We’ve loved hearing all of your stories from the Hike 100 Challenge during 2016. We heard stories of people who decided to hike a little bit in all 7 states, those who did all the border crossings, a woman who finished hiking all of Michigan, and now a couple who hiked all the miles in […]
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Author: Andrea Ketchmark
A New Hiker Oasis is Coming – Skyline Camp
Photos and story by Duane Lawton, Jordan Valley 45o Chapter, Michigan Near Petoskey, Michigan the NCT passes through the City of Petoskey’s Skyline Natural Area. There is a short spur trail with a viewing platform where westbound thru-hikers get their first glimpse of Lake Michigan. In addition, working with local landowners Doug and Pam Boor, a […]
Woman Hikes all of Michigan’s North Country Trail
Story and photos by Jo Oostveen “What bridge did you say?” I asked in a puzzled voice. “The Mackinaw Bridge”, he replied. I was standing at the water pump with the only other person at the Pinney Bridge campground, early that May morning in 2011. I spied him as he came in late the previous […]