Kathleen Ferris

Standing tall above the cold, churning waters of Lake Superior, Chapel Rock is one of Michigan’s most striking…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 12

Michigan’s pierogi trail feels like comfort food with a passport, shaped by old-school kitchens, family traditions, and a…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 12

On John R Road in Hazel Park, Michigan, Bar Gabi is bringing something refreshingly different to the Detroit…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 12

Inside the Shinola Hotel on Woodward Avenue, San Morello has become the kind of Detroit Italian restaurant people…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 12

Some restaurants have a theme. Pete’s Garage in Monroe, Michigan, practically drives the whole meal around it. Along…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 12

In the hills of northern Michigan, Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark at Boyne Mountain Resort makes bad weather feel…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 12

On West Chicago Road in Bronson, Michigan, Bill’s Steak House has the kind of reputation that makes people…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 12

In the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, Shalimar Restaurant brings the kind of warmth and flavor that…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 11

Tucked along a quiet road in the Upper Peninsula, Fiborn Karst Preserve sits above a network of caves…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 11

Magic has a way of hiding in plain sight in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. Along the baseboards of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 11

Some candy shops sell sweets, but The Sweet Shop in downtown Cadillac, Michigan, sells nostalgia by the box.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 11

Some breakfasts ease you into the day, but a good green chile burrito wakes everything up fast. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 11

On a quiet, tree-lined street in Petoskey, Michigan, the Terrace Inn feels like a step into a softer,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 11

A good hike is even better when there is something delicious waiting at the end of it. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 11

On Vernor Highway in southwest Detroit, Michigan, Duly’s Place Coney Island feels like the kind of old-school counter…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 11

Some restaurants chase hype. Zingerman’s Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has spent decades earning something better: loyalty. Since…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 10

In the heart of downtown Detroit, Michigan, Sweetwater Tavern has earned the kind of wing reputation most restaurants…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 10

You do not need rugged gear, years of experience, or a mountain-climber mindset to enjoy Michigan’s trails. Some…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 10

In a church basement on West Southern Avenue in Muskegon, Michigan, Embrace Books is quietly doing something that…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 10

A Michigan summer meal feels even better when your dog gets a seat on the patio, too. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 10

On South Mitchell Street in Cadillac, Michigan, The Greenhouse brings a whole lot of energy to one surprisingly…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 10

Inside Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan, SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium turns a mall stop into…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 10

Beneath the rolling hills of Traverse City, Michigan, the Grand Traverse Commons holds more than beautiful brick buildings…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 10

In Michigan, the water is not just part of the scenery — it is the main event. From…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 9

Every summer, a quiet Dutch-themed village in Holland, Michigan trades its tulip gardens and wooden shoe demos for…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 9

Standing 52 feet tall in the small Upper Peninsula city of Ironwood, Michigan, the Hiawatha statue is one…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 9

On the quiet main street of Fennville, Michigan, Root Cafe feels like the kind of small-town find people…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 9

Some places entertain you for an afternoon, but Michigan has a way of pulling you into its story.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 9

On Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, Aurora Italiana has become the kind of restaurant pasta…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 9