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Chris Loud

Chris Loud has several years experience as a travel and fiction writer. In the last year he has been co-producing a quarterly print and digital literary lifestyle publication called The Boardman Review, based in northern Michigan. Before that, he spent a few years producing and writing for the travel TV shows Coolest Places on Earth, State to State, and Great Escapes. Chris currently lives in Traverse City, Michigan with his wife, daughter, and dog.

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Campers Share Their 5 Favorite Places to Camp in Illinois

by Chris Loud on September 27, 2018 12:39 pm on September 27, 2018

Let’s be honest. When you think about traveling to Illinois, you likely think about hot dogs, deep dish pizza, and baseballs getting lost in that…

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5 Reasons to Go Camping at the Upper Peninsula’s Bond Falls

by Chris Loud on September 27, 2018 12:00 pm on September 27, 2018

Want to know a couple secrets about camping in Michigan? Of course you do, that’s why you’re here. Here’s one: The Upper Peninsula of Michigan…

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Door County Is Wisconsin’s Most Versatile Camping Destination

by Chris Loud on July 13, 2018 10:44 am on July 13, 2018

Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula dramatically slices into beautiful Lake Michigan like the blade of sword. The unique formation of the peninsula has created stunning terrain for…

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9 Campers Share Their Favorite Campgrounds in Michigan

by Chris Loud on May 9, 2018 7:38 am on May 9, 2018

Michigan’s natural features might look different depending on where you are in the state. Campers, however, get to experience all the best of the state’s…

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Camp in the Sand at Lake Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes

by Chris Loud on February 4, 2018 3:39 pm on February 4, 2018

Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore stretches 35 miles along the eastern coastline of Lake Michigan. The sandy slopes rise up to 450 feet off…

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Master Winter Camping in Michigan This Season

by Chris Loud on December 12, 2017 2:06 pm on December 12, 2017

Glide over the snowy trails on your fat tire bike, cross-country skis, or snowmobile. Boost your instagram game with wildlife shots against pristine snowy backgrounds,…

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