Podcasts about sleeping bear dunes

Send us a textIt feels good to be back. This is my first field recording in nearly two years, captured just after sunset along the banks of Otter Creek in Sleeping Bear Dunes. I used my Zoom F3 recorder paired with the Audio-Technica BP4025 microphone, placed as a drop rig for an overnight session.As the light faded, I returned to one of my favorite spots—a quiet place where beavers often swim and birds gather in abundance. I watched two Trumpeter Swans descend and glide in beside a gathering of geese and ducks settling in for the night. Turkeys called from nearby trees, and the evening wrapped itself in the distant sound of Barred Owls echoing through the forest. It was peaceful, wild, and exactly what I'd been missing.Recording Details:Date and Time: 4/17/2025 | 5:30 AMLocation: Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreLandscape/Feature: Otter CreekConditions: 61F (16C), Overnight, Light Breeze that changed to GustingRecording Device: Zoom F3 Field RecorderMicrophone(s): Audio Technica BP4025Support the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

Hidden Places In Michigan You DIDN'T Know About! - Michigan is full of surprises. Sure, everyone knows about the Great Lakes, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Mackinac Island, but what about the hidden places that even lifelong Michiganders don't know exist? From crystal-clear hidden springs to eerie caves with dark legends, I'm giving insight into 10 hidden places in Michigan that a lot of people don't know about. Let's get to it. MENTIONED LINKS ⬇️→Strange Things About Michigan: https://youtu.be/QK7TaB5VmYY→The STRANGEST Things About Michigan!: https://youtu.be/druIXxdzzVE→Weird Things About Michigan: https://youtu.be/kYwjd453-gw→Haunted Places In Michigan (Part One): https://youtu.be/rWCec9UaBtE?si=gTi9RYgmnF_MnIar→Haunted Places In Michigan (Part Two): https://youtu.be/yIQOm3xAEoo?si=7j5M0JOnuJSmRe2w→Haunted Places In Michigan (Part Three): https://youtu.be/li6DCbG9K24→Haunted Places in Michigan (Part Four): https://youtu.be/anJrnwlkhL0?si=CezIHMV9Ni2-AxwX→Haunted Places In Michigan (Part Five): https://youtu.be/ltEZdERycw0→TOP 10 CREEPY Legends About Michigan: https://youtu.be/yn99U2KvTN4CONTACT ME

When the first European settlers came to this area, they may not have given much thought to the natural landmark that brings people here today…

We talk about what it was like Birding at the Grand Canyon and seeing California Condors. Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan also gets a shout-out.

June 14, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses fun things to do in the summer, including paddling near Sleeping Bear Dunes, visiting the Capri Drive-In movie theatre, and viewing Victorian architecture in Manistee County.

In this episode, we're going to run down giant sand dunes, listen to Motown in Detroit, explore an island that's trapped in time (you must take a horse and cart to your hotel), hear stories from a Native American elder, and lots more. Today, we're going to one of America's undiscovered corners. This is where legendary music meets small town vibes, and quiet moments together are framed by endless Great Lake blue. We're going to Michigan. Pure Family Fun.Behind the PageFamily Travel YouTube star David Reilly (@lifeofreillytv) takes us behind the scenes on a week-long road trip with his family up the Lake Michigan coast. From the epic beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes, just a short drive from Traverse City the Cherry Capital of the world, and the quiet bliss of Mackinac Island, to mushroom houses, Indiana Jones bridges, fossil hunting and more.“This is for those families that want something a bit different,” David says.  "You will have so many unique experiences. So many stories you can tell.” Don't Take Our Word For ItDetroit is where Motown was born. The Temptations, Aretha Franklyn, Smoky Robinson, and dozens more all got their start here. Northern Soul DJ and Detroit music obsessive Phillip Lancaster (@we_are_them_images) tells us how to get the most out of one of America's great musical cities.  “There's so much musical history and innovation in Detroit,” He says. “Take your kids, they'll thank you for it later”. Mama Knows BestLocal mum Nikki Donald gives us the lowdown on everything she loves about her hometown city of Detroit, from where to get the best Detroit style pizza to the museums, attractions, festivals and fun you can't miss. If you want to plan the perfect long weekend in Motor City this is your ultimate insider resource. How would she describe Detroit in three words? “Resilient, Unexpected, and Amazing”  Bedtime StoryWe finish with Anishinaabe Elder Hank Bailey talking to us about the culture and history of his people, and how you can discover some it for yourself. He also tells us about the Legend of Sleeping Bear, a geographical feature in the Sleeping Bear National lakeshore and just a short drive from Traverse City.The Lowdown For more information on everything discussed in this show go to Michigan.org. Follow on social @puremichigan – Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Tik Tok / Pinterest / Twitter(X)Thank you to VisitTheUSA.co.uk for supporting this episode. Visit The USA are America's official travel and tourism organization and a top-notch resource for all things US travel. Follow them on social @visittheusa – Instagram / Facebook / You Tube / Tik Tok Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel.This show was produced, hosted and written by Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and not very award-winning dad of two. Find more of his work at armchair-productions.com

RobChrisRob returned from various vacations and offworld missions to talk about the Fantastic 4's casting announcement, the man convicted for digging an extra channel into Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Godzilla x Kong trailer, Dune, Vought, genetically made beef & rice, The Empire, conspiracy theories regarding Taylor Swift & Lettuce (Note: these are distinct conspiracy theories with nothing to do with each other, except the people who believe them), the AI generated images of Rat Genitalia that got published, Neuromancer goes to Series at Apple TV, hiding bots on Slack after ya quit, the nightmare Wonka experience, Yuzu shut down by Nintendo, Nvidia bannding translation layers for cuda, and all sorts of movies like Poor Things, American Fiction, Dune, and Dinner in America. Join our discord to talk along or the Subreddit where you will find all the links https://discord.gg/YZMTgpyhB https://www.reddit.com/r/TacoZone/

In this month's national park news, new-to-science fossils have been uncovered at Mammoth Cave and John Day Fossil Beds, a rabies scare is taking hold at Saguaro National Park, a man gets convicted for diverting the Platte River at Sleeping Bear Dunes, and more. Hosted by Jason Epperson Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks.  Use promo code PARKS20OFF to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

Aug. 20, 2023 ~ Host Dave Lorenz previews the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats, and Eats Festival in Royal Oak and the Michigan Irish Festival in Muskegon. Plus, he explores the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Northern Michigan and the late-summer happenings in Grand Rapids.

Let's address this right off the rip, Michael has a black eye.  It's noticeable, but it insinuates that he is a big strong man (he's our big strong boy).   Wanna see it in person? Go to The Earl tomorrow in Atlanta and watch people.  We're looking for pools, will you please swim with us?   Are you someone's lord and savior?  Well, go dance on the pool!  Let's recap the fourth- do you still have your fingers?  You didn't do it right.  Michigan dispensaries ain't for your grandaddy (unless he's poor and wants a lot of goods).  We tried to do math and you know what, it's becoming clear that we don't know how to do that.  Late night candy (

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Scripture employs metaphors to help us understand God better. In today's text, the author speaks of God being like a Mama Bear defending and protecting her cubs. Listen in to learn more.

