All Hands Sailing Bayfield – Sailing to Raspberry Island

Experience sailing on Lake Superior with All Hands Sailing in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Join me as I visit Raspberry Island, tour its historic lighthouse, and share what it’s really like to spend a day sailing through the Apostle Islands.

Dog-Friendly Escanaba: A Summer Weekend Guide

Four trips later, Escanaba feels like a second home. Here’s exactly how Jay, the dogs, and I spent a dog-friendly summer weekend exploring breweries, beaches, coffee shops, history, and Lake Michigan salmon fishing.

Summit Lake Game Farm Yurt: A Hidden Getaway Near Hayward

Looking for a unique place to stay near Hayward, Wisconsin? We spent a night in the yurt at Summit Lake Game Farm and discovered much more than a place to sleep. From fishing and campfires to live music and great food, this hidden Northwoods destination offers something for everyone!

Our Royal Caribbean Cruise to Aruba, Curaçao & CocoCay

We spent eight days cruising with Royal Caribbean through Aruba, Curaçao and CocoCay, and while the cruise itself was incredible, getting there and home was absolute chaos. This blog shares the full story, plus practical cruise tips on dining, drink packages, rooms, excursions and what I’d do differently next time.

Ladies Tamarack Takeover on Lake of the Woods

A women’s weekend on Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge turned into the reset I didn’t know I needed. Nine miles off mainland Ontario, I found nonstop laughs with my best friend, a highlight day I’ll replay forever, and a reminder that “just fishing” can still refine something in you.

Party on Poygan: A Winter Weekend with Friends

Party on Poygan is a winter weekend built around friends, ice fishing, and long days on the ice. What started as a simple get-together has grown into a tradition we look forward to every year, shaped by shared time outside, unpredictable conditions both in weather and fishing, and the kind of memories that only Wisconsin winters create.

Mille Lacs Ice Fishing Trip | Winter Weekend at Eddy’s Resort

A winter ice fishing tradition on Mille Lacs Lake with friends, tough bites, big fish potential, and a cozy home base at Eddy’s Resort and Grand Casino. From early mornings on the ice to late nights unwinding, this weekend recap shares why we keep coming back even when the fishing is a grind.

Winter Adventures in the Porcupine Mountains | Michigan’s UP

Winter adventures in the Porcupine Mountains offer a chance to slow down, disconnect, and experience Michigan’s Upper Peninsula at its quietest. From snowmobiling to Lake of the Clouds to ice fishing Lake Gogebic, this winter weekend proved adventure isn’t far away.

White Eagle Resort Lake Vermilion | The Perfect Up North Reset

The Arrival October’s first weekend brought the kind of Northwoods weather you can’t plan for but always hope to get. Warm days, windy afternoons, and that familiar smell of fall rolling in. Jay and I packed up the truck with the boat in tow and headed north for our invitation to stay at White Eagle […]