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  • image of devil's island lighthouse on Lake Superior

    The Ultimate Guide to Lake Superior (By a an outdoor guide!)

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  • Fall Color on a backroad near Traverse City, in Northern Michigan

    15 Breathtaking Midwest Fall Destinations (2025!)

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  • Image of a van on backgrounds on a road trip near Lake Michigan in full fall foliage

    13 Mind-Blowing Great Lakes Fall Color Getaways

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  • image of a path through peak fall color in the wisconsin woods

    15 Best Places To See Wisconsin Fall Color (2025!)

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  • Sleeping Bear Dunes in the Fall

    13 Mind-Blowing Fall Color Destinations in Michigan

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  • View from landslide overlook on the Jordan River Pathway

    Ultimate Guide to Torch Lake, Michigan (Hike, Swim & More!)

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  • Ultimate Guide To The Keweenaw Peninsula (Hikes, Waterfalls, & Pasties!)

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  • 27 Things to Do on the North Shore, MN (RANKED!!!)

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  • Balancing Rock on Stockton Island as seen from a kayak

    30 Things To Do In The Apostle Islands (by a Kayak Guide!)

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  • 16 Best Things to do in Grand Marais, Minnesota

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Hi there, and welcome to Hello Stranger. My name is Maddy, and I'm the voice behind the blog. I'm a writer, paddler, photographer, traveller, and freelance editor. I'm committed to exploring the beautiful American Midwest to prove that you can find real adventure anywhere! Toss your email below to keep up with the adventure!

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