At the beginning of our socially distant road trip, the Great Lakes weren't really on my radar. My husband Daniel and I didn't plan on visiting any...
Road Trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Itinerary: A River on Fire
The first time I heard about the Cuyahoga River was during my high school years. I was into Christian Rock music at the time and smitten with a...
The Pandemic Dilemma: Traveling across America during COVID-19
Daniel and I awoke on Friday to blue clouds and sunshine. After our long moody travel day across Michigan, we looked forward to a sunny day. We also...
A Long Travel Day Across Michigan
After our visit to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Daniel and I headed south. It was time to make some serious progress towards our next destination in...
North Country Trail: Sand Point to Miners Castle
On our final day at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, I hoped to do some hiking. Rain was in the forecast and, after yesterday's lazy rainy day, I...
A Rainy Autumn Day in the U. P.
Not every day on the road is filled with sightseeing and crazy shenanigans. We spend a lot of time working on our blogs and planning where to go...
Pictured Rocks Fall Colors: Gorgeous Fall Foliage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore extends for 42 miles along Lake Superior's rugged coastline in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. While it's a gorgeous...
Crossing the Mackinac Bridge: Gateway to the Upper Peninsula
Hail and rain thundered on Appa's roof as we drove down the highway. Daniel slowed to a crawl and we debated what to do. Even with the windshield...
There’s No Breakfast Like Trail Breakfast
I gazed across Lake Michigan from my vantage point on top of a sand dune. The sun peeked over the trees just behind me, bathing the area with soft...
A Lazy Beach Day at Warren Dunes State Park
A loud sound startled me awake. Something had just landed on our roof. What in the world was that? I started to drift off to sleep when I heard it...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!