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Today we hike an easy hike and just chat. I wanted to try something new and I end up sharing some thoughts about my channel. Let's hike and think out loud together. Location: Luton Park; Rockford, Michigan Weather: 40° F / 4.44° C, Sunny Difficulty: 2/5 Duration: 25 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Luton Park: https://www.kentcountymi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Luton-Park-20 Ro...

Welcome back to snowy Edwards Creek Mountain Bike Trails! We're on The Outer Limits as the snow falls faster. I did miss a few turns, but that's the fun of hiking during different seasons. I did decide NOT to hike over the seesaw or narrow bridges... Location: Alan G. Davis Park; Greenville, Michigan Weather: 21° F / -6.67° C, Snowy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.1 miles / 1.77 kilometers Durat...

Welcome to ROLLING THUNDER! Not only do we hike the coolest sounding hike of all time, but we hike in the snow! Greenville, MI's Alan G. Davis Park is home to the Edwards Creek Mountain Bike Trail and so many looping, twisting, turning, trails. Winter was a very interesting time to hike. Location: Alan G. Davis Park; Greenville, Michigan Weather: 21° F / -6.67° C, Snowy Difficulty: 2/5 Length:...

Welcome back to one of my favorites, Rouge River Park! This park borders a river and contains two beautiful DNR fish rearing ponds. We'll also learn a bit about river ecology along the way with helpful educational signs. Let's hike! Location: Rouge River Park; Belmont, Michigan Weather: 31° F / -0.56° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 1.86 miles / 2.99 kilometers Duration: 36 minutes Explo...

CHALLENGE COMPLETE! In December, we hike the final 5 miles on the North Country Trail's HIKE100 Challenge. We've hiked ONE-HUNDRED miles on America's Longest National Scenic Trail in 2025. Today, we celebrate! I have a completion packet and present all 100 miles, timelapse style! Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-c...

Welcome to the most confusing and marked trail I've ever hiked! Grand Rouge Park sits at the beautiful intersection of the Rouge and Grand Rivers, but the trail system needs work. I struggled to find where the trail began, constantly had to recheck signs and maps, and then lost the trail completely and (quickly) walked back to the park. Location: Grand Rouge Park; Belmont, Michigan Weather: 28...

One of my favorites, in the snow! We return once more to Luton Park, can you believe we've never hiked the blue trail in the winter? The snow is beautiful in the brush and trees. Location: Luton Park; Rockford, Michigan Weather: 20° F / -6.67° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.6 miles / 2.57 kilometers Duration: 30 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Luton Park: https://www.kentcount...

We return to an old favorite, the Green Trail at Luton Park! We have hiked this trail multiple times, but never in the snow. Let's venture into a snowy adventure at Luton Park! Location: Luton Park; Rockford, Michigan Weather: 20° F / -6.67° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.1 miles / 1.77 kilometers Duration: 21 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Luton Park: https://www.kentcountym...

You've been waiting a year for this hike. Today, we hike the FINAL 5 miles on the North Country Trail's HIKE 100 Challenge! At the end of today's video, we will have hiked 100 MILES on America's Longest Scenic Trail! Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/ Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT...

We're at Wabasis Lake Park! I've never visited this park before. I didn't find a lot of trails, but there are a few cool stops including a live Spring House and a small CAVE! Location: Wasbasis Lake Park; Rockford, Michigan Weather: 25° F / -3.89° C, Sunny Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 0.9 miles / 1.45 kilometers Duration: 30 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Wabasis Lake Park: htt...

Today not only are we back on the North Country Trail, but we're back in the snow! We hike just 2 miles after a snow storm as we near the end of our challenge. Snow always brings a peace to the trail and yet another challenge to the hike. Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/ Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my...

Today we return to the Balk Family Park. We visited this park about a year ago and it was very new. More development has been completed over the summer and we return to explore and see what has changed! There is still so much more planned for this brand new addition in Kent County! Location: Balk Family Park; Rockford, Michigan Weather: 25° F / -3.89° C, Sunny Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 2.5 miles / 4...

