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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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  • 25 Things to do Sleeping Bear Dunes (by an outdoor guide!)

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  • Ultimate Michigan Bucket List (By an Outdoor Guide!)

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  • Image of a campsite in the porcupine mountains with a cup of coffee in front of a stunning overlook

    Ultimate 7-Day Upper Peninsula Road Trip (budget guide!)

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  • 29 Best Things to do in the Pictured Rocks, Michigan

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  • image of waterfall Gorge Falls in the upper peninsla near Ironwood, Michigan

    27 Best Things To Do Upper Peninsula, MI (by an outdoor guide!)

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  • Best Things to do Porcupine Mountains, Michigan (by an outdoor guide!)

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  • Cup of tea and a calm lake on the Border Route Trail in the BWCA

    10 Best Backpacking Trips in the Midwest (by an outdoor guide!)

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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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