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The Yooper Girl

The Yooper Girl

Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Loving Life Lately

Happy Monday! For me it actually is a happy Monday because I don't have school this week :) I have a whole bunch of marvelous going on lately! Marvelous... how about how this is the last Monday of 2013! I swear, this year went by faster than any other year of my life. I know, there have … [Read more...] about Loving Life Lately

Christmas Festivities (part 2)

Click here for part one!  Christmas morning started with a 2 mile run and 8 minute abs. Then pecan rolls! And a green smoothie. I figured I should at least get some nutrients since I wasn't going to get any later ;) My dad, stepmom, and brother came over, then we all opened our gifts. … [Read more...] about Christmas Festivities (part 2)

Christmas Festivities (part 1)

Christmas needs two recaps because it was so full of fun! Here is part one. :)  *** On the 23rd we had a family gathering and potluck. So much good food! Christmas Eve started with brunch at my aunt's house.   Cinnamon roll bake, cheesy potatoes, and egg bake. I didn't … [Read more...] about Christmas Festivities (part 1)

Merry Christmas!

Just popping in to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!   Enjoy your day and remember how blessed we all are :D   … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas!

Christmas Survey (new blog design!)

Hi, everyone! Did you notice the new blog design?! I think it's much more me than the previous one! Today I thought it would be fun to answer a little Christmas survey. Let's get started!    1. What do you want for Christmas?  I wrote a whole post on that … [Read more...] about Christmas Survey (new blog design!)

Fashion Friday {12/16 – 12/20}

It's officially Christmas Break!!! Finally... two weeks of freedom!  Monday I'm kind of super mad. I can't  find Monday's picture. It was cute too! Ugh. Here's the necklace I wore though!  Bonus: Band concert!  Tuesday Game day! I got the dress at … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {12/16 – 12/20}

Oatmeal – 2 Ways

I absolutely love waking up on winter mornings to a huge, warm bowl of oatmeal. Today I'm putting a twist on my basic oatmeal recipe! Pear Spiced Oats I found a pear in the fridge...   There was no way it could be eaten alone so I put it into some oats! Top with the rest of … [Read more...] about Oatmeal – 2 Ways

Cookies for Days

T'was a great weekend!  Saturday morning bright dark and early I went for a run with my running group. We did 6 miles and it was cooold! Refueling: Then I went to bake cookies with my grandma!  This is going to become a yearly … [Read more...] about Cookies for Days

Year of Running 2013

Hey everyone! Miss Zippy is hosting a linkup about your year in running and I thought it would be super fun to fill out! Best race experience? I would say the Cellcom Half Marathon!  It was my first half marathon and I did better than I would have ever expected - first in my age … [Read more...] about Year of Running 2013

Fashion Friday {12/9 – 12/13}

If you didn't know, today is Friday the 13th. I'm not too much of a superstitious person, but I don't know about you guys! Here are this week's outfits :D Monday   shirt: Cherokee jeans: Kohls boots: a2 aerosoles scarf: etsy: here I've been going on Etsy like crazy lately, … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {12/9 – 12/13}

WIAW – Game Day

Hey everyone! I had a basketball game last night so I didn't get a chance to write up a post earlier. Here's What I Ate Tuesday, game day style! The usual breakfast with a new peanut butter! Lunch is the hardest time for me. I eat earlier than I'd like (11:15),  so I'm not … [Read more...] about WIAW – Game Day

Holiday Wishlist

 Happy Monday everyone! My weekend was pretty low-key, so today I'm sharing what's on my Christmas list this year!  Fitness garmin//nike//north face apple//pro compression 1. A Garmin! I think it's probably time I start getting serious about the distance and timing of my runs. … [Read more...] about Holiday Wishlist

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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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#puremichigan #naturalmichigan #yooper #northernmichigan #mittenlove #puremittenpride #canonusa #puremittigan #michiganawesome #michiganders #michigan #michigrammers #midwestblogger #thegreatlakesstate #upperpeninsula #keweenaw #copperharbormi #exploretheup #keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #uptravel #midwestmoment #coppercountry #upnorthmichigan
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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