A recent National Geographic article explains and explores the thrill and uniqueness of star walking. According to the article, this is more than simply hiking at night and taking a gander at the night sky as you go along, “Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing. Rather than heading to an [...]
Driving Time: 3 hours, 53 minutes Distance: 216 miles The word “pioneer” has an almost romantic and adventurous sentiment attached to it. Pioneers were early settlers, folks who embarked on a new life into an unknown land, men and women who were strong and tough and creative. Early pioneers of the industrial age brought forth [...]
How long do you think it takes to get across the state of Michigan, from bottom to top? The answer may be surprising. If you were to enter Michigan from the southwest via 94, or entered on the southeast side through 23 or 75, then it will take you 10 hours - without breaks - [...]
Michigan state parks preserve much of Michigan’s natural beauty, both for us and for generations to come. There are more than 100 parks that are managed by the Michigan DNR. A recreation passport is required to enter into Michigan state parks, which is used to preserve state forest campgrounds and pathways, and preserve historic landmarks. [...]
Updated October 2022 A lot of folks feel more comfortable traveling and staying in their own rig, and that number seems to be on the uptick. Many are choosing to stay a whole season or for several weeks at a time at the same location. Although Memorial Day through Labor Day is generally the height [...]
Distance: 7.4 miles Driving Time: This driving tour lends itself to lots of stops and exploration, so plan on at least 90 minutes to two hours even though the driving time is much briefer. Northwest Lower Michigan, the left side of the mitten, is well-known for its picturesque scenery, fruitful orchards, wineries, water sports, and [...]
Every season is ripe with opportunities to partake in favorite pastimes and activities – and to try new ones. If you live in Michigan or have visited the state during the winter, you know already that this time of year offers a lot of beauty and a lot to do. People from around the country [...]
After all the breaks and holidays we experience toward the end of the calendar year, the months of January, February, and March can feel like we’re slogging through knee-high snow against a blowing wind, figuratively speaking, of course. We are looking at several weeks of no vacations, few engagements, and lots of time indoors. Or, [...]
Winter is a magical time in Michigan. The scenery changes. The crowds are no more. The land turns quiet. Yet the beauty of nature and attractions remains intact, as well as accentuated in a new way. Driving Time: 2 hours, 47 minutes Mileage: 142 miles Tawas City: Lumberman’s Monument Park This is one of [...]
Driving Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes Distance: 81.6 miles In the Upper Peninsula, there’s never a bad time to visit and take a scenic drive. Every season has its own unique beauty and seems to tell a different part of the story about the land. In the wintertime, once-busy roadways and waterways turn frozen and [...]
