Hi! I’m Tieka (tee-kuh).
Selective Potential is where I share all the joys that make my life special — personal style, travel, and my adventures around the beautiful and charming Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I hope to give you a peek into my world and inspire you on your own journey of embracing your potential.
Tucked away in Republic, Pinecrest Northwoods is the dreamiest escape for a cozy autumn getaway. You can stay in a 100-year-old log cabin overlooking Juncob Lake and the Michigamme River, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and charming details. Between sipping coffee on the porch, hiking through colorful trails, boating on the lake, cozying up by the fire and unwinding in an authentic Finnish sauna, this peaceful retreat will leave you wanting to come back in every season. 🌲
Looking for magical fall color in the Upper Peninsula? Wait for Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains to hit peak color! The views absolutely deliver. Miles of vibrant autumn foliage, creating one of those magical Upper Peninsula moments that never gets old. I kept things cozy and casual for the easy hike in layered shades of green, faded black denim and my favorite Blundstone boots before spending the night nearby in Silver City. 🍂
This jam-packed autumn getaway through the Keweenaw Peninsula combines everything I love about exploring the U.P.: colorful scenery, local history, cozy food stops and outdoor adventure. I toured Quincy Mine, wandered the Nara River Boardwalk, explored Copper Harbor and caught golden hour atop Brockway Mountain. Add in an ATV ride to Douglass Houghton Falls, a Canyon Falls hike, local whitefish, pasties, pumpkin coffee and a brewery patio, and it’s the perfect Copper Country road trip. 🌊
Fall color arrived early inland this year, so Elliot and I headed to the 510 Bridge for a little weeknight adventure. We explored the overlook, walked down on the old bridge and were somehow the only people there to witness the most incredible golden hour. Between peak reds and oranges, a cozy layered outfit and an unexpected sunset, it was one of those fleeting Upper Peninsula autumn evenings I wish I could bottle up. 🌅
An unexpectedly warm autumn evening turned into an impromptu date night in downtown Marquette! Elliot and I grabbed a patio drink at Ore Dock Brewing, snapped a few street photos and walked to Iron Bay for dinner outside. I paired some longtime fall favorites with my new rustic brown Blundstones for an easy layered outfit, and we spent the evening daydreaming about all of the colorful U.P. adventures we still want to squeeze in this season. 🍁
Music
Lizzy McAlpine – Peach
Free Throw — MissingNo.
Currently Loving on Spotify
TV Shows
Desperate Housewives
This Is Us
Superstore
Movies
The Skeleton Key
The Others
War of the Worlds
Food/Drink
Pumpkin spice coffee
Vanilla yogurt, granola, blueberries
Recent Dining: Contrast Coffee
Other
MQT XXXIX 🍂
Training for a 10K 🏃♀️
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Elliot and I headed west for an autumn weekend in Ironwood, where the color was just past peak but still lots of autumn color to enjoy! We took in the views from Mt. Zion, explored downtown, visited Hiawatha, chased waterfalls along the Black River and enjoyed views of Lake Superior. We ended our adventure with a chairlift ride at Copper Peak—although the whipping winds, dizzying heights and sketchy wooden planks kept us from reaching the very top! 😅