Your workout doesn’t have to include treadmills or dumbbells. Try these simple ways to make exercise part of your daily routine. I woke up one morning and, for the first time, decided to walk to work. The route took me a mile along West Grand Traverse Bay, and then when I reached the city limits […]
Thai Roast Chicken
Secret Sleeping Bear: Hike Alligator Hill
Forget your watch. If you want a way to make your exercise routine last for more than 20 minutes, Alligator Hill—without a timepiece—is the way to go. Sticking to the groomed paths is a good way to lose yourself in the woods without actually getting lost. Alligator Hill is one of the hidden highlights of […]
Tips to Keep Your Child Active Over Summer Break
When all your teenager wants to do on summer vacation is play video games or binge watch Netflix, it can be hard as a parent to get them off the couch. And with research showing that physical activity helps regulate the body’s endocrine system (a.k.a. hormones directly related to mental health), keeping your teen active […]
Kohlrabi and Daikon Relish
Redbor Kale with Red Beans, Cilantro, & Feta Cheese
5 Healthy Dessert Recipes
Let’s face it. Sometimes you just need a little something sweet. The good news is these dessert recipes won’t ruin your diet. In fact, you’ll get a serving of fruit. Enjoy! Lemon-Almond Dipped Strawberries The best part of this recipe? It’s so easy! Just dip your strawberries in lemon curd and roll them in […]
Ultimate Summer Hike Guide
Summer is here and nature is calling, loudly. What better way to answer than to walk right into the season and onto the best Michigan trails. Consider this your hiking bucket list. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Explore a hiker’s heaven on the Lake Michigan shore, with 13 mainland trails and 105 miles of pathway […]