“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.”—Mary Davis This poignant description seems to strike the core of those of us who love being outside. Now with the coronavirus, when so much of our professional and social lives have been put on hold, the outdoors has turned into a refuge for many. Before, Mother Nature [...]
CN Traveller just announced southwest Michigan as one of their 20 top destinations of 2020 (in the world!), focusing on the communities of Fennville and Saugatuck. It’s easy to see why, though not surprising for those who call this beautiful part of the state home. It’s a region that can boast sandy beaches, stunning lighthouses, [...]
When the holiday season is in full swing, our inboxes, ears, and eyes can be overwhelmed with the sights and sounds of commercialism. Buy this! Half off! Buy more, more, more! There is a growing trend, especially among Millennials, of skipping the pricey gifts and focusing on gifting experiences instead – something that can be [...]
One of the best parts of autumn is being able to get out hiking in cooler weather. Gone are the stifling hot summer days. In the fall, you can go hiking almost any time of the day. Even better, the leaves of the hardwood trees transform, giving hikers a distinctive trail experience. There are hundreds [...]
Celebrate summer with these outstanding outdoor destinations and adventures you can find only in Pure Michigan. Bike the Heritage Trail, Glen Arbor, Leelanau County: This hard-surfaced, non-motorized trail is 27 miles long, connecting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park attractions and the picturesque town of Glen Arbor. There are several trailheads, which will affect your length [...]
And what you absolutely need to do while you’re in town… Petoskey is a coastal town that sits on Little Traverse Bay, an inlet of Lake Michigan. It has a reputation for being quite charming, and it’s easy to see why. With historic grand homes, a gaslight district full of unique shops and restaurants, and [...]
Driving Time: 2 hours, 7 minutes Total Distance: 94.5 miles Visit Harbor Country once, the southwest region of Michigan, and you’ll be hooked for life. The region that is so picturesque and crowded in the summer months gets a little sleepier when cold weather rolls around. But that’s when the fun can truly begin. Avoid [...]
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 [...]
Total Driving Time: 2 hours, 47 minutes Mileage: 111.6 miles Traversers of the Great Lakes State, from the dawn of history to the present day, have come to know that our abundant and beautiful water can often be quite turbulent and unpredictable. Michigan’s rapidly changing weather patterns can turn [...]
Do you like to peruse treasures from the past? Do you like to surround yourself with things by a bygone era? If so, Southwest Michigan is where you should set your course. The area is saturated with antique shops, filled to the brim with anything and everything you can think of. For this road trip, [...]
