What better way to spend a sunny September afternoon than hiking in nature. We planned to first visit the Seven Bridges Natural Area before cruising 2.5 miles down Valley Road to Rugg Pond. The close distance between the two parks makes it easy to visit both in one day. The Seven Bridges Nature Area was […]
Rugg pond is a nature area located in Kalkaska County Michigan. In 1904, the Kalkaska Light and Power Company built a dam and power plant there. In 1950, Consumers Power bought it and then in 1953, sold it to Kalkaska County for $1! Unfortunately in 1980, the dam was condemned by the Army Corp of […]
Hocking Hills is a nature lover’s wonderland. The area is located approximately one hour southeast of Columbus Ohio. Comprised of State and Region parks, the Hocking Hills area is nestled within thousands of acres of state forest land. The main attractions are all the wonderful caves, hiking trails, huge trees and waterfalls within the lush […]
Winter can be a tough time of year for my daughter with disabilities. There’s a greater chance for her to catch a cold because of increased illnesses going around. And with snow and ice on the ground, it makes it more difficult and dangerous for her to get around. For these reasons, we tend to […]