Alison is one of the co-founders of Happy People Hike and squad leader over here. In fact, she came up with the phrase Happy People Hike during her first big hiking trip when she realized how joyful everyone was on the trail. “Everyone we’ve met is so happy. It’s like…happy people hike!”
Even though she currently lives in the city, she spends every possible moment outside. If you ever get the honor of hiking or camping with her you’ll find out she’s always cold, always lost and falls a lot. But she is also always laughing and having “the best day ever!”
Her favorite part of Happy People Hike is the connections she’s made, both in person and online. She loves hearing people’s stories and learning from others. With a life goal to visit all of the National Parks, she is looking forward to meeting all sorts of new friends on the trails!
We need your help! We are looking for our next organization to team up for the rest of 2019. We recently ended our campaign with Make A Wish Michigan where we donated $1 from every shirt sale to their Trailblaze Challenge. In the past we have put funds towards...
Any true Michigander will have a list 6 miles long about where to road trip and what to stop and see. While we personally have about 400 recommendations, we’re going to start with a fun and very accessible one for anyone looking to check out what the northern portion...
Alastair Humphreys defines a Microadventure as “an adventure that is short, simple, local, cheap – yet still fun, exciting, challenging, refreshing and rewarding.” He goes on to say: “The appeal of microadventures is that they make adventure accessible to people who...
We had the opportunity to meet with Art Therapist, Leara Glinzak of I Light LLC in Grand Rapids, MI. We learned about how she incorporates nature into her practice and her personal life. Stay tuned as we hope to do more with her in the future, but in the mean time,...
RECAP: We spent this last weekend with Make-A-Wish Michigan and the hikers that took on their Traiblaze Challenge. There were 38 hikers who raised over $100,000 to make wishes come true! A few of the wish kids and their families were at the event and really, I'm not...
Thank you to everyone who came out for Outside Experience at McCormick Place in Chicago on July 13th and 14th! We had an incredible time meeting you all and learning about all of the other outdoor brands and programs. Here's a sampling of photos from the weekend!
Do you know what sets your soul on fire? Is there something you get really excited to wake up for each day? A hobby that you just can’t wait to work on? If someone asked what you are passionate about, would you have an answer? If you’re like a lot of people, you have...
We sat down with a friend, Melissa Bixler, to hear all about her experience trekking to Everest Base Camp. Here’s what she had to say!
Be in the moment. Why is it so difficult to take a step back and savor the moment we’re in?
Summer Solstice is celebrated scientifically and spiritually. Beliefs and traditions vary among religions and cultures but the general theme of rebirth, growth and renewal can be celebrated by all!