I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live.Today, we're exploring the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and uncovering the story of the Boekeloo Lodge. This charming cabin, nestled in a picturesque landscape, has a fascinating history.The Boekeloo family made an unexpected discovery in 1945 when they found an old cabin that had been neglected and had deteriorated for the past 10 years. They saw its potential and restored it with love and care. The result was a delightful wilderness getaway, where the family enjoyed many peaceful retreats surrounded by the tranquility of the woods and the grandeur of the dunes. But this hidden gem had an unexpected future.Eventually, the National Park Service (NPS) acquired the property because they recognized its historical significance and natural beauty. Today, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can take a leisurely walk around the lodge and look through its windows to glimpse how vacations were in the past. The cabin stands as a testament to the Boekeloo family's creativity and vision, offering a unique view into a simpler and more peaceful time.As a volunteer involved in a photography project at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, I was honored to be assigned the task of capturing the beauty of the Boekeloo Lodge. Without this opportunity, I would have never known about this incredible building and its fascinating history.When I arrived at noon, the sun was directly overhead, making it challenging to capture the best lighting for my photographs. Similarly, nature photographers know that noon is not the most active time for wildlife. I took advantage of the situation and was delighted to discover a lot of birds at the location. While taking pictures and documenting the site, I also set up my recording equipment, hoping to capture the essence of this enchanting place.Boekeloo Lodge is located just a mile off M-22, a state highway in Michigan. It sits next to a peaceful pond, and although you can hear some traffic noise in the distance, the overall atmosphere is enjoyable, allowing nature's melodies to shine through. I'm excited to return to this idyllic spot to experience the dawn chorus and explore the surrounding area on a hike.The Boekeloo Lodge at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore provides a captivating look into the past and serves as a reminder of the significance of conserving our natural environments. With its storied past and peaceful surroundings, it's a remarkable place for photographers and nature lovers to visit.Recording Details:Date and Time: 5/15/2023 | 12:15 PMLocation: Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreLandscape/Feature: Boekeloo Lodge and Surrounding AreaConditions: 59F (15C), Bright, Sunny, Strong Breeze, Pleasant ConditionsRecording Device: Zoom F3 Field RecorderMicrophone(s): Audio Technica BP4025 Stereo MicrophoneSupport the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

Quick Note: You will hear some artificial noises in this recording, but they are few and I don't feel they detract from the recording. It is becoming increasingly difficult to record pristine audio without driving hundreds of miles and spending countless hours in its pursuit. I realize it is perhaps better to include the artificial sounds and recognize that we live in a society where noise pollution exists. I am a perfectionist for my work and I struggle on where to draw the line and release a recording. To maintain my sanity, I have to learn to be okay with imperfect recordings and some noise pollution. I hope you will understand. We have made it through the third winter here in Michigan and have started on the second spring. We also made a jump to first summer, but it was very short-lived. It can be very hard to define seasons here because it can change so quickly, but it does really feel like a spring that is going to actually get us to summer. One thing I look forward most as the snow melts and the flowers start blooming is the return of the dawn chorus. This natural phenomenon occurs in the early morning and is a collective singing of birds as they welcome the start of a new day. During the dawn chorus, birds sing to defend their territories, attract mates, and communicate with their flock. The chorus begins just before the first light of dawn and can last for several hours, with different species of birds joining in at differing times. It truly is one of the most beautiful sound collective that exists in nature. I recently received a new recording kit from SR3D Binaural Microphones in the UK to test out and share my thoughts. I will have a separate post and video about this kit and my thoughts on it in the coming weeks. Binaural recording is an advanced method of capturing audio that closely replicates human auditory perception by utilizing two microphones configured in that mimics the human head. While listening to binaural recordings through headphones, the listener is immersed in a lifelike environment, such as the dawn chorus in the middle of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The biggest advantage, in my experience, is the heightened level of auditory realism. In short, you will feel you are in the middle of the action. Knowing I wanted to test out the realistic recording effects of this kit, I went to one of my favorite recording locations to capture the dawn chorus. Over the course of a few hours, I heard and saw at least 13 different species to include the usual suspects like the American Robin and Red-winged blackbird, but I recorded some firsts for me. It was my first time recording a Bald Eagle and a Virginia Rail. I won't spoil the entire recording and would love to hear what species you heard while listening. Recording Details:Date and Time: 5/5/2023 | 5:45AMLocation: Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreLandscape/Feature: Otter CreekConditions: 49F (10C), Sunrise, Slight Breeze, Mild ConditionsRecording Device: Zoom F3 Field RecorderMicrophone(s): SR3D Binaural Microphone Kit fitted with Sonorous Objects SO.1 MicrophonesSupport the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

 I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live.Welcome to the latest episode of the Nature is my Jam Podcast! I am a firm believer in the meditative and restorative benefits of simply listening to moving water, especially the sound of waves crashing onto a remote beach. This week, I am uploading over 2 hours of a recent recording done at the Peterson Road Beach at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Within the Platte Plains section of the lakeshore, this area features gently rolling hills, mature forests and wide expanses of beach that are rarely crowded. On the night of this recording, I had the entire beach to myself for around 4 hours, except for one person walking his dogs for a few minutes. I let the field recorder run and spent the time hiking on the beach to see what the melting ice might reveal. Ever since I have been old enough to remember, I have been irresistibly drawn to water like a magnet. One of my earliest memories is walking the beach with my parents and my brother in San Diego when I was 4 or 5. I remember holding my dad's hand as he let me get closer and closer to the waves. The waves mesmerized me and I was instantly drawn to that unmistakable sound of waves crashing onto the shore.Not even the “Jellyfish Incident of '96” could change my love of hearing the waves and wanting to be close to a body of water at all times. Pro tip: If the locals aren't in the ocean on a hot day, then there is probably an excellent reason. Don't be that guy that ignores all the clues and finds himself wrapped up in jellyfish tentacles. Waves are one of the most powerful meditative tools available to us. Their rhythmic and soothing sounds can help us achieve a state of deep relaxation and inner calm, while also providing a powerful connection to the natural world. The repetition of the sound of waves crashing on the shore creates a sense of predictability and stability, which can help to calm the mind and reduce anxiety. I think that the sound of waves can even help to synchronize brainwaves, leading to a greater sense of focus and concentration.Besides their calming effect, the power of waves lies in their ability to evoke a sense of awe and wonder. The vastness of large bodies of water and the sheer force of the waves can help to put our own problems and worries into perspective, reminding us of the greater forces at work in the world. There are many ways to incorporate the power of waves into a meditation practice. Simply sitting by the shore and listening to the sound of the waves can be a powerful experience, while walking along the beach and feeling the sand between our toes can also be grounding and calming. For those who don't live near the ocean or the Great Lakes, recordings of waves can also be a powerful tool for meditation. Whether experienced in person or through recordings, the power of waves as a meditative tool is undeniable. By connecting us to the natural world and helping to calm our minds, waves can provide a much-needed sense of peace and tranquillity in our busy lives.Recording Details:•Date and Time: 3/30/2023 | 6:30PM•Location: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore•Landscape/Feature: Peterson Road Beach•Conditions: 41F (5C), Overcast, Low Clouds, Stiff Onshore Breeze•Recording Device: Zoom F3 Field Recorder•Microphone(s): Audio-Technica BP4025Support the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

Motor-City, Chocolate Fudge und Sleeping Bear Dunes sind nur 3 Begriffe, welche für Michigan stehen. Wo aber befinden sich diese grossen Sanddünen und weshalb gilt Michigan als einer der meist unterschätzten Bundestaaten der USA? Die beiden go2travel Gründer Robin und Michael nehmen euch mit auf eine Reise an die Grossen Seen und geraten mit Moderator Manu ins Schwärmen, welcher sich ebenfalls als heimlicher Michigan-Fan entpuppt. Wo aber gibt es nun diesen vermeintlich besten Chocolate Fudge der USA und wieso ist Detroit schon lange nicht mehr nur Autoindustrie und Motown-Music? Alle Antworten gibt's in dieser Podcast Episode! Moderation: Manuel Wälti

