Backpacking through the Upper Peninsula may not be for everyone, but a downstate hiker found it to be just right for her.
Excerpt: Some people go on hikes to enjoy the view at the peak of a mountain or the mouth of a river, and some people go on hikes for exercise. Michele Oberholtzer had more profound reasons for her trip.
"I was inspired by the stories of other people who’ve done similar trips," Oberholtzer said. "And most importantly, I had the opportunity."
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Source: Chelsea Standard
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