Mary's Outdoor Profile

Favorite Outdoor Activities:
Camping with my two young daughters. We also love snowboarding together, riding bikes and playing around on Stand-Up Paddle Boards (SUP's) from Laacke & Joys.

Can't live without:
My two little girls and green chai tea all day long!

Favorite trip:
Our pack-in, pack-out camping trip to Rock Island, the furthest island off Door County. Last trip, we made friends with a local snake that had found it's way inside the boathouse on the island. Girls loved it.

Favorite place to enjoy the outdoors?
Our family lake home up north. Love borrowing Laacke & Joys kayaks/SUP's and paddling over to the Nicolet National Campground Beach to swim and catch frogs. We also enjoy lounging on our beautiful Summer Classics outdoor furniture around our pool.

Something fun to do:
Going fishing for Muskies with my Dad. Proud to say my daughters have inherited our great casting arms!

Favorite product L&J carries:
My favorite outerwear and sportswear are my Grace trench rain jacket from The North Face, Patagonia Down Sweater and Muk Luks insulated boots. Love lifestyle sportswear from prAna and Aventura and my Lole bikini swim suit. For gear I love my Libtech Park Pickle snow board and our Lafuma sleeping bags.

Favorite Summer Event:
LJ Paddlefest, quiet nights at our family lake home, moonlit swims with my girls and the great concerts sponsored by Milwaukee's Summerfest.

Top 5 Recommended Gear Choices

Merrell Sundial Dress

Mary's Rating

Great dress for business casual or for running around town with my daughters.

Sorel Summer Boot Women’s

Mary's Rating

This Sorel sandal is trend-on and looks great with all of my dresses from LJ.

Columbia Drainmaker Short Women’s

Mary's Rating

I love to wear these shorts when I am playing at the beach at our north woods cabin.

Patagonia Adze Jacket Men’s

Mary's Rating

This Patagonia soft shell jacket is very versatile and has a great fit. My Dad might be getting this for his birthday.