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...
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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...
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 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...
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Sava’s Located on State Street, 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...
15 Best Places to Eat in Cadillac, Michigan in 2025
Discover more about the 15 best places to eat in Cadillac, Michigan, which are listed alphabetically. Annie from Annie's Bakery Annie’s Baked Goods If you’re staying in a vacation rental and don’t feel like cooking, yet after a day at the lake, getting the whole...
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