With COVID-19 in the rear view mirror, there were some upsides. The unprecedented time offered the unique opportunity to introduce our loved ones to the sports we are so passionate about, discover new trails, and incorporate a healthy lifestyle into our routines.
The Day Our Kids Outhiked Us
Featured bike path - Trillium Trail
Disc golf at Liberty Park
One of area’s newest disc golf courses located at Liberty Park offers newcomers and families a great opportunity to give the sport a try. With the park’s other amenities, this is a perfect family outing or destination bike ride.
Featured bike path - Cedar Creek Trail
Featured bike path - 51/29 and Hwy R Loop
Adventuring to the park - Flax Tot Lot
With a playground equipment upgrade at Flax Tot Lot, our family was motivated to bike to a “new” park. And it was a hit with several milestones along the way.
Spring Fever!
Featured ski - Nine Mile Cookie Trail
The Far Side of the River - Discovering Grandfather Falls
Gaska Park Labyrinth
Despite its size of just 50 acres, Gaska Park is worth a stop. Its labyrinth of trails will bridges and wildlife is a perfect weekday outing or weekend picnic!
Family winter skating adventures
Bittersweet Lakes Family Paddle
A new chapter - first adventure race
Northwoods Pipe Dream Family Paddle
Unplanned adventures - a memorable bike commute
Kettle Moraine 100 scouting
Featured ski - Leo's Loop and the John Howard Memorial Trail
Although many skiers consider the Birkie the end of the ski season, I find the door wide open for many ski adventures. I venture with my daughter for her first big adventure on the trails beyond the Cookie Trail at Nine Mile County Forest.











