Michigan agriculture is known for a lot of things, and cherries top the list! According to michiganagriculture.com, 70-75 percent of Montmorency tart cherries and 20 percent of sweet cherries grown in the U.S. come from Michigan. We even have the Cherry Capital of the World, Traverse City, located in the northwest region of the state. [...]
Summer’s not over yet! Live it up and enjoy these popular, fun festivals. Michigan is the place to be in August. The Great Lakes are warm enough to enjoy all day, the sun shines well into the night, and there’s a summer festival for every interest. No matter where you’re parked, there’s sure to [...]
There are a lot of Top 10 lists that involve Michigan's historical, natural, and unusual attractions. This is not an exhaustive list – but it definitely gives you a place to start in each beautiful, unique region. We'll start in the Upper Peninsula and work our way down. Upper Peninsula Visit the Great Lakes [...]
When it comes to scenic drives in northern Michigan, the 116-mile M22 is at the top of the list. It was voted America’s Best Scenic Autumn Drives by USA Today in 2015. It is truly splendid in the fall, with the changing colors and the cool weather that makes you want to get cozy and [...]
**Updated in July 2024 Much of northern Michigan, both east and west, remains preserved and pristine thanks to the establishment of parks and recreational areas. The towns and cities aren’t densely populated for the most part so they retain their “up north” charm. It’s a region people are drawn to because of its beauty and [...]
They’re Portable and Delicious! Cooking for children can be a challenge. And when you throw in the added distractions that come with being at the campsite – friends and endless activities – it can be hard to get them to sit down long enough to have a meal. But now you don’t have to. With [...]
Contact: All Seasons Communications Phone: 586.752.6381 (not for publication) Gretchen Monette, gmonette@allseasonscommunications.com OKEMOS, Mich.—Instead of “recreation vehicle,” perhaps RV should stand for “recreation versatility.” Camping is just one family pastime to partake in an RV, but there are many more uses for Americans’ favorite home away from home. Sports—No matter what kind of outdoor activity [...]
Contact: All Seasons Communications Phone: 586.752.6381 (not for publication) Gretchen Monette, gmonette@allseasonscommunications.com OKEMOS, Mich.—There are almost as many options of recreation vehicles as there are places to take them. Each styleoffers different benefits and determining how, when and why you want to use an RV are important factors in deciding what type is right [...]
The southeast region of Michigan is most known for its cities and factories. Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and all of their associated suburbs are full of hustle and bustle, congested streets, and art and culture. But in this fine state, the outdoors still beckons – and city architects have made sure that there is plenty of [...]
If you’re a parent, then you know how easy it is for the kids’ stuff to take over. When they’re little, it’s all the toys that help with their development of fine motor skills as well as their imagination: puzzles, building blocks, plastic dinosaurs, pull toys, the noisy driving wheel. As they grow, the toys [...]
