What’s on your travel to-do list this year? There always seem to be too many places to visit and not enough time to do it all in one year. As the calendar flips to January, make it a priority to plan to scratch one or two things off the list in the next 12 months. [...]
Walking Time: Varies Distance: Varies Mackinac Island has been widely acclaimed in the national media in the past couple years, increasing its popularity including for Viking Cruise Ships, which make it a stop on its Great Lakes cruises. But before everybody knew about this beautiful place, many Michiganders already held it in a special place [...]
There’s a new term floating around the camping industry: (Re)Creation Vacation. This is just a fancy way of saying people want to return to places where they already have made good memories. It’s interesting to wonder why this so-called trend is growing. This article will explore that – and the reasons all tie together. [...]
Photo: Roberto - stock.adobe.com. Marshall, Michigan, USA - October 21, 2021: The business district on Michigan Avenue Distance: 1.6 miles Walking time: 36 minutes This walking tour will take you past some historic structures and sights as well as some unique museums within this beautiful little Michigan town. The town’s website has several well-organized and [...]
Distance: 5 miles Walking time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Stop #1: Chinook Pier / Coal Tipple A tall concrete structure that towers over the town was used to feed coal into steam locomotives, which went obsolete in the 1950s when diesel powered locomotives took to the rails. The rail yard was abandoned about 20 [...]
Distance: Less than half a mile Walking Time: 4 minutes This quaint suburb north of Motown is best known for its strong sense of community. Back in the day, New Baltimore was known for the manufacturing of items such as barrels, bricks, corsets, creamery, brooms, and even coffins – essentially, lumber products and building materials. [...]
Distance: Less than 1 mile Walking time: 15 minutes For somebody who appreciates real quiet and solitude – the town population is fewer than 300 – but still likes being near basic amenities and within easy driving distance of other natural and manmade attractions in the Thumb Region, Port Hope is an ideal spot to [...]
Hiking is one of the common reasons people get outside and go camping in the first place. The activity is versatile, low-cost, great for the mind and body, and you can do it pretty much anywhere. These hiking trails are worth your attention in the coming season. Please note that many of these trails are [...]
When it comes to the birthday of the American nation, nothing celebrates more than a colorful display of fireworks. All throughout the state, Michigan towns and cities band together to salute our country and have a little fun. As a child, watching the fireworks was one of those awe-inspiring, almost magical experiences. It’s an event [...]
USA Today’s 2024 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards were recently announced, and although it’s tough to choose a favorite beach in Michigan, the top 10 are well-deserving of the honor. Here’s the catch: Visit all 10 beaches in a single road trip and you’re looking at 888 miles and more than 16 hours in the [...]
