I'm Emily Macgillivray, PhD, also known as The Outdoors Historian. I've spent over fifteen years exploring the northern Great Lakes, and over a decade teaching about the region in universities and colleges. Now, I help curious travelers in the northern Great Lakes transform standard road trips into meaningful narrative journeys.

Not ready to pack your bags just yet? Join me on Substack for field notes and deep dives into the 'ghost lines' and forgotten stories of the Northwoods landscape. You can also find me on Facebook!

Questions? Email me!

The Outdoors Historian

Emily Macgillivray, PhD

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