by Joe Baker | Feb 2, 2025 | Out In The Middle Of Everywhere, Water, winter
Northern Michigan is packed with fun things to do and the winter season doesn’t slow us down! Jake and Alaney Miltner at Pine River Paddlesports have pioneered a new way to enjoy The Pine River which see’s thousands of paddlers every summer and now you can enjoy...
by Joe Baker | Feb 2, 2025 | Out In The Middle Of Everywhere, Spring
Spring is here! The birds are singing, suns shining, temperatures are rising and sap is running. It’s maple syrup season out here in northern Michigan and we’re getting after it! My family has been making syrup in the Cadillac area for 50 years! From the time I...
by Joe Baker | Feb 1, 2025 | Hiking Trails, Out In The Middle Of Everywhere, winter, Winter Skiing - XC Ski/Snowshoe/Fatbike
For years, I’ve been winter backpacking all over the county from Utah to Maine! But the scenic trails we have right here at home are some of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of exploring. My most recent winter hike with friends is a tradition that we...
by Joe Baker | Nov 23, 2024 | Out In The Middle Of Everywhere, winter
THE PREMIER SNOW KITING EVENT IN THE MIDWESTERN U.S.Bringing together kiters of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities – these ice kiters gather to celebrate community, kiteboarding, and a love of winter. Events include: Friday welcome party, gear swap, kite race,...
by Joe Baker | May 8, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Hiking Trails, Out In The Middle Of Everywhere, Self Guided Trips, Spring, Stewardship & Sustainability
Hey everyone, it’s Joe and today I have a story to share with you about my recent morel mushroom hunting expedition. Now, normally I’d be hyped up to tell you about my epic haul of these elusive fungi, but unfortunately, this time around, I came up...
by Joe Baker | Nov 23, 2021 | Hunting and Fishing, Out In The Middle Of Everywhere
The anticipation of hunting season is always fun, setting up blinds in the best spot possible, getting out trail cameras and taking photos of the deer in the area. The reality of hunting can be somewhat less glorious, long hours spent trying keep warm while making the...
