I read about Bond Falls in one of my Michigan travel books and knew we had to check it out. It was about an hour outside of the town we were staying in, so we drove out quite a ways! We pulled onto the little side road, parked and started walking the trail to the falls. It was crazy because nobody was around. It was so desolate! We were out on this long, back road... in this back parking lot with no one around. Kind of creepy, actually!
The falls were so worth it though. They were so beautiful. It's said that Bond Falls is one of Michigan's prettiest waterfalls and I'd have to agree! There were so many levels where the water would fall. Plus, you could climb up these really steep stairs and see it from tons of different views. I loved it. Brett and I really want to go back in late summer now so we can walk around in them. It looked like it would be really easy to!
I felt like plaid was the perfect type of clothing to wear on an upper peninsula trip. Right? Paired over a warmer sweater dress, I felt very 'up north'. Of course, I had to wear a rain jacket for most of this day because it was cold and wet! We spent a while exploring the falls, but snuck out early because we were so creeped at how 'alone' we were up there! Plus, there are black bears in the U.P. and I kept thinking one would sneak out and say hello and I didn't feel like saying hello to a bear in the wild on this trip! Maybe next time... ;)
I love adventures with Brett. I can't really imagine anyone else who would want to go on these trips with me. I'm super lucky in that regard. I can plan anything (and I mean anything) and Brett will be excited to go and make the trip 100x more fun than what it really is. Being married to your best friend is the best thing ever. We've done so many things together so far in our short five years... I can't imagine everything we'll see in the next fifty.
Outfit details:
Pumpkin spice sweater dress c/o Shop Ruche
Brawny beauty plaid c/o ThreadSence
Sweater tights from T.J. Maxx
Vintage Crown boots from DSW
58 comments:
ahh i've been there! and i totally saw a baby bear while there! :) it is one of the most beautiful places ever. i hope to go back sometime soon
Aw, your spoiling us with so many beautiful posts lady!! And these falls are indeed gorgeous; it sounds like it would be SO fun to go back in the summer months. And I love that Brett's so easy going... Martin's the same, and I love that he's always into whatever I throw his way. Yay, for fabulous boys!! Also, this plaid look is really adorable for fall/winter & I swoon over your vintage boots. LOVE!! xo veronika
That place looks amazing! Just so stunning! You and Brett are just so darling together! I love reading about ya'lls trips everywhere. It makes me smile!
Hannah
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You need to work for the Michigan tourism association :-) Your posts make me want to plan another vacation up that way. I love that you and Brett have so much fun with your roadtrips. My husband and I are very similar and get a kick out of weird attractions. In fact, we planned a weekend getaway to MI (Detroit) last summer just to see a public art project in an abandoned neighborhood.
Clothes Karma
You look so cute! I mean, really. How do you always do the most fun things. Oh my. You and your hubby have so much fun together! xo, rv
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You look so cute!
And those falls look beautiful! Now I really am feeling a trip up to Michigan!!
xo Katie
I love the fact that Brett gets excited to go on these trips with you:) You are truly lucky in that respect.
And your outfit is the cutest!!
I always love reading about your adventures with Brett :) You're a couple I hope to be like eventually!
Also, I hope to look as stylish as you always do :b I love how you wear dresses throughout fall and winter. So cute!
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adorable! i love all of these photos, it looks gorgeous. and your outfit is cute as a button
Your outfits are always some of my favorites. :) What a beautiful location. I want to go there! Wow. Breathtaking.
-gentri
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So fun- Love your outfit girl! (:
I'm going to have to remember this outfit, since I'm always looking for new ways to wear my button up shirts. Layering over a dress i a good idea.
I love waterfalls, they look so pretty :D
<3 Sharmaine Ruth
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I hope you still blog those adventures for the next 50 years :)
This is gorgeous, and it looks like such a sight to see! And nothing like some flannel to keep a girl warm in the fall!!
These photos are beautiful! I love the cozy and colorful plaid. It's definitely been a part of my fall uniform this year.
Gahh these photos are amazing!
I totally love that grungey feel that the plaid shirt gave this look!
I totally feel you on being married to your best friend and having someone to share all the fun life adventures with, its the best :)
xo
Lizzie
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Very awesome outfit post!
i love your boots..irene wibowo
so pretty! i love fall. love your outfit- & the colors. ..i''m just over the lake in good old wisconsin.. i actually have never even been to michigan!
the background of these photos sure is beautiful! I love how you threw on a plaid button up over your knit dress
xo Julia
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I feel the same way about my boyfriend. He is always game to do something. We love going on field trips together. We're lucky ladies :)
desolate waterfalls... how romantic!! i love your plaid button up!!
