Kathleen Ferris

Old buildings feel more exciting when the food inside refuses to stay predictable. In downtown Benton Harbor, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 12

Coffee breaks feel a lot more comforting when purring, paws, and curious little faces are part of the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 12

Unplanned Michigan days often turn into the ones people remember best. One minute, you are following a road…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 12

Dinner feels more memorable when the room carries decades of stories along with the food. In southwest Detroit,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 12

Outdoor fun works better when everyone can find their own version of adventure. In West Bloomfield, Michigan, TreeRunner…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 12

Brunch feels a lot more fun when waffles and cocktails are both part of the plan. In downtown…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 12

Wrong turns get a lot more rewarding when they lead to pie, pasties, lake views, fresh coffee, or…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 12

Seafood hits harder when it arrives in a pile built for sharing. In Lansing, Michigan, this spot serves…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 12

Breakfast feels more rooted in Detroit when the name above the door carries a piece of the city’s…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 12

Great Mexican food has a way of making a meal feel louder, warmer, and a lot more memorable.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Trendy restaurants can make a lot of noise, but a seasonal fish shack with a loyal line says…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Michigan trails feel more intriguing when the destination comes with ruins, family history, and a little mystery under…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Dinner feels a lot more memorable when the table gets a little fire, a loud “Opa!,” and a…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Mountain-style fun feels even more surprising when it shows up in the middle of a Michigan summer trip.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Creative shopping feels especially dangerous when every shelf seems to hold another color combination, pattern idea, or project…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Road trip stops feel more memorable when they come with good food, full shelves, and a story built…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Bridge crossings feel completely different when the traffic is made of antique tractors, farm history, and slow-moving hometown…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Fall drives feel more rewarding when the road leads to apples, cider, and something warm from the bakery…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Michigan’s best late-summer show does not need a ticket, a trail map, or even much noise. It starts…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 11

Treasure hunting gets even better when the building gives shoppers another reason to stick around. In Douglas, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10

Golf road trips feel different when one stop can carry the whole itinerary. Along the Lake Michigan shoreline,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10

Back-road shopping feels different when the shelves smell like fresh bread and the furniture looks built to last…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10

Breakfast tastes more memorable when it feels worth planning the road trip around. In downtown Tecumseh, Michigan, Tecumseh…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10

Late-summer hikes in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula can be beautiful, but the season also asks hikers to pay closer…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10

Most people visit a park to walk, picnic, or watch a game, but this September, Emerson Park in…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10

Tea time feels more special when the room encourages people to slow down and enjoy the small details.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10

Ice cream tastes even better when the cows, barns, and fresh country air are part of the visit.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10

Fall feels easier to enjoy when the day comes with crisp apples, warm cider donuts, and a little…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10

Small-town festivals feel especially memorable when one simple crop carries a whole weekend of food, music, and local…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 10