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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

    August 30, 2025

    Looking for the best fall color destinations in the Great Lakes? Read this article for cabins, overlooks, hiking, and more!

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  • 9 Best Michigan Road Trips for Outdoor Adventure

    January 14, 2024

    looking for the best road trips in michigan? check out this article for all the best road trip ideas in michigan!

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  • A loon on a small quiet lake near Traverse City, Michigan

    7 Beautiful Places to Kayak in Traverse City, MI

    September 1, 2021

    Looking for the best kayaking near Traverse City? Read this article for the best places to kayak near Traverse City, Michigan

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  • Beachscape and sand dunes with crystal clear water at the Dune Climb Hike in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Traverse City

    11 Best Easy Day Hikes near Traverse City

    July 15, 2021

    Looking for the best day hikes near Traverse City? Read this article for the best hiking trails for families and hikers!

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  • Sweeping views from Empire Bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    11 Best Hiking Trails in the Sleeping Bear Dunes

    February 18, 2021

    best hiking trails in the sleeping bear dunes for beaches, views, and more

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maddymarq

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
đź“ŤNorthwoods & Lake Superior
inquiries: hello@madelinemarquardt.com
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Michigan summer🍒🌊🛶 1- kayaking under the northern Michigan summer🍒🌊🛶1- kayaking under the northern lights 2- campsite in the Porkies3- @takkasaunas 4- birdwatching with @n_o_c_s 5- kayaking the pictured rocks6- @retreatnorthmichigan (hosted)7- backpacking the porkies8- a waterfall in the up9- crystal river 10- sleeping bear11- off the coast in the Keweenaw 12- canoeing :)13- superior
Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️ You’ll need: Lettuc Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️You’ll need:LettuceRed onionCucumber Bell pepper or tomato Lemon (all my veggies came straight from the fridge at home!)TofuNaan bread or pitaOlive oilFeta Tzatziki sauceSchwarma sauce/seasoning (I subbed enchilada sauce + turmeric in a pinch)Come say hi at @maddymarq for Midwest adventure ideas & tips🏕️♥️
What’s your setup like?🚗🏕️ Come say hi at @maddym What’s your setup like?🚗🏕️Come say hi at @maddymarq for Midwest adventure ideas & tips from your friendly neighborhood outdoor guide!
Spring on Lake Superior🌷🧊 We’ve still got ice up Spring on Lake Superior🌷🧊We’ve still got ice up in Northern Wisconsin! Andy and I did a quick little paddle out to some of our favorite caves to check out the situation👀 (note that everyone is wearing dry suits, is a local guide, and has specialized training for trips on Lake Superior including cold water self rescue practice! This isn’t a trip I would recommend anyone do, but summer is just around the corner and guiding season is almost back!)Ft the @stellarkayaks nomad LV I’m test paddling for @paddlingmagazine & my very stylish @aquabound Tetra paddle
Michigan waters >>> @retreatnorthmichigan tiny ca Michigan waters >>>@retreatnorthmichigan tiny cabins pictured (hosted!)Come say hi at @maddymarq for more Midwest adventure ideas!
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