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Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Isle Royale National Park

A few summers ago I was lucky enough to visit Isle Royale National Park, a bucket list destination for Yoopers & outdoor enthusiasts alike. One of my childhood friends Brandon invited me to come along for a fishing trip and camping on West Caribou Island. We spent the long weekend fishing, … [Read more...] about Isle Royale National Park

A Love Letter to California

Every so often I look through my drafts to see the posts I once had a thought of writing. I just came across one I had started a year ago as I was approaching my one year anniversary of moving to Los Angeles. I clearly forgot to finish and post the rest of it, but suddenly I find another year has … [Read more...] about A Love Letter to California

Los Angeles Marathon Recap

I'm officially a marathoner!!! I ran the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon this weekend. It's been a goal of mine to run a marathon for years and I can't believe I finally checked it off the list. My roommate Faith talked me into signing up the day before the race, which I know goes against … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Marathon Recap

Cinnamon Pecan Rolls

Looking for a quick breakfast recipe as the holidays are approaching? Look no further than these simple and sticky pecan rolls that everyone will enjoy! November 1st means the start of the holiday season! These simple and delicious pecan rolls are incredibly easy to whip up if you have … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Pecan Rolls

2021 Update

Hello! I’m back after a (brief:) 2+ year break from posting, but I just wanted to put out an update for anyone still reading! Last month, I graduated from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. I also commissioned as a second lieutenant into the … [Read more...] about 2021 Update

Alaska: Hatcher Pass, Cooper Landing, Seward Highway, & Whittier

Hello! I hope that everyone had a great fourth. I missed being home for it, but I still had a good time here watching cars go off the cliff :) https://youtu.be/fhLNen06JCc The most incredible thing has happened since I've been in Alaska. I am completely, 100% happy. For the first time in what … [Read more...] about Alaska: Hatcher Pass, Cooper Landing, Seward Highway, & Whittier

Alaska: Kenai Lake, Seward, and Homer

Hello!! Here I am writing from my house in ALASKA. I’ve been here for almost three weeks now and I truly feel like I could stay forever (or maybe until the long and dark winter comes..) ;) If you're wondering why I’m here, who I’m with, where I’m staying…I’m renting a house with about ten other … [Read more...] about Alaska: Kenai Lake, Seward, and Homer

10 Things I Learned My First Year of College

Hello friends! As of a few weeks ago, I finished my first year of college at Michigan Tech. Today I thought it would be fun to share some lessons I learned and things I did over the year! I fell off the face of blog world (again) but I'll have some time this summer and I have some things to write … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Learned My First Year of College

Thanksgiving in Utah

Hello everyone! I'm back in my dorm after a quick trip to Utah to see family for Thanksgiving. I have three weeks left of classes, a week of finals, and I'll be done with my first semester of college! Wow did it go by fast. Here are some highlights from the trip! Mass Sunday my mom and I went to … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving in Utah

Mackinac Island Great Turtle Run Half Marathon

I finished a long day of classes and a chemistry exam today and have some extra time tonight. I wanted to talk about what I did this weekend - I completed half marathon #6! (I think...). This was a race I've been wanting to do for years and I can finally say I've done it. I would definitely … [Read more...] about Mackinac Island Great Turtle Run Half Marathon

Mount Bohemia Color Tour

As promised in my last post, here are all the pictures from last weekend! After my half marathon, Mikey and I went on the chair lift for the Mount Bohemia Color Tour. The views were some of the prettiest fall colors I've ever seen, and we lucked out with the weather being unusually warm for fall. If … [Read more...] about Mount Bohemia Color Tour

Mount Bohemia Half Marathon

Hello! It's Thursday night here in my dorm and for once I don't have any homework that absolutely needs to be done right now. This past weekend I ran in the half marathon in the Mount Bohemia Trail Running Festival!! I know I should have at least mentioned it but it was a spur of the moment … [Read more...] about Mount Bohemia Half Marathon

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A weekend in the Northwoods 🎣 A weekend in the Northwoods 🎣
Spent the day exploring Door County! I’m already Spent the day exploring Door County! I’m already planning my next trip back πŸ’πŸŒŠ #doorcounty #travelwi
Some favorites from a family vacation to the Apost Some favorites from a family vacation to the Apostle Islands a few summers back ⛡️
TikTok liked this one a lot so sharing here too! L TikTok liked this one a lot so sharing here too! Love flying in Southern California ✈️
Some pics/clips from a very special day last summe Some pics/clips from a very special day last summer β€” my first flight in the UP with @freshcoastflight. 

The trees! The gorgeous Superior shoreline!!! Excited to share more from my PPL journey ✈️
In honor of National Spritz Day 🍾 got to try so In honor of National Spritz Day 🍾 got to try so many in Europeβ€”Hugo is my fav!! Let me know your favorite below

Inspired by @greendrinks :)
#hugospritz #aperolspritz
Some favorites from camping at Yosemite last June Some favorites from camping at Yosemite last June πŸ•οΈ
It’s always the best time with Abby & @freshcoas It’s always the best time with Abby & @freshcoastflight!! Some clips from our Pictured Rocks flight back in April ✈️
Finally getting it together and posting some old p Finally getting it together and posting some old photography…this is a set of drone shots from the Manhattan Beach pier (the first place I lived in California!) 🌊
The most gorgeous alpine lake πŸ”οΈ so excited t The most gorgeous alpine lake πŸ”οΈ so excited to check this hike off the bucket list! 
πŸ“ Colchuck Lake

#leavenworth #washington #pnw #pnwhiking #colchucklake #adventure #travel #travelblogger #washingtonhikes #northcascades #enchantments #alpinelake #outdoors
4 years ago today I was on my trip to Isle Royale 4 years ago today I was on my trip to Isle Royale National Park β€” and I just published a post with my experience. Here are some of my favorite photos! Head to the blog for more 🀍
Cannot believe October is already over! Happy Hall Cannot believe October is already over! Happy Halloween from sunny Southern California - this is the first time I can remember it without a jacket! πŸŽƒπŸ‘» 
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Golden hour sunshine from last fall 🍁 do you pr Golden hour sunshine from last fall 🍁 do you prefer red, orange, or yellow leaves? πŸ‚
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I’m really missing fall in Michigan right now πŸπŸ‚
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For those who don’t know, I recently moved to California! My career took me here, and you can read more about it on my most recent blog post. 
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Thank you to everyone for your continued support! Look out for some new blog posts coming soon 🧑
Happy 906 Day and Happy Labor Day! πŸ’™πŸ’š Happy 906 Day and Happy Labor Day! πŸ’™πŸ’š
I was able to go back to Alaska earlier this summe I was able to go back to Alaska earlier this summer! We got incredibly lucky and were able to see the whole Alaska Range from a lookout on the drive up to Fairbanks πŸ”πŸŒ²
Devils Island Light and some sea caves as seen fro Devils Island Light and some sea caves as seen from @apostleislandscruises πŸ›₯ the northern tip of this island is the northernmost point in Wisconsin!
Spent the last few days in Bayfield and the Apostl Spent the last few days in Bayfield and the Apostle Islands in Northern Wisconsin! I’m so excited to share more from this weekend 🀩
I upgraded to a full frame camera last summer, and I upgraded to a full frame camera last summer, and this is one of the first photos I took with it 🌿 being at Presque Isle didn’t hurt either! Happy Friday β˜€οΈ
New post on the blog today! Link is in my profile New post on the blog today! Link is in my profile or at theyoopergirl.com πŸ€—πŸŒ²πŸ¦‹
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