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The Ultimate Michigan Bucket List Adventure Guide
The Lower Peninsula provides all the advantages of cities like Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. So you won't want to leave the city experiences off your Michigan Bucket List. Michigan is famous for its rich automotive history, making it essential to have a vehicle...
2025 Maple Syrup Festivals and Events in Michigan
Michigan Maple Syrup Weekends This year, spread throughout Michigan, members of the Michigan Maple Syrup Association will participate in this year’s Annual Michigan Maple Syrup Weekends from mid-March through early April throughout both peninsulas. The Michigan Maple...
The Trail of Faith in Dubois County, Indiana
To create the Trail of Faith in Dubois County, Indiana, the group identified 19 churches that had stood on their original foundations for at least 100 years. These churches span various denominations and architectural styles. The trail includes the St. Joseph Catholic...
One of the Best Turks and Caicos Family Resorts: Ocean Club Resorts
The Ocean Club West is one of the best Turks and Caicos family resorts. The resort is a great option for family vacations. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to over and over again. Golfers will want to reserve at Ocean Club East. Bedroom in a One Bedroom...
The Mystery of Cadillac’s Clam Lake Canal
For Mitchell to be successful, he had to convince the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad to change the destination of their railroad from Petoskey and Charlevoix to within a few miles of Little Clam Lake. Then, he had to dredge Black Creek, an easterly flowing...
10 Unique Things to Do in Jackson, Michigan in 2025
While visiting Jackson County, you’ll find so many fun things to do in Jackson, Michigan; deciding where to start sightseeing might be challenging. So here are ten top things to do while you’re there, listed in no particular order. Thank you to Experience Jackson for...
7 Must-Try Winter Sports in Cadillac, Michigan
While you can do many of these sports, like cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling throughout the state, Cadillac, Michigan, is one of my favorite spots to try these activities. Here are seven Michigan winter sports you can experience on your next winter...
Paddling Lewis and Clark’s Route to a Gourmet Dinner
While our adventure did not include camping, we were treated to a gourmet dinner after our paddle. Lewis and Clark camped the first night on a small island in the middle of the river, where the river in 1804 was broader and more meandering than the Missouri River of...
10 Fun Places to Eat in St. Louis | Best Restaurants
While you can still find those St. Louis favorites, the gateway has opened to expand your culinary horizons to a new view in the Lou. Here are 10 fun places to eat in St. Louis, listed alphabetically, that are sure to become what you think of when considering the St....
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park through the Seasons
This garden in the American Midwest has been recognized as one of the world's top destinations for its botanical and sculptural experiences. It has earned two significant recognitions: USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice named it the Top Sculpture Park in the United...
7 Places to Eat Burgers in Jackson, Michigan
My trip to Jackson, Michigan, coincided with Jackson County Restaurant Week, Burger Edition, November 11-17, 2024, so all the local restaurants I visited offered burgers. You'll find a wide variety of places to eat in the Jackson area featuring burgers, from high-end...
13 Best Places to Eat in Cadillac, Michigan in 2025
Discover more about the 13 best places to eat in Cadillac, Michigan, which are listed alphabetically. Thank you to Cadillac, Michigan, for hosting my stay. Annie from Annie's Bakery Annie’s Baked Goods If you’re staying in a vacation rental and don’t feel like...
Exploring Wineries in Petoskey, Michigan’s Wine Region
The Tip of the Mitt AVA This Northern Michigan wine region sits on the 45th parallel, along with many of the other wonderful wine regions of the world—the Willamette Valley in Oregon, the Piedmont region of Italy, and France’s Bordeaux region. Established in 2016, the...
10 Best Dinner Restaurants in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sava’s Located on State Street, just steps from the University of Michigan’s central campus, Sava’s features American cuisine with an international twist, making it one of the best dinner restaurants in Ann Arbor. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On...
Venue Restaurant and Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Opened in September 2022, the Venue by 4M is not just a restaurant; it’s a community gathering spot designed for both work and play. With a modern aesthetic and an inviting atmosphere, it boasts a free co-working space, a coffee shop, and even a podcast studio. Chef...
9 Places to Eat in Jasper, Indiana
While there are eight towns in Dubois County, this article focuses on Jasper's foodie fun. You won’t go hungry in Jasper, with all the great places to eat. Here are nine of my favorite places to eat in Jasper, Indiana, listed alphabetically. Thank you to Visit Dubois...
While Piper is a lifelong Michigander, she’s had adventures worldwide. Bomb-sniffing dogs chased her in the middle of the night in Bogota (working late), gate agents refused her boarding to Paraguay (wrong visa), and US Marshals announced her seat number on a plane while looking for a murder suspect (she’d traded seats). It’s always an adventure! She even finds exciting activities in her home state of Michigan, where she lives in Lansing with her husband, Ross Dingman, her daughter, Alexis, and two granddaughters.