However, that idea uncovered three issues: 1. The challenge of catching an early morning flight. 2. The cost of parking at Detroit Metro Airport for a week. 3. Five people with luggage, one of whom is known for being an overpacker. Our flight left at 6:30 a.m., which...
Yet, the W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden in Ann Arbor is one of the world’s largest collections of historic peonies. It is a favorite destination for photographers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a memorable, immersive experience. The garden attracts over 75,000...
Michigan State Parks offer a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Many of the parks have trails that wind through forests, around lakes, and along rivers, offering visitors a chance to experience Michigan’s...
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the Sleeping Bear Dunes area, which offers many opportunities for hiking, swimming, and enjoying the lush forests and sandy beaches. The area offers a wide variety of activities. To help you get started with planning, here are nine...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I’ve listed seven of the best restaurants in the Petoskey Area in alphabetical order. Each offers something unique, from a dinner theater to a dining experience at a restaurant that was once a Hemingway hangout. You’ll want to take time to experience them all. ...
MDRD MDRD sits on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel’s Tower side, featuring some of the best views of downtown Grand Rapids’ skyline. Pronounced "Madrid", the restaurant’s menu focuses on Spanish flavors. As the tagline says, the Rhythm of...
