Miles of Yellow Lines
Tag: Kayaking
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Our Favorite Paddle Gear and Accessories
We like to get out on the water both close to home and while we’re on our travels. We’ve taken our kayaks out on the Great Lakes, and we’ve taken our inflatable paddle boards out on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. The kayaks are great for serious paddling but require extra work to bring…
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Michigan – Upper and Lower Peninsulas
In August 2021, we visited Michigan for the first time. I had heard that Michigan was a beautiful state, but I didn’t really understand what all the hype was about until we visited. The trip wasn’t without its problems. This was our rainiest vacation yet. We’ve generally lucked out with good weather on our trips,…
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located in Michigan about 30 minutes west of Traverse City. As the name would suggest, some of the main attractions at Sleeping Bear Dunes are the sand dunes. There are also hiking trails, a paved bike trail, beaches, inland lakes, and two islands. Hiking Our time at Sleeping Bear…
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Door County, Wisconsin
Sun setting over the water in Door County
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Peninsula State Park
We’ve visited Door County twice and both times we’ve camped at Peninsula State Park. There is so much to do inside this park: hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking. There’s even an outdoor theater and a golf course inside the park. It’s centrally located in Door County, which makes it a great base camp for other activities…