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The Yooper Girl

Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Michigan Ice Fest 2015

I made it to Lansing! I got here a few hours ago and finally have wifi so I can post :) I'm on a school trip for Youth in Government and will be gone until Sunday. I'll talk more about that when I do a recap of it, but for today I have something that I've been waiting to share for … [Read more...] about Michigan Ice Fest 2015

The First Week of Track Workouts

Sorry for falling off the face of blog world last week! After having multiple late nights of writing posts I needed a break. Before I get to my workouts I have some pictures from this past week to share! Lots of cooking: Spinach-Feta Quinoa Cakes + Honey-Glazed Carrots Avocado, … [Read more...] about The First Week of Track Workouts

Açaí and Green Warrior Smoothie | The Yooper Girl

Açaí and Green Warrior Smoothie

Look at meee posting three days in a row! That's what happens when I have deadlines to meet. ;) Today's recipe is brought to you by the fabulous company Sunwarrior. A few weeks ago I received an email asking if I'd like to create a smoothie recipe using their products for the … [Read more...] about Açaí and Green Warrior Smoothie

Weekly Workouts: Embracing the Rest

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend - I sure did! I talked last week about starting a "weekly workouts" type of post so here is my first one! Before I get into that, a few things from this weekend. Appetizer night for dinner with Mom! Bruschetta, pepperjack soup, and … [Read more...] about Weekly Workouts: Embracing the Rest

These Vegan Morning Glory Muffins are insane: no added sugar, all whole grains, and SO tasty! You'll want to eat these for breakfast and dessert!

Vegan Morning Glory Muffins

I guess every good thing has to come to an end, right? My basketball team lost our game last Wednesday which ended the season for us. :( Even though we ended on a sad note, the happy memories far outweighed the bad ones. I'll try to have a post about the season up soon! Basketball … [Read more...] about Vegan Morning Glory Muffins

A Day in the Life

Just when I thought spring was finally coming, BANG we get hit with this pounding of snow that lasted until the afternoon. No thank you!  Anyways, I've been meaning to do a "day in the life" post for a while, so here is my day as a high school sophomore during basketball … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life

Weekend fun

You guys are seriously so awesome. I did not expect my last post to be received so well but I was blown away by all of your support!!  If you've been reading for a while you've probably noticed that my posts have been pretty scarce in the last few months. If you follow me on … [Read more...] about Weekend fun

My Eating Disorder and Depression.

Hi everyone! I originally had a really fun post planned for today, but after finding out that it's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week I've got something a little different.  I've been wanting to publish this for a long time. I've had it in the drafts for months, and I truly feel … [Read more...] about My Eating Disorder and Depression.

Super snack - Monkey Tails - frozen bananas dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in a ton of superfood toppings!

Healthy Dark Chocolate Monkey Tails

First of all, I want to give a big thank you to everyone regarding yesterday's post. I was overwhelmed with the amount of support and kind words I received. and You guys are the best!  It's the 21st, which means it's time for a Recipe ReDux! Here is this month's theme: Favorite Chocolate … [Read more...] about Healthy Dark Chocolate Monkey Tails

Why I Run

I think every runner has that run that makes them feel like everything is right in the world. That makes them want to keep running forever. Mine was yesterday. I didn't have school because it was one of the coldest days of the year. We've been in a deep freeze for what feels like forever, … [Read more...] about Why I Run

Brunch at Leelee’s

It's not just the games that I love about basketball season. One of my favorite parts of being a part of the team is all the team dinners we have. No joke - last week we had a meal together on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I love it. Team dinners are a way to spend time with the … [Read more...] about Brunch at Leelee’s

Snowcoming 2015

Last week was Snowcoming at school! The dress up days were so much fun, just like last year. I have a few pictures to share! Monday - Pajama Day Tuesday - Yooper/Snow Gear Day I also had a basketball game on Tuesday which we won! It was also coach's birthday so we … [Read more...] about Snowcoming 2015

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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 🍒🌊 #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 — 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 Europe—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 🏕️
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 🏔️ so excited t The most gorgeous alpine lake 🏔️ so excited to check this hike off the bucket list! 
📍 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 — 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! 🎃👻 
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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? 🍂
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I’m really missing fall in Michigan right now 🍁🍂
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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! 💙💚 Happy 906 Day and Happy Labor Day! 💙💚
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 🏔🌲
Devils Island Light and some sea caves as seen fro Devils Island Light and some sea caves as seen from @apostleislandscruises 🛥 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 ☀️
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 🤗🌲🦋
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