<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons
oh how gorgeous! and yes, plaid is perfect for this type of excursion! :)
I love how you layered the plaid top over your dress. Your boots are super cool too! I always love seeing all the adventures you and your husband go on. I can only hope I go on that many adventures when I get married!
I love your photos.
oh I love your outfit so stylish!
you look great of course, as you always do.
love the natural it's so beautiful
this post is sweet as can be.
Kait xo
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Wow I really love the mix of that dress and the flannel. Lumber Jack Chic!
LOVE all the neutral tones here! and the location of these photos is amazing!
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I'd have probably stayed LONGER because there were so few people. Being around strangers in nature tends to ruin it for me. And I'd probably have loved to see a bear too haha... Those are some awesome pictures though, and such pretty falls.
The photos are ace! I also love the mixture of plaid and flowers - perfect Autumn combo!
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I love the plaid top over the dress!! Very lovely! And I love your hair!! It is so beautiful!!
It looks so beautiful I'm very jealous and of course your outfit is lovely! xx
Gorgeous! These pictures are amazing. I can't tell if the falls are frozen or if it just looks like that in the photos. So pretty!
I would go on these trips with you! ;) I wish me and my boyfriend could manage to make so many nice little trips together like you and Brett. It's so nice to get to know Michigan via your posts!
And I love your outfit as usual, the plaid shirt and shoes are so pretty!
Just stop being so cute! :)
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You have a great style. Awesome pics, I want to be at these falls right now!
This looks like such a cozy outfit. It's so cool that you and Brett can do all these mini adventures together. I love seeing all the places you go.
xo Ashley
perfect fall outfit and gorgeous photos. love this post!
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That is THE perfect outfit to wear up north, exploring water falls and nature and shit. I love that sweater dress and the plaid button! And I miss you lots and can't wait to see you next week for dinner!
Beautiful!
That truly is love, having someone with you wherever you go no matter what :) I seriously can't wait for my McDreamy! Such lovely photography + outfit shots too!!
You two are so darn cute! Your adventures are so fun to read about too.
I'm really loving the plaid shirt layered over a dress. I threw out all my old plaid shirts from high school and and really wishing I would have kept a few.
What a gorgeous place, I love seeing all these amazingly scenic places, thank you! Definitely can be creepy being so isolated, I've had that experience too where we just felt so creeped out all the sudden, but this place looks so clam and peaceful. Both you & your man are so stylish : ) So cute what you said about your adventures together, wish I could do this more w/ mine.
I love how you make traveling look so chic! I'm not an outdoor girl at all, but you have on the perfect outfit for fall adventures!
Jen
www.houseofjeffers.com
such a perfect outfit, the falls are gorgeous!
♥
Krystle
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Bond Falls looks amazing! Your so awesome for sharing all the beauty with us!
Your outfit seems perfect fot this outing and as a little something very Canadian about it, maybe because it looks so warm and cozy!
Hope you are having a lovely week Tieka,
Virginie ♥
The plaid and sweater dress look great together. And one day someone will make an exciting looking raincoat that doesn't cost the same as a month's rent!
I love reading about your little adventures. It makes me want to get out and about and doing something :)
Sorcha x
Bonfire Brunette
great pics darl your style is to die for I adore those boots!
Xx Ilana
http://mymodernvintagefashion.blogspot.com
it always looks like you two are having so much fun! im always so jealous of all your fun and your cute style! -Em
wow how gorgeous!! I'd love to go there one day. Seems like an incredible sight that you just have to see in person. And you sweet Tieka look beautiful as always! Love that you're wearing Ruche and Threadsence :)
I adore your style! And I love your hair!
sherri from SHERRI AMOUR
You are just too cute Tieka! All the time!!! And your posts continuously twist my heart with longing for adventure! I always look forward to reading and seeing about your latest travels!
<3 Amara
Your boots are lovely. Your so lucky you can go on these adventures - this a truly beautiful place.
Ashley
www.validatemenow.blogspot.com
I must agree with you, this is the most beautiful waterfall that I ever seen and your outfit goes perfectly with the background of the waterfalls, you and Bret look soo cute together.
Xo
Nicole
The Owl Girl
Tieka, I love your plaid shirt and lovely outfit! Also, the falls are SO beautiful! I'm so jealous and wish I could go! :)
These pictures are absolutely gorgeous! And you look amazing - I really like this plaid shirt)
Another amazing layered outfit! You sure know how to wear plaid and I adore those boots so much.
I think your travel posts are my favourite! I love learning about all these beautiful spots I would otherwise never know about!
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