A visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes isn’t complete without a keepsake to take home. Here is a handful of Michigan must-haves: Petoskey Stones If you’re in luck, you will find one of these famous fossil corals along the Lake Michigan lakeshore, some estimated at 350 million years old! These stones often…
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A couple of weeks ago, I was chilling at a favorite watering hole when I met a nice young lady, a visitor who was up here to hike. We started discussing the best trails. And she complained, “You know, they’re all too short. Like, a couple of miles. Where are the long ones?” I realized she had a good…
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What’s happening in the region this year? Well, with fingers crossed, most events are back in one form or another! Here’s a rundown of what to expect this summer: National Cherry Festival, Traverse City, July 3-10, 2021 The festival committee just announced they are, despite earlier decisions…
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After finishing that salty, savory sandwich or a juicy burger, you may be thinking to yourself, “now I wish I had something for dessert.” Well, don’t worry because these three places have just the thing to satisfy that post-meal sweet tooth. All located in Leelanau county, these small businesses…
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It's where we come from– and where we're going. If there's anything as central to Sleeping Bear as its natural beauty, it's certainly the history of the region. Summer nights watching the sunset, after all, would hardly be the same without all of our happy memories doing just that with our loved…
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You HAVE to love Spring! Especially when your family is a maple syrup producer. Nothing is more exciting than the sight of blue collection bags, strategically placed throughout a slightly, awakening maple sugar bush. A sugar bush full of maple trees that are coming alive with the sights and sounds…
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The top. The peak. The pinnacle. The apex. When people talk about the best, they tend to talk about elevation. We've got plenty of that around here, but as this video will remind you, there's a lot to like closer to the ground. What's your Sleeping Bear top ten…
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Spring has sprung in Northern Michigan and that means the arrival of wildflowers, longer days… and new treasures in local shops. After a quiet pandemic year, the shops are blooming with renewed energy and ideas…. Let’s take a tour! Front Porch, Suttons Bay www.frontporchsuttonsbay.com How about…
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There's a whole world out there, just waiting for you to discover. Whether you're a hardened outdoors-person, or a family who usually prefers watching their adventures from the couch, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers options to get your heart racing…
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Is spring actually here to stay? Or, is winter still lurking behind what we like to call "fake spring"? If you have lived in Michigan (particularly Northern Michigan) you'll know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, well, it basically means we are teased with warm temperatures and sunshine only…
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