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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...

Five Day Trips to Get Pasties

Five Day Trips to Get Pasties

Dining on local cuisine is a great way to take a deep dive into the history and culture of a place. In Michigan, that means biting into a warm, savory pasty. Here are five day trips to take from Petoskey to Get Pasties.

All About the Petoskey Stone

All About the Petoskey Stone

A variety of unique stones treasured by rock hunters lie along the shores of the Great Lakes, but none is more well-known than the Petoskey stone. Only found in Northern Michigan, Petoskey stones are highly sought after by visitors hoping to take home a souvenir.

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.

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.

Try This! Snow Kayaking

Try This! Snow Kayaking

Still have some of your water sports equipment laying around? This winter, try something a little extreme!

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