This Saturday, May 16th is the first annual ForeShore Adventure Run on Pere Marquette Beach Park in Muskegon, MI. I will be running with coworkers from the Mlive Media Group in the morning as my official #AdventureSaturday activity for the weekend. There are 2.5K and 5K options with 11 obstacles on the 2.5K and an
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Saturday has become my go-to day for adventures. The timing is always right after a busy week at the office, and I am always looking for a way to clear my head, exercise, and get my adrenaline flowing. Coworker and fellow adventurist, Jeff Englishmen and I knew we wanted to kayak something challenging this week
Fellow adventurist Eric Erickson has been an avid mountain biker for the past decade and has some fun trails planned for yours truly this season. I asked Eric to put into words what mountain biking means to him and to let us in on some the adrenaline he has experienced on the trails. Here is
Domonic Corradin and his team of handcyclists just finished a 500k trek through the Yunnan Province in southwest China. They started at the foothills of the Himalayas, in the city of Shanrgi-La. The landscape they pass through is absolutely stunning and the cause, well that will just inspire you. As adventurists they seek to explore
I love the excitement and adventure of an unexplored mountain bike trail, specifically single trail. Cranking through the woods, over bridges, around lakes are just an amazing way to spend a day, or two, or three. Whether you are a beginner or and advanced cyclist, Michigan has a lot to offer! From beginner trails to
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
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!











