Dune Alright: Silver Lake Dunes, Michigan

September 7, 2016 Zak Suhar

During summer the Silver Lake Dunes are a go-to spot for many Michiganders. People from all over the state flock to climb all over the towering sand castles to see a birds eye view of Silver Lake or Lake Michigan.

Sailing The Apostle Islands

June 4, 2016 Abbigail Kriebs

It’s hard to go on vacation these days. We’re too connected — and people expect us to be. When is the last time you had a coworker send an out of office message to the company, saying they’ll be on vacation but available via email and cell and fax and carrier pigeon? My guess is yesterday.

Road Trip: Scenic stops along the North Shore

September 29, 2015 Gia Bellamy

Driving can be the worst. Who wants to sit in traffic when you could be out living your life and enjoying happy hour deals? However, having recently moved from Minneapolis back to my hometown of Duluth, I’ve found a new love for driving.

Pictured Rocks: Chasing Waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula

July 16, 2015 Zak Suhar

I recently moved to Ann Arbor after studying in Ohio and growing up in the great state of Wisconsin. Staying in the Midwest for some twenty odd years wasn't something I planned, but the lakes, rivers, cabins, beer, and cheese haven't let me leave quite yet.

Upon U-hauling to Ann Arbor, I immediately started curating a list of the best places to experience the Purest that Michigan has to offer.

At the top of the list, of course, was the Upper Peninsula.