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I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live.Captain's Log, Stardate 100646.84. It has been weeks since the sun has appeared on this planet. A constant mist has enveloped this region, identified as northern Michigan, since the dawn of a new earth year. Contact made today with earthlings that appear to be in distress because of warm temperatures and a lack of something they call Vitamin D. Of all the earthlings encountered in Alpha Quadrant, the northerner is, perhaps, the strangest. Summary:My goal to record the Red Fox again this week did not go well. The constant wind and misting rain have played hell with my recording equipment and my patience. Two nights of failed recordings and hours spent alone in a field with rain running down my neck convinced me to give up on the Red Fox this week. I bailed on Sleeping Bear Dunes and made my way to Northport to visit the Leelanau State Park. I like the rocky beach at this park, which is unlike the sandy stretches of Sleeping Bear. There is also a cool lighthouse and the ability to watch Great Lakes Freighters as they make their way to the Upper Peninsula through the Manitou Straits. I didn't intend to record the wave action, but the wind was just right to capture some interesting sounds as the waves crashed into large rocks near the shore. The water levels are down so I could get further out than what is possible to get close to some large boulders….. that are slick (I know this but sometimes I'm an idiot). I realized, too late, that my feet were slipping and it dumped me into the lake. I'd love to say it was part of a planned Polar Plunge, but I'd be lying. Luckily, I had extra clothes in the truck, so could change and keep recording. The only thing I didn't have was another pair of boots, but I found that if I kept moving that my feet didn't get too cold. I was going to apologize for recording more lake and wave activity, but I'm not sure it is necessary. Every water feature is unique and offers an interesting soundscape. Being surrounded by the Great Lakes is special and something I shouldn't take for granted. I want to bring you diverse recordings and interesting soundscapes every week, but I have to take the sounds that are given to me. Recording Details:Date and Time: 1/18/2023 | 2:30 PMLocation: Leelanau State Park in Northport, MichiganLandscape/Feature: Rocky BeachConditions: 32F (0C), Windy, FogRecording Device: Zoom F3 Field RecorderMicrophone(s): Audio Technica BP 4025Digital Audio Workstation: Adobe AuditionSupport the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

May the closeness of friends and the comfort of home renew your spirits this holiday season. I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live.Summary:Welcome to episode 28 of the Nature is my Jam podcast. As 2022 winds down, Mother Nature is going to remind us she is all powerful and wants to add some excitement to the season's holidays. We have a major winter storm heading our way and if the weather predictors are right; we are going to end the year with a doozy of a blizzard. With this in mind, I wanted to record what I am calling the ‘calm before the storm. It was a cold yet mild day here in northern Michigan and I, once again, found myself along one of my favorite beaches along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We are the Peterson Road Beach, which is near Honor, Michigan and very close to the Platte River Campground. This recording features gentle waves and a very light wind. While it was a mild day in terms of wind, the temperatures dropped throughout the day and the skies got very dark. My watch notified me of blizzard and extreme weather warnings the entire time I was recording, and my wife even called to make sure I hadn't fallen off a bluff or into a ravine. Severe weather warnings, I've noticed, bring a hint of concern *and* excitement to everyone affected. While the storm is still a day away, instinct creeps in and everyone does their best to prepare and, well, wait. The Rest of the Story:The truth of the matter is that while it was extremely cold along the lakeshore, I was in no real danger during the recording. Dressed for the weather, I knew I'd be able to get back home before any major snow or drop in the temperature. My truck can get through snow and I always bring extra clothing, water and a personal emergency beacon that will notify family and first responders via satellite if I need help. The storm is definitely on its way and I plan on getting out to record as long as long as I can get down our tiny two-track and out onto a main road. If we don't get plowed out for a few days, then I'll explore and record right in the backyard. It could be a long few days of being housebound and I'm okay with that. The fireplace will roar, hot cocoa will be at the ready and a long backlog of Hallmark Xmas movies will entertain us for days.  Recording Details:Date and Time: 12/21/2022 | 3:30 PMLocation: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake ShoreLandscape/Feature: Peterson Road BeachConditions: Extreme Cold, Light Wind, Very CloudyRecording Device: Zoom F3Microphone(s): Audio Technica BP 4025Digital Audio Workstation: Adobe AuditionSupport the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live.Summary:Welcome to episode 27 of the Nature is my Jam podcast. Winter in Michigan presents a unique set of challenges with field recording. My new mantra is, “If it's blowing wind, then it must be .” This week was no exception and we, once again, brave the elements in pursuit of those sweet, sweet sounds of nature. I have wanted to hike the Empire Bluff Trail at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore all year and with 2023 quickly approaching, I knew I had to get my butt in gear. The Empire Bluff trail isn't terribly long, but presents some of the most iconic and scenic views at Sleeping Bear Dunes. Overlooking Lake Michigan, the trail offers sweeping views of South Manitou Island, massive sand dunes and the stunning South Bar Lake with its narrow spit of land separating it from Lake Michigan. On the day of this recording, I had the entire trail almost to myself, sharing it was a pair of hikers and two Bald Eagles. This recording features massive wind (welcome to Winter in northern Michigan) blowing through the woods and down the bluff to where I was standing. The wind goes from a whisper to a howl to a roar in several minutes. Creaking trees, airborne ferns and sand pebbles shimmer across the soundscape as the wind shifts direction. It is a stunning show of force that, once again, reminds us of the power of nature. The Rest of the Story:Hop on over to the Nature is my Jam website for the rest of the story!!Recording Details:Date and Time: 12/14/2022 | 1:45 PMLocation: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake ShoreLandscape/Feature: Empire Bluff Trail overlooking Lake MichiganConditions: Extreme wind, Cloudy, Blustery, Cold, IceRecording Device: Zoom F3Microphone(s): Audio Technica BP 4025Support the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

