Hiking Stories with the Lovely Katie

With one of their first dates at Silver Falls and a birthday trip to Lower Montreal to kickoff the waterfall adventure Katie and Jacob seemed destined to explore every last drop in the Upper Peninsula. And they did find many of them. Eventually, as the hikes got tougher and bugs thicker Katie started sitting a few out, though she still makes it up north with Jacob occasionally. Oh yeah, and we're totally married [The Wedding].

Katie and Logan posing near Hungarian Falls
Faith on Point Abbaye

Camping at Big Erick's Bridge

A long two months after moving to Wisconsin, Katie and Jacob head back up for a camping weekend with two old friends from Houghton, and they visit some waterfalls

  • West Branch Falls
  • Leatherby Falls
  • Upper Leatherby Falls
  • Sturgeon River Falls
Overflowing drops

Along the Slate River with Katie

Katie heads out for a quick adventure to a familiar spot in Baraga County and also gets to explore the Slate River gorge for the first time.

  • Silver Falls
  • Slate River Falls
  • Ecstasy Falls
  • Slide Falls
  • Kukuck's Falls
Gushing uppermost drop

Snowmelt on Gooseneck and Hungarian Falls

Taking advantage of the Keweenaw's mighty spring melt Jacob heads up to Gooseneck Creek to confirm some suspicions before taking a group over to Hungarian Falls.

  • Gooseneck Creek Falls
  • Hungarian Falls
Logan and Jake checking out the riverside

Wet Snow and Mud in Marquette County

Katie and Jacob head over to Marquette County to enjoy another warm spring day and to do some hiking along the Dead River.

  • Black River Falls
  • Ely Falls
  • Tourist Park Falls
  • Forestville Dam Falls
  • Trestle Falls
  • Upper Dead River Falls
  • McClure Dam Falls
Snowy bend in the creek

Looking for the Real Dault's Falls

Warm afternoon weather pushes Cory, Jacob, and Katie down for some quick visits in the L'Anse and Baraga area.

  • Powerhouse Falls
  • Power Dam Falls
  • Dault's Falls
  • Ogemaw Falls
Half-melted Chutes and Ladders

The Humble Waterfall of Houghton

Jacob learns about a waterfall within the city limits of Houghton along Huron Creek and drags a few friends for a disappointing urban adventure

  • Huron Creek Falls
  • Upper Huron Falls
A snowy path and trestle

Short Winter Trip to Bruce Crossing

Looking for a long drive and easy visit, Jacob and Katie head down to Bruce Crossing for breakfast and waterfalls.

  • Bond Falls
  • Agate Falls
Faith excited about the frozen waterfall

Snow and Ice of Redridge

Suffering from a bad case of cabin fever, Faith and Cory tag along for a trip out to Redridge and Freda to get away from college responsibilities for a short time.

  • Redridge Dam Falls
Quick pose

Snowshoeing with Katie at Quincy Falls

Katie and Jacob head out to Quincy for some quick exploring and to test out a crazy new-fangled winter hiking tool: snowshoes.

  • Quincy Falls
  • Upper Quincy Falls
Looking down the cold valley

Cold and Frozen Hungarian Falls

Relishing in the weekend cold front, Katie and Jacob take Logan out for a wintertime visit of Hungarian Falls.

  • Hungarian Falls

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