We're closing in on our 100-mile goal on the North Country Trail! Today we hike a portion that overlaps with the Cannonsburg Trail through beautiful Cannonsburg, Michigan! I was forced to begin my hike on a road portion of the trail, but we quickly find the Cannonsburg Trail and our hike becomes more interesting. Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northc...

Welcome to THE OUTER LIMITS. A new hike in Greenville, Michigan's Alan G. Davis Park. Today we again explore a new path, which I hope to hike more. This trail was bursting with fall colors. I did cut the hike short when it began to rain and caught me unprepared. Location: Alan G. Davis Park; Greenville, Michigan Weather: 60° F / 15.56° C, Rainy Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 0.7 miles / 1.13 kilomete...

Welcome back to the North Country Trail! Today we find that maps are not always correct. Although I pre-planned my route and used All Trails to map the trail, I quickly discovered that the map was wildly inaccurate I had a bit of adventure finding the trail's new location. I hope the NCT Association can correct these maps soon. The trail was not well marked or well kept on the new portion. Joi...

Welcome to ROLLING THUNDER! Today, we explore Alan G. Davis Park in Greenville, MI for the first time. Let's just wander and discover a new trail, this one with a really cool name! Location: Alan G. Davis Park; Greenville, Michigan Weather: 60° F / 15.56° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 1.1 miles / 1.77 kilometers Duration: 24 minutes Explore Greenville, MI's Alan G. Davis Park: https://...

Today we hike 5 miles north in the Rouge River Game Area, enjoying stunning autumn colors and views along Spring Creek. We're quickly nearing our goal of 100 miles on the North Country Trail, less than 20 miles to go! Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/ Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT HIKE100 vid...

Let's hike through Michigan's Heartland on the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail! This rail trail winds through rural Michigan from Greenville to Alma. This is another new trail for me and I invite you to explore it with me. Location: Fred Meijer Heartland Trail; Greenville, Michigan Weather: 72° F / 22.22° C, Sunny Difficulty: 1/5 Length: 1.57 miles / 2.5 kilometers Duration: 30 minutes Explore...

Join me for a hike in the wilderness on the North Country Trail! Today, we are in the Rouge River State Game area in West Michigan hiking another 5 miles towards the 100 mile Challenge goal. Location: Rouge River State Game Area; Kent City, Michigan Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 5.2 miles / 8.37 kilometers Duration: 1 hour, 41 minutes Join the challenge! Consider signing...

Welcome to another West Michigan rail trail! Today, we enjoy an early autumn hike along the banks of the Flat River on the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail! I've never hiked this trail, so let's explore together. Location: Fred Meijer Flat River Trail; Greenville, Michigan Weather: 72° F / 22.22° C, Sunny Difficulty: 1/5 Length: 1.56 miles / 2.5 kilometers Duration: 31 minutes Explore the Fred...

Welcome back to the North Country Trail! Today we hike a very special portion, so special that pedestrians can only hike it once a year, on Labor Day! If you're from Michigan, you may already know the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge! This suspension bridge, the longest in the Western Hemisphere, connects Michigan's two peninsulas and carries the North Country Trail across the Straights of...

Some parks have amazing trail loops, but the loops do not start near each other. On today's hike, we enjoy a walk between a few of the larger loop systems and just explore. I didn't track my distance or route, but just enjoyed the hike. Let's hike together! Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, Michigan Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny Difficulty: 2/5 Explore Grand Rapids, Michigan's A...

We're back on the North Country Trail AND the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail! The NCT joins the White Pine Trail in Rockford and splits in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Today, we begin at that split in Cedar Springs and hike south, gaining another 5 miles towards our Hike 100 Challenge goal of 100 miles. Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/...

The Blue Loop at Aman Park is a wonderfully quiet and private hike! The simple loop was fun and peaceful, but watch out for the steep hill near the end! Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, Michigan Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.2 miles / 1.93 kilometers Duration: 27 minutes Explore Grand Rapids, Michigan's Aman Park: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Places/Par...

Another 5 miles on the Hike 100 Challenge! We've completed 60% of the challenge! Today, we hike a difficult portion of the North Country Trail in Yankee Springs Recreation Area/Barry State Game Area. The trail was incredibly overgrown, with some obstacles, and I was quite sore from another hike, but we enjoyed the sights and finished the hike. Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HI...