by Melanie McManus | Dec 2, 2020 | Biking, Bolivia, Stories
Read This Article, Published on HowStuffWorks I never plan to bike down North Yungas Road in Bolivia. I’m not even sure I plan to go to Bolivia, although I hope to explore at least one country in South America. That’s a continent still on my bucket list....
by Melanie McManus | Nov 1, 2020 | Hiking, Michigan, Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories
Nearly 100 miles (160.9 km) of trail unspool through Pictured Rocks, snugged against Lake Superior’s southern shore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or U.P. The paths, which include 42 miles (67.6 km) of the North Country Trail, showcase the...
by Melanie McManus | Nov 1, 2020 | Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories, Wisconsin
Read This Article On Midwest Living Wisconsin’s Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater cattail marshes in the nation. Some 300 bird species have been spotted here, and the marsh is a popular migration pit stop for 250,000 of our feathered friends. Every...
by Melanie McManus | Jul 1, 2020 | Stories, Wisconsin
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by Melanie McManus | Feb 9, 2020 | Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories
Read This Article On The Star Tribune Many people say ABR is a funny name for a ski resort. I suppose that’s true. ABR stands for Active Backwoods Retreat. And despite its unusual acronym name, USA Today readers rated it the fourth-best cross-country ski resort...