As we enter a long holiday weekend in the United States, I have spent a lot of time thinking about gratitude and growth. 2022 has been an especially “not great” year for my family. We lost three beloved pets, have dealt with health issues and had to navigate an early retirement after losing my job in a career that spanned 25 years. By any measure, that's a lot to deal with and I'm happy to say that I think we have handled it well. We will forever miss our pets, but it warmed our hearts with the memories and knowing we gave them a good life. We are tackling our respective health issues straight on and moving forward with intent and focus. And, well, early retirement isn't for the faint of heart, but I am incredibly lucky to have the support of friends and family. I am also incredibly lucky to have this podcast. This podcast has given me a voice when I didn't know what I wanted to say. It's given me a platform to share wildlife recordings with a global audience and to find joy in creating something that brings people happiness and a brief respite from the daily grind of life in the modern age. This is the 25th episode of the Nature is my Jam podcast. Can you believe it? This is the episode I circled on my planning calendar because I felt it would be the next major milestone for this passion project. Do I continue or scale back? Do I choose another project to focus my time on? Do I still have the support of my family? Do I still feel that each episode provides value to my listeners? I thought about each of these questions as I recorded this episode. It was a beautiful day yesterday and I went back to one of my favorite places, Sleeping Bear Dunes. My plan was to check on the beaver family and maybe record more of their activities, but once I arrived, the sun and the brilliant blue sky called me to the beach. I spent a glorious 3 hours walking the beach while I recorded the Otter Creek tributary as it emptied into Lake Michigan. I also found a nice log to use as a backrest and let the sun warm my face as I decided the future of the podcast. The ultimate question I had to answer was, “Am I still having fun?” The answer is a definitive YES! I love what I am doing and I'm excited to keep moving this project forward. I have heard from so many of you telling me they appreciate the recordings and that it helps them relax, de-stress or learn more about the surrounding nature. I have made new friends in the world of field recording that are kind, supportive and generous with their time as I learn how to improve. My passion has grown stronger over the last several months and the self-confidence I lost, along with my job, is slowly coming back. I'm here for the long haul and am excited about the continuing to grow the podcast.Recording Summary:Date and Time: 11/23/2022 | 1:30 PMLocation: Sleeping Bear DunesLandscape/Feature: Otter CreekConditions: Sunny, Blue Skies, Warm, BreezyRecording Device: Zoom F3Microphone(s): Sonorous Objects SO.1 Microphone PairSupport the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live.Welcome to episode 24 of the Nature is my Jam podcast! As always, I'm happy to see you again and can't wait to share this episode with you. This episode is a continuation of the recording I did last week at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. What intrigues me most about this part of the night is how quiet it can get after periods of intense activity. The beavers have moved to other parts of the creek or simply went back to their lodge. As the wind picks up, we hear some crickets and blowing leaves. There is an occasional stirring of some geese and an occasional creak from an old tree. It's a pure joy to sit back and take it in. It reminds me of sitting on the back porch during a thunderstorm. I have been asked how often I listen to my own recordings or if I ever listen to every episode. I do. It is therapy for me and a chance to let my brain slow down and take in the wonders of the world. A time to reflect and be grateful for the life I'm so fortunate to enjoy. It is also a time to think about future episode and yes, a time to be critical of what I could do better going forward. And as quickly as those thoughts enter my consciousness and the tranquility that I am experiencing, they get interrupted by, well, the ebb and flow of life. Just like this episode, which I like to call, ‘Tranquility Interrupted'. I think it's okay to have interruptions in our life and there is a balance that is needed. Okay, this might be less about the podcast and just a rule of thumb for life, but I believe we need quiet spaces just as we need loud spaces. Chaotic spaces full of noise, energy and uncertainty give us a deeper appreciation for the relative solitude and a chance for introspection. I think this recording allows plenty of space to breathe, followed by some intense activity and then a few minutes of quiet to round out your listening experience. I'm always biased, but I think this is an exception recording to listen to with headphones. As always, I welcome your thoughts and hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks again for your continued support! Recording Summary:Date and Time: 11/10/2022 | 03:25 AMLocation: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake ShoreLandscape/Feature: Otter CreekConditions: Mild, Gusting Winds, Bright MoonRecording Device: Zoom F3Microphone(s): Audio Technica BP 4025Digital Audio Workstation: Adobe AuditionSupport the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live.Welcome to episode 23 of the Nature is my Jam podcast! As always, I'm happy to see you again and can't wait to share this episode with you. The weather here in northern Michigan has been unseasonably warm, with temperatures in the low 60s (around 15.5 Celsius for the rest of the world). The leaves have fallen and we would normally gear up for the first big snow of the year, but Mother Nature has other ideas. Fall is my favorite time of year so I'm not complaining! I went to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore yesterday to hike the Otter Creek Loop, which is part of the Platte Plains Trail. It is a roughly 5 miles (8km) loop that meanders through gently rolling hills and takes you along the creek and all the way around Otter Lake. Besides completing the loop and getting in some miles, I also wanted to find some sounds to record. As I was entering the last section of the trail, I noticed some signs of beaver activity so stopped to inspect. I could see recent chew marks in several saplings and what appeared to be a slick mud slide down to the creek. I assumed this to be a sure sign of one or more industrious beavers, so I came up with a plan to record them working. Knowing my presence would likely dampen their enthusiasm, I quickly configured my gear to record overnight. I would come back the next day to see what sounds I captured. The trail is fairly popular, so I have to believe the beavers are used to human presence, but I always do my best to maintain a respectful distance. When I returned, I was happy to see there had been additional activity overnight. To my complete surprise, they worked the area immediately in front of my gear and gave me a gift of some amazing sounds. Thank you, beavers!! This might just be my favorite recording of the year. I have several hours of their activity recorded and will do a longer edit over the winter. However, because I'm so excited about capturing the beavers, I want to share this clip with you on the podcast right now. As always, I welcome your thoughts and hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks again for your continued support! Recording Summary:Date and Time: 11/10/2022 | 01:00 AMLocation: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake ShoreLandscape/Feature: Otter Creek and Otter LakeConditions: Mild, Gusting Winds, Bright MoonRecording Device: Zoom F3Microphone(s): Audio Technica BP 4025Digital Audio Workstation: Adobe AuditionSupport the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.

Bucket and Boomer go prospectin'! We recap the entire weekend. KJ and Marchenko looked great. The defense is in great hands. Sleeping Bear Dunes are amazing. The overall vibe in the City of Traverse is immaculate. Great bars, great people and great hockey.    Brought to you by The Artillery Podcast and High Bank Distillery. 

Quick Note: I am on my way to Houston, Texas to help a friend pick up his new overlanding trailer. Our annual camping trip had to be postponed, so we used the time to make a road trip from Michigan to Texas. I'm taking my camera and a recorder, but I'm guessing that chances will be slim that I will have time to do any recording. Fingers crossed.Welcome to the 11th episode of the Nature is my Jam Podcast! We are still at the Peterson Road Beach at Sleeping Bear Dunes and revisiting the gentle waves from last week. I received a lot of great feedback for that episode and thought it would be fun to listen to the waves from a different perspective; the seismic activity of the waves recorded from beneath the sand on the beach. While I was recording the normal wave activity last week, I had the Zoom F3 paired with the Lom Geofón to record seismic activity. The Geofón is hand built in Slovenia by a cool group of field recordists and engineers. Getting one of their microphones is an effort as they don't build many and the demand is very high. They will announce when an item is planned to be in inventory and then it is a mad dash to get your order confirmed before they sell out. There is a reason their gear is in such demand! Their version of the geophone is an omnidirectional microphone that has been adjusted specifically for field recording. For this session, I used the spike adapter so I could easily capture the sound from beneath the ground. This recording is around 25 minutes and very different from what one might consider a natural soundscape. I find the sound to be very hypnotic and feel a sense of calm as I listen. This may come across as abstract, but this is the sound I would conjure up in my head if someone asked me to describe the heartbeat of Lake Michigan. Let me know if you agree!! As always, I love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for areas to record. Have a great week!Recording Summary:Date and Time: 8/9/2022 | 9:15 PMLocation: Benzie County, Michigan, USALandscape/Feature: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore | Peterson Road BeachConditions: Sunny, Warm, Gentle WindRecording Device: Zoom F3Microphone(s): Lom GeofónDigital Audio Workstation: Adobe AuditionSupport the show

I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live.Welcome to the 10th episode of the Nature is my Jam Podcast! The weather has been a mix of rain and wind for days and life has been hectic, so I welcomed the promise of a beach sunset to reset my soul. The Peterson Road Beach at Sleeping Bear Dunes in one of my favorite beaches, so without hesitation, I loaded up my gear and made the 45 minute drive to my secret parking spot. I love beaches but hate walking on sand with a backpack, so found a spur trail that avoids most of the sand and gets me to a spot that is usually void of people. Except for a family gathering about a half mile away, I had the entire stretch of beach to myself. I brought the Zoom F6 and the Audio Technica BP 4025 to record the waves as they rolled in to the shore. It was a far cry from the week before where I witnessed 4-6' waves crashing the beach and sand stinging my exposed skin. I also brought the Zoom F3 and the Lom Geofón microphone to experiment with recording the seismic activity of the wave motion. I stayed at the beach until midnight and loved every minute. As the sun went down, the waves also settled down and fell into a gentle rhythm. I know I say this every week, but I think this is one of my favorite recordings. The full recording is 3 hours, but this episode captures the character of the evening spent on the beach in just 30 minutes. This is great for headphones, as you can hear the subtle differences between the left and right channels and the individual sounds as the water hits the sand. It's mesmerizing and, if I dare say, a perfect way to fall asleep. Let me know your thoughts and if you'd like me to upload the entire recording. Recording Summary:Date and Time: 8/9/2022 | 9:15 PMLocation: Benzie County, Michigan, USALandscape/Feature: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore | Peterson Road BeachConditions: Sunny, Warm, Gentle WindRecording Device: Zoom F6 Field RecorderMicrophone(s): Audio Technica BP 4025Digital Audio Workstation: Adobe AuditionSupport the show

Jim Harbaugh has taken his teams on some incredible trips in the past, but never has he embarked on a week-long journey around the great state of Michigan, until now. Over the last week, the Wolverines made stops in Flint, Frankenmuth, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Silver Lake, Arcadia, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Traverse City, Mackinac Island, Drummond Island, Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls and finally the Pictured Rocks. We were along for some of the ride and were able to capture some incredible footage and photos, as well as some intel about the upcoming season. Sandwiched in between Muskegon and Mackinac Island, Jim Harbaugh and four of his players were in Indianapolis for Big Ten Media Days. The Wolverines were represented by Erick All, Cade McNamara, Mazi Smith and DJ Turner while in Indy and all of them did a phenomenal job at their respective podiums. Harbaugh also had plenty to say while discussing Ohio State and Ryan Day, some of his favorite players, NIL money and how that should be unfolding, the upcoming season, Michigan State and more.

