July 2, 2019

Campfire Storytelling + Outdoor Exploring to Celebrate Our State Parks Centennial

It’s summertime in Michigan, so you know what that means: time to catch up with our state parks guru and […]

June 27, 2017

Where Will Your Summer Adventures Take You? Exploring + Running with Michigan State Parks’ Maia Turek

For this week’s special 100th episode of the Michigan Runner Girl Show—this weekly podcast launched in August 2015 with an […]

August 24, 2011

Marathoner Mentality

It struck me as I ran watch- and music-free the other day. I was dodging tree roots and sand traps […]

July 25, 2011

No more same old, same old

I did something a little different this weekend during my 10-mile trail run, and it’s got me inspired to be […]

July 6, 2011

4 stay-strong summer running tips

This morning in my neighborhood I crossed paths with three other runners. Which doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s […]

July 9, 2010

Cheeseburgers in paradise

I could blame the heat, and I think I will just a little. It’s been terribly humid, making for especially […]

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