I have the pleasure of living within only miles of some great hiking locations in West Michigan. North Muskegon State Park, Owasippe Scout Reservation, and the North Country Trail are among the choices I have within a 30 minute drive. Each offer scenic views, elevation, and plenty of woods. The North Country trail however offers hikers something that no other trail
Fishing for big aggressive fish has to be among my favorite adventures and it’s hard to not get excited about the prospects of catching a large Musky. I have had 100’s, if not 1000’s, of Pike on the line but have yet to hook its bigger and more aggressive big brother. When I found out
in Spring of 2012 my family and 22 friends and acquaintances made the trek down to Florida from the mitten to enjoy a week in the sun and warm temps. In planning the trip we wanted fun group adventures that we could do together and found a few cool options. One of those activities was
Today I want to introduce you to an adventurist that truly inspires others to live adventurously! Domonic Corradin is the epitome of adventure and I want to share his unique story from his perspective: From Domonic Corradin: I grew up in a small town in western Michigan, on a 10-acre “hobby farm”. As a young
I could barely stand the excitement of packing for my 3rd annual Canadian Fishing trip deep in the bush of northern Ontario, CA. The past couple trips proved to be an amazing adventure, not to mention the unmatched pike fishing that would take place. It’s about a 12 to 14 hour pilgrimage from home base in
Ice Boating looks like an amazing adventure! The conditions have to be perfect to have a good day on the lake, but you can usually find a few good days in West Michigan in January and February. In the included video you can see fellow adventurist Marc Hoeksema and the West Michigan Ice Yacht Club having
Welcome to Exploits and Adventures! This blog is about living your life on the edge of excitement. We will have a variety of adventurists sharing their trips, photos, gear lists and theme songs on a regular basis. Get ready to get some great adventure ideas and be inspired to avoid a life of monotony!