I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers a plethora of recreational opportunities…. Hiking, birding, camping, sand dunes, rolling hills, deep woods, wildlife, ghost towns and the list goes on. In terms of time, it's a safe bet I spend weeks there annually since it is less than 30 minutes from my house. On this recording occasion, I camped at the Platte River Campground and explored the Platte Plains Hiking Trail as it runs directly from the campsite. The Lasso Loop will take you along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan and into rolling hills with thick forests, lakes and swamps. There was a promise of a thunderstorm, so I was looking forward to capturing the sounds of the storm. I found a large White Pine that was struck by lightning a few years back and placed my microphones underneath a section of the tree that had split to give the microphones protection. I hiked 4 miles back to the campsite to hunker down for what was surely going to be a magnificent display of thunder and lightning. Alas, I should have known better. The weather in northern Michigan is never as predictable as we might like and the thunderstorm never materialized, but the wind put on a great and boisterous show. The wind roared all night and the tree where I placed my microphones created a wind tunnel effect that produced what I can best describe as natural white noise. There are subtle tonal variations, sections of howling wind and creaking trees. Fair warning, there is a plan passing overhead in this recording, but this might be the one time where I feel actually enhances the soundscape. I hope you enjoy and please let me know your thoughts! I recorded this soundscape using the Zoom F3 Field Recorder and the Sonorous Objects SO.1 Microphone pair. Recording SummaryDate and Time: 7/20/2022 | 1:30 AMLocation: Honor, Michigan USALandscape/Feature: Sleeping Bear Dunes | Platte Plains Hiking TrailConditions: Cloudy, Hot, Humid, Heavy WindRecording Device: Zoom F3 Field RecorderMicrophone(s): Sonorous Objects SO.1Digital Audio Workstation: Adobe AuditionSupport the show

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Hashtag59 Podcast! Did you know we now have a Patreon Page? Become a member at www.Patreon.com/Hashtag59 Mike R & Jill G are sharing ways to experience outdoor adventures in the Midwest in Season 5. In this episode we adventure in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Ransom Lake Natural Area for a High and a Low when it comes to Jill experiencing Outdoor Adventure! Links from the episode: Sleeping Bear Dunes: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm Ransom Lake: https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/ransom-lake-natural-area/ Shipwreck Cafe: https://shipwreckcafe.com/ Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes: https://friendsofsleepingbear.org/ Thanks for listening to episode eight of our Midwest Adventures during Season 5 of our podcast. If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, become a Patreon Member, go an Unordinary Adventure with us, and find out about our latest trash cleanup events! #Hashtag59

During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian look ahead to a few key storylines and predictions for 2022 Michigan Football (5:30) and talk through some national topics, including the evolution of college football scheduling (14:00). Dave Ablauf, Michigan's Associate Athletic Director for Football Communications, then joins the show to discuss the origins of the program's upcoming summer trip through the state of Michigan (31:30), some of the team's stops on the trip (37:00), and the team's collective buy in for a week like this (45:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TMATGL MEETUP as part of the JASM conference! We'll be hanging out around 8pm on Monday, May 16th at the Grand Rapids Brewing Company...come hang out with us...we'll have stickers! Assuming they arrive in time!Show links:Furrin GroupSno-Drift RallyThe Great Dusty's Saab 900 on the iceAshley's bio pageNOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research LabPonar Grab - videoEPA Great Lakes Benthos MonitoringSix decades of Lake Ontario ecological history according to benthosDepth drives growth dynamics of dreissenid mussels in Lake OntarioInvasive Mussel CollaborativeProject successfully removes invasive quagga mussels near Sleeping Bear Dunes in Lake MichiganFatty LumpkinsHamburger Mikey'sKeweenaw peninsulaShow credits:Host & Executive Producer: Stuart CarltonCo-Host: Carolyn FoleyProducers: Hope Charters, Carolyn Foley, Megan Gunn, & Irene MilesAssociate Producer: Ethan ChittyEdited by: Quinn RosePodcast art by: Joel DavenportMusic by: Stuart Carlton

Welcome back to another episode! Has anyone ever heard of the cave system called Hell Hole? Do you know how deep it is, or how many different species of animals hibernate inside of the cave? Well we have those answers plus many more interesting facts about Hell Hole. On the other side of the spectrum we talk about the Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan. We talk about why it is such a big tourist attraction and the legend behind it. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/yourdailydoseofeverything?fan_landing=true)

Matt Harting (Musician, Comedian, Engineer) represents lovely Traverse City, MI. Matt gives us the skinny on the music scene, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Life, and gifts us with a theme song for the podcast! Listen up and listen good- this is the best sounding episode to date! Plugs: Telegangster - Human Energy Project - The Oil Barons - "How To Write One Song" - "Notice" Comedy Album ;-) Segments: "Band Names?" - "Fires?/Natural Disasters?" - One Last Thing / One Good Thing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/floridavs/support

Special Guest Mike Kent stopped by to talk to Rob and Danny about Traverse City, MI.When asked what separates Traverse City from other places families can travel, Mike says that hands down it's the people that make the difference. Traverse City has all the attributes of a larger city with more natural beauty. Mike talked about some incredible biking paths and walking trails in the area. He also touted Sleeping Bear Dunes which was recently tabbed by Good Morning America as the most beautiful spot in the US. WineriesMike was excited about the over 40 wineries in the area and mentioned how Traverse City is on the 45th Parallel which is the same parallel as some of the finest wineries in France and Italy. These wineries are family-friendly with plenty for kids to do. Year-Round TownTraverse City is not just a summer town. Obviously, during the summer months, there are fantastic beaches and festivals for families to enjoy. Fall brings a breathtaking change of colors. Winter offers downhill skiing and snowmobiling with springtime bringing rebirth and the blooming of hundreds of miles of Cherry Trees.BeachesOne of the most interesting things Mike mentions about the beaches in the area was that, yes, there are miles and miles of lifeguarded beaches. But there are also endless trails that have trails branching off to secluded beaches. FestivalsSome of the iconic festivals in the area include:Traverse City Film FestivalNational Cherry Festival Michigan Lighthouse Festival Family-Friendly LodgingGreat Wolf LodgeCrystal MountainGrand Traverse Resort and SpaRestaurantsRed Ginger The Cook's House Farm Club -Farm to TableLittle Fleet -Food TrucksOakwood Propper Burger Moomers Ice Cream! - Can't miss, must stop!If you're ready to plan your next family vacation, don't forget Rob is a Certified Travel Associate. His services are free to his clients, just drop him a line at rjones@starstufftravel.com

Nothing better than the Midwest! For this week's segment of Best of the Midwest, we are joined with Trever Tkash, President and CEO for Traverse City Michigan. Trever comes on the show and tells us all about the amazing things that Traverse City has to offer. Wonderful beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and plenty of restaurants […]

Invasive insects can burrow inside firewood and ride along with visitors. But a new manufactured product could help keep forest pests out of the national lakeshore.

