Kate Lewis | Author

A Marathon in a Parka

Feb. 1, 2025

There’s a certain kind of magic that comes with snow days. The first flakes fall, schools close, and the world slows to a quiet hum under a blanket of white. If you’re a parent of young kids, that magic is accompanied by a fair share of mayhem. Snow days, as I’ve learned, … Read More >>

Embracing the Season

Dec. 14, 2024

How lucky are we to be greeted by this early winter wonderland in northern Michigan! The short shoulder season has made way for full-blown winter, unveiling all its gleaming glory.

Now we are in the season of shovels, skis, and snowshoes. Just when the gray days seemed to limit outd… Read More >>

Pedal Power

May 11, 2024

May in northern Michigan has to be one of my favorite months of the year. It’s like Mother Nature decided to throw a party and invited every color in the crayon box.

Bursts of color are popping everywhere, the anticipation of sunny summer days at the beach is building, I&rsquo… Read More >>

Smart Moves for Better Commutes

Feb. 24, 2024

As a seasoned bicycle commuter, I’ve experienced my fair share of urban obstacles, from dodging potholes to navigating impatient drivers and even encountering the occasional porcupine (yes, it happened). But despite these challenges, I’ve come to view biking as a saving grace&md… Read More >>

Nature's Gift: Why Outdoors People Are Happier

Oct. 28, 2023

Recently, I had the privilege of attending the MI Outdoors Summit, hosted by Land of the Outsiders, in northern Michigan. Among the discussions that unfolded, one question reverberated with resounding affirmation: Are outdoors people happier? While it might seem like there’s a simple … Read More >>