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A peaceful paddle down a Michigan river during the winter, chasing waterfalls in the lower peninsula (have you been to Ocqueoc Falls near Rogers City yet?), a lantern-lit snowshoe along a quiet, snow-covered path in the U.P.\u2014these are just a few of the adventures mentioned during Heather\u2019s regular check-in with Maia Turek of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Maia, as listeners know, knows just about everything there is to know about Michigan\u2019s beautiful state parks and the many activities taking place year-round. Plus, she\u2019s a whole lot of fun and makes everyone laugh, always. Also joining the conversation is the one-and-only Pam Carrigan, MRG\u2019s event coordinator who serves as co-host of the upcoming\xa0Michigan Runner Girl Winter Weekend Getaway this Feb. 14-16 at the DNR\u2019s Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center near Roscommon Higgins Lake.

The friends talk about this upcoming all-women\u2019s retreat \u2013 there\u2019s still a few spots available and we\u2019d love to have you join us this Valentine\u2019s Day weekend! Yes, there will be (optional) running, but this weekend truly is about embracing the outdoors through snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and bonfires (and chocolate!). We\u2019ll also have yoga, plenty of downtime, great good and drink, and special speakers. (Learn more and get signed up here: https://michiganrunnergirl.com/registration-open-for-3rd-annual-mrg-winter-weekend-getaway/\xa0)

Maia also shares fun state park news and happenings, including information about the possibility of enjoying the experience of \u201ctiny home\u201d lodging at a state park. You\u2019re sure to be inspired to start planning your state park adventures while listening to this episode. (Summer campground reservations are open!)

The friends also talk about their latest workout goals and accomplishments, as well as upcoming races they\u2019re looking forward to \u2013 you\u2019ll also hear how Maia believes she\u2019s that annoying runner in races who says things to others that she maybe shouldn\u2019t (Pam and Heather don\u2019t believe it). All three women are taking on a Bayshore race this spring.