New severe weather alerts are coming to your phone, a semiconductor shortage will shut down two Michigan GM plants next week and Sleeping Bear Dunes marks a record breeding season for piping plovers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lori on Day 2 of her Sleeping Bear Dunes adventure where she takes in the beautiful sunrise from D.H. Day Campground's Lake Michigan access and then continues for a morning hike at a deserted Sleeping Bear Point. Learn more about Sleeping Bear Point hereLearn more about D.H. Day Campground hereThere are plenty of hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. Learn more at the official park website. Connect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of Michigan's most popular National Parks. From gorgeous Lake Michigan coastlines to the infamous dunes, this national park is a Pure Michigan gem. Whether you're camping, taking a day trip, or hitting up the Northern Michigan area, we'll help you plan your trip to the dunes with tips and resources to get your visit started. Guest expert: Cassondra from @cassondra.wanders Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the podcast to get the newest episodes! Follow National Park Trippers on Instagram Join our private Facebook community And read more on our Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park Guide --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maureen-hochdorf/support

Sarah shares her Spring road trip with her fiancé from Ohio to Michigan - exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland's Historic Fishtown, backpacking on the Manistee River and doing some hikes on the NCT and more. We even talk about Michigan's state food (or at least I think it is) - the Pasty. Find out more by listening to our conversation in this Michigan episode of Hike.Connect with Sarah:Instagram: @yogahikesw.sarahYouTube: Lost and Found OutdoorsBlog: Lost and Found OutdoorsConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Lori takes listeners on a day of adventures at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore encompasses a 60 km (35 mi.) stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou Islands. The park was established primarily for its outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations and ancient glacial phenomena. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore also contains many cultural features including an 1871 lighthouse, three former Life-Saving Service/Coast Guard Stations and an extensive rural historic farm district. (source: michigan.org)There are plenty of hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. Learn more at the official park website. Learn more about D.H. Day CampgroundInfo about Pyramid Point hikeInfo about Alligator Hill hikeConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

If you've never been there, when you think of Michigan, you may not imagine miles of sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and bluffs that tower more than 450 feet above one of the four Great Lakes that border the state. There are also inland lakes, lush forests, an island lighthouse, coastal villages and picturesque farmsteads. All of these fantastic features can be found in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

On today's nearly there episode, we discuss overcoming fear, Sleeping Bear Dunes, how to tweak scripts for success, adding the emotion of friendship into your calls, and much much more! PLUS we make a special announcement about our FIRST REAL episode next week with a Special Guest!

If you look at Benzie County on Google Maps , you’ll notice a dark green strip of land about five miles long between Platte Lake and Crystal Lake. That’s where a long-proposed scenic road would run – between U.S. Highway 31 and M-22 – taking people from Beulah into Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reacts to the guilty verdict in the George Floyd murder case, the border with Canada will remain closed through May 21 and piping plovers return to Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into the world of travel, recounting our experiences both domestic and international, discussing everything from Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and visiting the Louvre to why we love to travel. We take you everywhere from Sleeping Bear Dunes to Shanghai, and beyond! Follow us around the world!

Sleeping Bear Dunes is one of those Michigan "right of passages". Every parent takes their kid there to have them run the dunes to simply wear them out. I know. I experienced this first hand. But that doesn't detract from the beauty of this wonderful park. In the winter and the summer. Join us as Scott Tucker walks us through the history, the beauty and how they are working to keep us safe in Covid-19.Links:Sleeping Bear Dunes Facebook PageSleeping Bear Dunes National Park WebsiteSleeping Bear Dunes WebsiteJoin the Community!Join the Call of Leadership Podcast at https://callofleadership.com/emailAddress:Visitor's Center:12 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

It’s February, the polar vortex is breathing down our necks, and I can’t stop dreaming about swimming -- preferably in water at least 65 degrees, but I’d give it a go even at a few degrees lower. Some of my friends consider me a cold water swimmer, and while I may bask in their acclaim, I simultaneously feel the imposter syndrome kick in. Real cold water swimmers would find temps in the 60s balmy. I especially admire the British and their affinity with bodies of water of all kinds. That small island kingdom has spawned numerous hardy aquaphiles - some famous, or infamous, like the Romantic Poet Lord Byron. And there’s the extreme cold water swimmer and ocean advocate, Lewis Pugh, who in 2007 swam in water just below freezing at the North Pole, without a wetsuit. My coldest immersion was in Lake Michigan near Sleeping Bear Dunes. The temperature was in the high 50s and once I acclimated, I didn’t want to get out. I was mesmerized. Paddling along, I began to experience a state of

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been nominated as a vice chair for the Democratic National Committee, Gov. Whitmer has activated the National Guard ahead of protests at the Michigan Capitol and Sleeping Bear Dunes offers free admission for Martin Luther King Jr. Day See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden reportedly plans to pick former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to lead the U.S. Department of Energy, a survey says 48% of Michigan restaurants are considering closing until the COVID-19 pandemic ends and prehistoric remains are found at Sleeping Bear Dunes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helen Lockwood's boat was found drifting off Sleeping Bear Dunes with no one aboard. A year later her body was found in a shallow grave on South Manitou Island. She had been in court, fighting with the Park Service who had condemned her family's four hundred-acre orchard and intends to make it part of the new national park.Burr Lafayette, recently divorced and the deposed head of a major Detroit law firm, has kept the Park Service at bay for seven years, with no end in sight. Until Helen's husband, Tommy, is arrested for her murder. It turns out that he’d been trying to sell the orchards to the Park Service ever since Helen went missing. Tommy may not have been the perfect husband, and the prosecutor has damning evidence, but there's no shortage of people who had their own reasons to murder Helen.But Burr isn't a criminal lawyer. A man at loose ends, he's a brilliant litigator who prefers sailboats and dogs over courtrooms and clients, but he's convinced there is a clue somewhere that will unlock the truth, even though Tommy may be the murderer.Bear Bones is being released on the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan. Celebrations are planned all year. The Park has been a great success, but its formation was full of controversy.This is the third book in the Burr Lafayette mystery series Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/house-of-mystery-true-crime-history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sleeping Bear Dunes turns 50 this month . It’s a destination that brings well over a million visitors to the dunes along Lake Michigan every year .

Annie Lang brings together her love for the outdoors with her background in graphic design to create the Northern Michigan based small business Compass Paper Co. This year Compass Paper Co expanded from their online based stationary business to open a shanty in historic Fishtown of Leland, Michigan. Annie chats with Lori about what inspired her to start her own business, which also produces environmental conscious products that use vegetable based inks and recycled paper. Compass Paper Co's products are guaranteed to bring smiles to you and whoever you gift them to, and that means a lot in times where there's a lot of serious things going on in the world. Annie also shares some interesting hikes to explore when checking out Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Greater Leelanau area. Connect with Compass Paper Co:Website: Compass Paper CoInstagram: @compasspapercoVisit the shop in Fishtown from May - October203 W RIVER STREET - LELAND, MI 49654Hikes to explore near/in Sleeping Bear Dunes:Pyramid Point Trail - Sleeping Bear DunesBohemian BeachBay View Trail - Sleeping Bear DunesConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

"Bear Bones: Murder at Sleeping Bear Dunes" is the 3rd book in the Burr Lafayette series about a brilliant litigator whose life is as complicated as his cases. Author Charles Cutter discusses his protagonist when he goes Beyond the Mic. Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon is the conversation series where actors, artists, authors, and more go deeper than a traditional interview. They go “Beyond the Mic”.

This week Kathy Guillermo, SVP of PETA's Horse Racing Department, joins Jon and "Talkin' Pets" to discuss the upcoming Kentucky Derby and its effects on the lives of race horses. And Charles Cutter, author of Bear Bones: Murder at Sleeping Bear Dunes, discusses and gives away his novel.

