Food and Drink Saddleback BBQ Saddleback BBQ (#17) is a hand-crafted, Southern BBQ shop specializing in four types of meat—back ribs, brisket, pulled pork shoulder, and chicken quarters. With this BBQ you could add a fourth C, culinary to the list of things to do in...
Flaming fall foliage— crimson, tangerine, and amber ignite the clear sapphire skies along the Lake Michigan shores. Typically my color tours involve driving country roads with no particular destination in mind. Still, I found a new way to approach enjoying the autumn...
Like the Christmas star guiding the three wise men, the steeple peeked above the surrounding buildings leading us through the crisp fall air and drizzle to a comforting meal. At the Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen, located in Clarkston, Michigan, we found a feast...
Most people know Lansing is Michigan's capital city and has an automotive heritage. But here are some fun details about Lansing that are sure to make you want to visit. In the meantime, these fun facts will come in handy at your next cocktail party, Trivial Pursuit...
The Tasting Room at Burgdorf's Winery What do Deborah and Dave Burgdorf have in common with Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin? They’ve all launched successful businesses from their garage. In the wine industry, the Garagiste refers to a European concept of making...
While the Greater Lansing area is known for the three Cs, the Capitol, the Campus (Michigan State University), and cars, I add a fourth, cuisine. Lansing features a lot of great local foodie experiences, from scratch-made Mediterranean cuisine to romantic inns. So,...
From the Great Lakes to the Great Plains, a new anthology helps travelers re-discover their home state -- even during a pandemic. A new travel anthology titled “Midwest Road Trip Adventures," retails for $19.95. You can find it in bookstores across the Midwest. The...
Olivia's Chophouse During Lunch Service This summer, we explored some of Michigan’s highways and byways. We ended up on US 12 Heritage Route, an east-west corridor, from Detroit to New Buffalo, which leads history buffs and automotive enthusiasts on an adventure...
Traverse City Street Art in Downtown Traverse City, Michigan, sits on Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. Located in the Midwest region of the United States, it features Lake Michigan, one of Michigan’s Great Lakes, wineries, world-class restaurants, and year-round...
Big Red Lighthouse at Holland State Park in Michigan What’s There to Do Outdoors in Michigan in the Summer? If you’re looking for Michigan summer outdoor adventures, you'll find plenty to do—explore, kayak, hike, bike, golf, and wander. While the list of Michigan...
A mouse sculpture greets children entering through their own gate at the Lena Meijer Children's Garden in Grand Rapids, Michigan School’s out for the summer; so, learning switches gears. Science switches from books and lab experiments to gardening, horticulture, and...
The Entrance to the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden After being cooped up inside for the last ten weeks to avoid COVID-19, we were at the point of needing some outdoor time. I wanted somewhere local where I could reconnect with my daughter and granddaughters yet avoid...
