If you have a natural curiosity about the natural world and the animals that live in it, then add a visit to a Michigan zoo to your list. They have both exotic and native species that you can see up close and personal – even feed. Zoos are wonderful destinations to bring the kids, plus [...]
Sometimes, Mother Nature just doesn’t cooperate and you need to keep the family indoors. And sometimes, an indoor experience might be just what the doctor ordered. There’s no better place to spend time than in the southeast region of Michigan, the historic and cultural center of the state. If you’re more of a hands-on person, [...]
Love a good glass of wine? Then head to the southwest region of Michigan, one of the state’s most popular tourist areas. It’s hard to beat the small towns situated amidst dazzling antique shops, scenic beaches, and rolling vineyards. The ideal backdrop for a movie, to be sure, and one of the highlights is visiting [...]
Time:4 hours, 16 minutes Distance: 214 miles Brave the winter weather and the snow-covered roads to see these exceptional, magical destinations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We’ll give you the inside scoop on where to eat and warm up after your outdoor adventures. Stop #1: Eben Ice Caves, Deerton Impressive even without the ice, these caves [...]
Living in an RV, whether it's for a season, for a long vacation, or permanently, is a unique and wonderful opportunity. Here are eight reasons why living in an RV is better than living in a house. What other reasons would you add? Family and pet friendly! An RV offers your family the chance to [...]
Michigan craft beer in particular. With more than 250 unique breweries in the state, and more opening every month, finding a beer to drink won’t be a problem. The problem will be deciding where to go and deciding which brews to try! Here are some ways to show your love for beer this winter. Go [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