Helen Lockwood's boat was found drifting off Sleeping Bear Dunes with no one aboard. A year later her body was found in a shallow grave on South Manitou Island. She had been in court, fighting with the Park Service who had condemned her family's four hundred-acre orchard and intends to make it part of the new national park.Burr Lafayette, recently divorced and the deposed head of a major Detroit law firm, has kept the Park Service at bay for seven years, with no end in sight. Until Helen's husband, Tommy, is arrested for her murder. It turns out that he’d been trying to sell the orchards to the Park Service ever since Helen went missing. Tommy may not have been the perfect husband, and the prosecutor has damning evidence, but there's no shortage of people who had their own reasons to murder Helen.But Burr isn't a criminal lawyer. A man at loose ends, he's a brilliant litigator who prefers sailboats and dogs over courtrooms and clients, but he's convinced there is a clue somewhere that will unlock the truth, even though Tommy may be the murderer.Bear Bones is being released on the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan. Celebrations are planned all year. The Park has been a great success, but its formation was full of controversy.This is the third book in the Burr Lafayette mystery seriesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/house-of-mystery-true-crime-history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michigan’s top health official says schools can reopen if residents follow coronavirus guidelines, Mackinac Bridge workers are asking motorists to wear masks when paying tolls and Sleeping Bear Dunes water conditions are being monitored by a buoy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tomorrow you wake up with half of your email list gone, or half of your customers canceled, or 50 inbox messages telling you your website is broken? Do you hit the snooze button and figure it'll go away - nope you dive in and look for what is causing the problem. Stress in our bodies is costing us in our businesses and simple stress management tips are easier than you might think. Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean s a holistic stress & wellness consultant who helps busy people discover healthy stress relief strategies that actually work. After a decade in private practice as a Functional Medicine doctor, she's used her knowledge and experience to create online resources to help others optimize their body's stress response, naturally. She loves books, tulips, and hiking with her husband in the Sleeping Bear Dunes. To begin your healthy stress-relief journey, sign up for free access to The Stress Less Starter Kit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/preneurbusinessklub/message

Michigan medical professionals will be required to undergo implicit bias training, the Big Ten will play conference-only football in 2020 and one of the most popular attractions at Sleeping Bear Dunes reopens this weekend.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michigan’s attorney general has joined a lawsuit over illegal robocalls, an executive order addressing child care needs for essential workers has been extended and Sleeping Bear Dunes is set to reopen its visitor center and campgrounds.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Trump approves an emergency declaration for flooding in mid-Michigan, the state offers emergency relief to veterans during the coronavirus crisis and Sleeping Bear Dunes has reopened to the public.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The UAW tells GM unions to get ready to work “in the near future,” Gov. Whitmer has extended an executive order that allows for 60-day prescription refills and the opening of campgrounds at Sleeping Bear Dunes is delayed until July 1.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Andy and Nick discuss the best parts of Sleeping Bear Dunes. They go into detail about Pierce Stocking Drive, Old Baldy Dunes, and other area features. One of their toughest challenges while filming is water and sand. They shed some light on their favorite action cameras and how they use them.

We climbed Sleeping Bear Dunes which were so much fun !!!! We then visited Frankfort, Manistee, Douglas and Saugatuck Michigan; all great towns. Douglas has an adaptive canoe/kayak launch, which was very cool. Then we drove south to Indiana and for the 2nd time we got the rig fixed at Thor in Wakarusa Indiana.

We climbed Sleeping Bear Dunes which were so much fun !!!! We then visited Frankfort, Manistee, Douglas and Saugatuck Michigan; all great towns. Douglas has an adaptive canoe/kayak launch, which was very cool. Then we drove south to Indiana and for the 2nd time we got the rig fixed at Thor in Wakarusa Indiana.

Seven years later we return to two of our favorite stops on the Lake Michigan Circle Tour, recreating some photos, sightseeing, and finally tackling that BIG DUNE.    Find us! Instagram - @fellowtravelerspodcast Facebook - @fellowtravelerspod Twitter - @Podcastfellow www.fellowtravelerspodcast.com for our episode trip photos   Thank you! Katelyn Ice Marketing for our graphic Our music is "Having Fun in the Sun" by Yoav Alyagon

This week on the RV Podcast we hear from Joe Russo, who with wife Kait creates the popular  We’re the Russos YouTube Channel and blog. Joe has just written his second book, Tales from the Open Road, and in this episode of the RV Podcast, he drops by to share some of their adventures and misadventures. Show Notes for Episode #251 July 17, 2019 of The RV Podcast; WHAT MIKE AND JENNIFER ARE UP TO THIS WEEK   JENNIFER - As this episode is released, we are in the Nashville, TN area on a family vacation. We’re spending a week in a rented house outside of Nashville with our three grown children, their spouses and our eight grandkids. We’re just hanging out together and touring the area. We rented a house in the horse country near Franklin and among our planned activities, taking in the historic Grand Ole Opry. MIKE – We’re really trying to make this a true vacation, too, meaning we’re cutting back on work as much as we can. Bo is with us and we drove the RV down and will take our time heading home, doing some wandering and exploring. I’m sure will chase down a couple of travel stories as we slowly head north. JENNIFER If anyone is looking for an excuse to go camping and get outsides, I can help. Just 20 minutes a day spent in nature can help reduce stress hormone levels, according to a new study by University of Michigan researchers. It concluded that an efficient "nature pill" — 20 to 30 minutes walking, sitting or completing a physical activity outside or interacting with nature — can reduce health issues such as chronic stress, blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and weight. I like that. A “nature pill.” A great reason to go RVing! MIKE A very good idea. It’s that time in the podcast where we want to give a shoutout to our reviewer of the week, whose screen name is MLV55… who left us this wonderful five-star review on iTunes: “I have listened to several different podcasts on RV'ing and this by far is the best one. It is very professionally done with great tips and ideas for everyone no matter what size RV you own. We are in the research and planning phases of buying a class A motorhome and have found what we have learned from Mike and Jennifer's podcasts to be very valuable. Plus, the sound like really nice people and are a pleasure to listen to. Mike and Jennifer, keep up the great work! Thank you, MLV55. We so appreciated those kind words and your review. And we invite you dear listener, to do the same. Please leave us a review and a rating on iTunes or Stitcher or whatever app you listen to us on. We so appreciate the feedback and we read every one!  RV NEWS OF THE WEEK   JENNIFER Disabled can now hike Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park with special “Track Chair” Trails through Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be steep or sandy -- but people who require hiking mobility assistance can now rent a motorized chair with treaded tracks to get around. The fact that the chair has tracks rather than wheels makes rougher terrain much more accessible. The program is run by volunteer group Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, which wants everyone to be able to experience the park's natural beauty. The group says the program is the first of its kind at a national park. The group currently has one chair that is available through reservations, but it is hoping to buy another one later this summer for children. The chairs are pretty pricey, with the first one costing more than $13,000. However, it's free for visitors to use and can carry up to 350 pounds. Since the program launched in June, the group has had more than a dozen visitors use it Volunteers try to do one run in the morning and one in the afternoon, allowing for the chair to be recharged between sessions. MIKE Should we close some National Parks so others can survive? We’ve reported extensively here about overcrowding in the National Parks as well as a woefully long backlog in maintenance and basic repairs.

Lori explores Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan, one of the most beautiful coastal wonders of the United States. She gives an overview of Sleeping Bear, Manitou Islands and things someone visiting can do to explore them and the surrounding areas. Find out more about Sleeping Bear Dunes and the surrounding area:Visit the National Park web site: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htmBlog post: The Working Mom TravelsDetroit Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/travel/michigan/2016/05/28/8-dont-miss-gems-sleeping-bear-dunes/81861354/Leelanau Cellars: Visit their web siteConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorerTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron! Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Who knew?   I have lived in the Midwest for decades, OK several decades and had only recently heard of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore located on Lake Michigan in the northwest corner of the "mitten" state known as Michigan.  Heralded as The Most Beautiful Place in America by a national newspaper, I was skeptical having stood in the Valley at Yosemite, watched Olde Faithful in it's majesty, seen the Grand Tetons, buffalo in Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon and after our visit at the very least if not THE most beautiful place Sleeping Bear Dunes is certainly one of THE most beautiful places in our great country! 450' Sand dunes severely sloping into Lake Michigan and 4 sq. miles of glacial moraines to hike along with pristine waters to paddle and secluded campgrounds.  Come along as we share our experience during a five day trip to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and ride The Heritage Trail.  Click on this link to download our free interacive PDF, ECT Travel Guide.

