Summer update July 2025

I am posting a quick update after recently resolving some technical issues with this blog. My security certificate had expired and my laptop had run out of storage space. My resident IT support updated the certificate and I cleared some space on my computer.

I am working on my next posts, which will include spring skiing in Breckenridge, and late spring camping in Shenandoah National Park.

Since returning from Shenandoah in late May, we have been alternating 7 – 10 days at home, with 7 – 10 days at our northern outpost. Our time at home is spent unpacking, doing laundry, taking care of the house, getting some excercise, seeing our parents and then packing again. Our time up north is spent hiking, walking, running, cycling, paddling, birdwatching, enjoying the beach and meeting up with friends. We are heading north again this morning.

I am really not sure who is reading this blog. I had to disable the comment section, as I could not keep up with the spam.  Mainly, it is for our own purpose of documenting our travels. The people I have shared it with also have my contact info. I would love to hear from anyone who is following it.

Elberta Beach is our favorite local beach near Frankfort.
Dave hiking Arcadia Dunes Baldy trail, Arcadia Mi.
Our friends Johnny and Mary, fishing on Crystal Lake in Beulah, MI.
One of many Indigo Buntings spending summer on our property.