually Happened September 6…