In today's episode of Are You Afraid of the Park, we have our very first guest! Join us as Katie tells us about some of her favorite stories from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore! Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

WOMBAT (Wheels Over Michigan Bike-A-Thon) Update - Thurs, Aug 9 (morning and afternoon) We’ll be following our own Tom Davis’ progress during the 2018 Wheels Over Michigan Bike-a-Thon (aka WOMBAT). This is an update from his ride between Muskegon and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Tom is traveling with a group in support of The Haiti Charity, Team Teach and The Haiti Bible Institute.

WOMBAT (Wheels Over Michigan Bike-A-Thon) Update - Wed, Aug 8 We’ll be following our own Tom Davis’ progress during the 2018 Wheels Over Michigan Bike-a-Thon (aka WOMBAT). This is an update from his ride between Muskegon and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Tom is traveling with a group in support of The Haiti Charity, Team Teach and The Haiti Bible Institute.

WOMBAT (Wheels Over Michigan Bike-A-Thon) Updates - Tues, Aug 7 We’ll be following our own Tom Davis’ progress during the 2018 Wheels Over Michigan Bike-a-Thon (aka WOMBAT). This is an update from his ride between Muskegon and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Tom is traveling with a group in support of The Haiti Charity, Team Teach and The Haiti Bible Institute.

WOMBAT (Wheels Over Michigan Bike-A-Thon) Update - Wed, Aug 8 We’ll be following our own Tom Davis’ progress during the 2018 Wheels Over Michigan Bike-a-Thon (aka WOMBAT). This is an update from his ride between Muskegon and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Tom is traveling with a group in support of The Haiti Charity, Team Teach and The Haiti Bible Institute.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Erik Smith about his home state of Michigan. Erik has been on the show twice before talking about National Parks but this time he tells us about the beautiful state of Michigan. While Erik is from the Detroit area and describes some of its museums and other attractions what he really recommends is the west coast of Michigan with its sand dunes and sunsets, Traverse City with its boating, and the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula. He does manage to work some national parks (Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pictured Rocks and Isle Royale) and state parks into the conversation. We also talk about the European-style of Ann Arbor, the quirks of John Harvey Kellogg and the unusual location of Edison’s New Jersey lab (moved by Henry Ford to Michigan).​

The Amateur Traveler talks to Erik Smith about his home state of Michigan. Erik has been on the show twice before talking about National Parks but this time he tells us about the beautiful state of Michigan. While Erik is from the Detroit area and describes some of its museums and other attractions what he really recommends is the west coast of Michigan with its sand dunes and sunsets, Traverse City with its boating, and the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula. He does manage to work some national parks (Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pictured Rocks and Isle Royale) and state parks into the conversation. We also talk about the European-style of Ann Arbor, the quirks of John Harvey Kellogg and the unusual location of Edison’s New Jersey lab (moved by Henry Ford to Michigan).​

The Amateur Traveler talks to Erik Smith about his home state of Michigan. Erik has been on the show twice before talking about National Parks but this time he tells us about the beautiful state of Michigan. While Erik is from the Detroit area and describes some of its museums and other attractions what he really recommends is the west coast of Michigan with its sand dunes and sunsets, Traverse City with its boating, and the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula. He does manage to work some national parks (Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pictured Rocks and Isle Royale) and state parks into the conversation. We also talk about the European-style of Ann Arbor, the quirks of John Harvey Kellogg and the unusual location of Edison’s New Jersey lab (moved by Henry Ford to Michigan).​

North Manitou island is approximate 7-3/4 miles long and 4-1/4 miles wide. The highest point on the island is 1,001 feet above sea level and therefore 428 feet above Lake Michigan. That high point is somewhere on the northwest corner of the island and we would not visit it this trip we probably were not that far from the high point on the first day on our walk along the trail to the Pot Holes. The group would divide a couple times the first day with some heading straight to the campsite we had agreed upon near Swenson's Barn, the rest hiking along the Pot Holes trail to the overlook on the norhtern shore where we gazed down upon Lake Michigan and then divided once more with some retracing their steps and a group consisting of myself, Doug, and Andy scurrying down to the warm sandy beach and walking the 3-1/2 to 4 miles of beach to reach the campsite. We would have several hours to laze around camp, swim in the cool but not frigid, waters of Lake Michigan, relax, and just have fun. With the setting of the sun the bugs grew a bit more annoying but unbearable. We would spend some time watching the stars peak out as we sat on the cool sand listening to the waves of Lake Michigan lap against the beach. The last of us, Andy and I, would settle down for bed a little after 11:00PM—pretty late for a backpacking trip especially when you consider we hadn't slept much the night before. Our full day would include exploration of Sweonson's Barn, a long lazy lunch near Fredickson's Place, and then exploration of lesser visited parts of the island by some of us. That would include some wonderful bushwhacking up steep sandy hills to gain great views by Old Mount Baldy. We wold also walk along beaches of rich sand and deep Zebra Muscle beds and through dense woods down by Dimmick Point. The day would end with the group re-united near the old cemetery near the old estate of the Bournique's. The final day would go prety smoothly except for an accident Jim would have on the ferry before we even left the dock. While that would take some time to sort out and cause concern for us all everything would work out well in the end. Sites of Interest The National Park Service site for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is at www.nps.gov/slbe. Information for North Manitou can be found here. I have also written about previous trips I have taken to both the mainland portion of Sleeping Bear Dunes and North Manitou Island and you can find those journals on my main website. Photos Additional photos can be found at A Wandering Knight. (direct link)

North Manitou Island, the larger of the two islands, is a designated wilderness area. The only real way to reach it if you are not a serious paddler yourself, and the paddle from the mainland to the island should not be under-estimated as Lake Michigan is a serious body of water worthy of considerable respect, is via the Manitou Island Transit Ferry. Today the very full ferry made the hour long crossing on fairly smooth seas, but for some the ride was not quite smooth enough and I am sure they felt an even greater sense of joy upon reaching the dock at the old village remains, the one small bit on non-wilderness designated area, on North Manitou Island. The real trip would begin at this point, just around noon, on a glorious summer day. We planned to stay somewhere near Swenson's Barn which is located on the northwestern shore of the island. A direct hike, across the island center and then north, to the region we wanted to visit is just a few miles. With that in mind our group would split up with the bulk of it trekking down the unmaintained trail that winds through the "potholes" to an overlook above Lake Michigan. At that point we would divide once more with one group retracing their steps and hiking to the camping area we had settled upon while the others, including myself, would take the more round-about trek walking along the beach to the same location. Even the longest trek, the around the beach version, was probably only about 8 or so miles of easy hiking. Easy and lovely. Our campsite was, and I've stayed at several on North Manitou, superb. We had easy access to the lovely fresh waters of Lake Michigan and there was so much room that had their been others around we could have easily been spaced far enough apart so as not to notice them. If only the bugs hadn't pestered us the night would have been perfect. Sites of Interest The National Park Service site for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is at www.nps.gov/slbe. Information for North Manitou can be found here. I have also written about previous trips I have taken to both the mainland portion of Sleeping Bear Dunes and North Manitou Island and you can find those journals on my main website. Photos Additional photos can be found at A Wandering Knight. (direct link) Music Music came from The Podsafe Music Network by Artist Hello Dave with Michigan and from the group Falling You with their song Tribe which can be found at Magnatune.

Maya Dolena (Maui, HA), lifestyle coach and retired corporate executive, discusses how the current economic downturn is affecting consumer health spending. As the credit crunch threatens to throw the economy into a deep slump, and with health care costs rising, Americans are already cutting back on health care. Spending on everything from doctors' appointments to preventive tests to prescription drugs is under pressure. Second guest, Art Bernstein (Gold Hill, OR), naturalist and author, discusses Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Sleeping Bear Dunes comprise 35 miles of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, North and South Manitou Islands, and of course the famous dunes! For additional information, please visit www.nps.gov/slbe.