Where would you rather be?

Does the thought ever enter your mind that you wish you were in Eden?  You know, that perfect place without stress, pressure and constant busyness.  Do you ever sit in traffic and wonder how you got to this place?  Why do I do this every day?  Isn’t there was another way to live? 

Here are a couple of things to consider.  The remoteness, the quiet, the peace; Eden is not for everyone.   Believe it or not, some people must have “more”.  But for the select few who know what life can be like without the distractions it is time to become familiar with The Wilds of Michigan.  We hear the woes of job loss and a down-turn in the economy.  But, this is the time of opportunity!  When things are going well and everything is clicking along, there is no need to make any changes.  When times are unsettled what is there to lose?  It is now that all the times you thought, “If only…” can become reality.  Will it be hard work?  Of course!  Isn’t everything that is worthwhile?  Will you have to do some creative, out-of-the-box thinking?  You bet!  What better way to re-engage your brain and move from the slump than to think of positive ways to change your current situation? 

 

Maybe it is simply time to think about down-sizing, not just your physical living space, but your life.  Back to simplicity, back to the basics that really make life worth living.  One great benefit of small town living is small town expense.  Housing prices are generally more affordable, many are tourist destinations which allow for all kinds of entrepreneurial endeavors seasonally, school class sizes are small, and the support networks are strong.  Can you imagine going to work every day and this being the view from your office?

Now if you know that you definitely fall into the “more” category; you couldn’t possibly live without Starbucks on the next corner, the city lights, and all the urban life has to offer.  Then take a moment to ponder your need to be rejuvenated.  You recognize the signs, fatigue, depression, that heavy weight on your shoulders.  You need to get back to center, to re-focus, to catch your breath.  And The Wilds of Michigan is just the place you need to be.

It is a place where there are more trees than people, more wildlife than cars, more stars than streetlights and the awe-inspiring majesty of Lake Superior will rejuvenate the weariest of souls.  The small town of Silver City, the population is less than that of the average city church on Sunday, sits nestled in the foothills of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.  The largest State park in Michigan at just under 60,000 acres, boasts 90 miles of hiking trails, 90 waterfalls, Interpretive Programs year round, and views that will take your breath away.  Whether you are a back-country rugged extreme hiker or just prefer to meander through the old growth forests, there is something for everyone.  Mountain biking without congestion, a boardwalk for an easy stroll, or a scenic drive through the tunnel of trees, just imagine.  If this grand expanse is not enough, also located in The Wilds of Michigan is the Ottawa National Forest; just under one million acres of rich green forest, rolling hills, winding trails, and cascading waterfalls.  Instead of sitting in traffic or experiencing the daily road rage, you could be watching the black bear lope along the road, the white-tail dear bound through the forest, or eagles soaring overhead.  Instead of blasting horns you could be listening to the sounds of nature, the babble of the brook, the lapping of the waves on the shoreline, the owl hooting from the distance, loons on the Lake, or crackle of an evening fire. 

So, whether you are looking to start a business, move your business, or just rejuvenate your soul, plan your trip now to The Wilds of Michigan!  Mountain View Lodges, located in Upper Michigan’s Silver City right on the shore of Lake Superior, will provide for your lodging needs.  Just one mile from the entrance to the Porcupine Mountains, the “cabins” are more of a home-away-from-home.  Questions, Area Information, and reviews, visit www.cabinsbytheporkies.com or call 906-885-5256.  Check out the area scenery at www.thewildsofmichigan.com!