Great Lakes Archives - Adventures of A+K

Things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park (+ a one day itinerary!)

Visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before visiting, plus the best things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.Despite both of us visiting Cleveland, Ohio multiple times, we had only ever stuck to...

Hiking the Chapel Loop Trail at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Looking to go hiking at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore? In this guide we’re sharing how to hike the Chapel Loop Trail, which features waterfalls, painted rocks, blue water, and so much more!The top spot we wanted to visit while on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was...

Things to do in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Looking for things to do in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan? We’re sharing everything we loved about the park, when to visit, tips for the park, and more!While national parks get a lot of the love in the United States (including from us), there...

Visiting Minnesota’s North Shore (the BEST things to do + road trip itineraries!)

Planning to visit Minnesota’s North Shore? We’re sharing everything you need to know before you go, plus all of the best stops from Duluth to Grand Portage!One of the BEST surprises during our travels in 2021 was Minnesota’s North Shore. We had heard incredible things...