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Embracing Nature’s Healing Touch: Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) in Northern Michigan

Embracing Nature’s Healing Touch: Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) in Northern Michigan

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it is easy to overlook the profound healing power of nature. However, through the practice of Shinrin – Yoku, or forest bathing, we can rediscover our connection to the natural world and experience its transformative effects on our well-being. In Northern Michigan, with its awe-inspiring forests and tranquil landscapes, the opportunity for rejuvenation and renewal awaits around every corner. So, why not venture into the woods, breathe in the fresh air, and let nature work its magic?

Rock Hounding Lake Michigan Beaches in Northern Michigan

Rock Hounding Lake Michigan Beaches in Northern Michigan

Do you like long walks on the beach? Then beach combing and searching for fossilized gems along northern Michigan shorelines is for you!  Along Lake Michigan, one of the most notable fossils you will find is Petoskey stones ( Hexagonaria percarinata), distinguishable...

Vacationing with Dogs

Vacationing with Dogs

If you’re like me, you wouldn’t dream of going on a vacation without your 4-legged best friend. My little buddy, Bob Wiley (named after the main character in the movie What About Bob?), might be baby stepping to new experiences but he definitely wants to trot along...

Parks to Visit on Your Next Northern Michigan Adventure

Parks to Visit on Your Next Northern Michigan Adventure

Many visitors come to Northern Michigan to enjoy the outdoors, and some of the best opportunities for recreation and relaxation are in the area parks. A number of city, county and state parks have beaches, trails, and boat and kayak launches. Local parks are also wonderful places to enjoy a leisurely stroll or watch the sunset. Here are five parks to visit on your next Northern Michigan adventure.

Your Guide to FUN for Your Next Northern Michigan Vacation

Your Guide to FUN for Your Next Northern Michigan Vacation

Northern Michigan is always a favorite vacation destination. Our miles of freshwater coastlines always offer spectacular views and plenty of ways to play. Our summertime fun often involves our cherished unsalted waters. Hiking and biking along the trails that hug our...

7 Ways to Make Winter a Little Less Ordinary

7 Ways to Make Winter a Little Less Ordinary

Planning a winter trip Up North? While most will only think of heading to the local ski resorts, we’re adding a few Beyond the Ordinary adventures to your planning list for an unforgettable winter weekend! Snow Kayaking Don’t wait until summer to pull out the old...

Holiday Happenings in Northern Michigan

Holiday Happenings in Northern Michigan

Northern Michigan knows how to kick off the best time of the year, with Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots followed by holiday parades and Open Houses. From Boyne City to Cross Village, these lakeside communities know how to welcome in the season with no shortage of small...

Discover the Upper Peninsula: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Discover the Upper Peninsula: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks has to be one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the nation. Named Michigan’s #1 Adventure Destination by Good Morning America, here is our list for fully experiencing a place that has to be at the top of everyone’s bucket list!   Take the...

Zip Lining in Northern Michigan

Zip Lining in Northern Michigan

Looking for adventure in northern Michigan? Zip lining is an exhilarating way to experience the area’s beauty, with several locations to choose from.

Michigan: Best State in America

Michigan: Best State in America

Michigan, rated as the Best State in America, has the longest fresh water coastline, coming in second for longest coastline to Alaska. The Great Lakes, known to some as the sweet water seas, is at the top of user-friendly bodies of water.

5 Ways to Experience Island Life on Mackinac Island

5 Ways to Experience Island Life on Mackinac Island

Right in our own background awaits a magical journey back in time. Slow down and unwind on Mackinac Island, located about 36 miles north of Harbor Springs. After a 16-30 minute cruise to the island, these are your five must-dos to experience island life on Mackinac to the fullest.

The Petoskey Area. Where Fun Comes in Waves.

A nice video featuring some of the awesome reasons to come take a vacation in the Petoskey area of northern Michigan. Come have some fun in and on the waves of Lake Michigan and our beautiful inland lakes and waterways this summer!

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