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Group Camping on Michigan’s South Manitou Island
“Kayaks and luggage first!” yelled the captain of the mail boat/ferry headed to South Manitou Island, west of Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula. I had brought neither and suddenly wished for both. I wasn’t...
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Sylvan Inn in Glen Arbor, Michigan
Maybe it’s the cherries. Maybe it’s the beaches of Lake Michigan. Maybe it’s the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Maybe it’s that when choosing to get away, people often prefer the vibe of a small town, and Glen...
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A Basic Guide to Isle Royale National Park in Michigan
Isle Royale National Park is unique in that it consists solely of islands – the main Isle Royale and 200 smaller islands that surround it. These were formed from ancient lava flows. The entire park...
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A Basic Guide to Ludington State Park in Michigan
Ludington State Park is known as the “Queen of Michigan State Parks.” Located on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan, it includes nearly 5,300 acres of scenic sand dunes and over five miles of beaches,...
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A Basic Guide to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan
Located in the Upper Peninsula section of Michigan is the Porcupine Mountains, a group of small mountains near the shore of Lake Superior. “The Porkies,” as the locals call them, were named by the...
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Waterloo Recreation Area – A Fitting End
If you’re heading to Michigan this summer you just might have to make a side trip to Waterloo Recreation Area. The place looks fantastic. There are year-round exhibits at the park, but to really enjoy...
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Autumn lodging deal at Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island
Mission Point Resort on the banks of Lake Huron The Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island has autumn lodging deals that say pack your bags and go. This time of year, the island is ablaze in fall...
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Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan offers spacious suites,...
Some rooms in the Amway Grand Plaza's Glass Tower offer the added thrill of a view of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Opened as the Pantlind in 1913, Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Amway Grand Plaza...
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Camp at MI Fest, Michigan’s New Outdoor Music Festival for end of the summer fun
Get ready camping and music lovers. On September 17, Michigan’s MI Fest is where to enjoy both. For the first year ever, Michigan’s International Speedway (MIS)–a campground/ NASCAR race track combo...
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