Rock climbing, camping, hiking—close-by Wisconsin has all of these great outdoor fall activities. Devil’s Lake This state park is about 3 1/2 hours from most of the North Shore, so it’s not a one-day destination, but it’s a great weekend trip. If you’re a hiker or rock climber, it’s really the only nearby location that […]
For years, West Michigan has been a travel destination for residents of the northern burbs of Chicago. Now, active vacationers have even more reason to visit with the region’s growing number of interconnected, non-motorized trails. Michigan is now number one in the nation in the number of rail trails. Cycling and hiking on the trails […]
Who has time to exercise with a seasonal to-do list that stretches through December? We’re here to help you feel better about skipping the workout—here’s a general idea of the calories you’re burning while you work and play this fall: Raking the lawn—The calorie count varies depending on the source, so we’re going with the […]
Fit women and their families are flocking to exciting, active vacations in record numbers, and the North Shore is no exception. Whether you heli-hike the Canadian Rockies (that’s hiking with the help of a helicopter to get you to remote mountain terrain), walk on glaciers in South America or bike through Europe, adventure travel […]
