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Welcome to Northern Soul. I’m Laurel. I document adventures that delight me in the Great Lakes region. I hope they delight you too. Happy exploring.

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Jul 3

Jul 3 A Weekend on North Manitou Island

Laurel Sutherland

Weekend Trip, Summer, Explore

A common spirit united us—the kind of enthusiasm for the outdoors that inspires you to so say, I will willingly haul a heavy bag for 25 miles on a mosquito, poison ivy, and tick-laden island and I will find great joy in that experience.

Jun 9

Jun 9 5 Days Backpacking Pictured Rocks

Laurel Sutherland

Explore, Travel, Summer, Tips

It was an incredible five days spent listening to the gentle roar of Lake Superior, sleeping soundly after days in motion, and swapping the blue glow of an iPhone and a MacBook Pro for the deep greens and blues of the forest, lake, and sky.