Kathleen Ferris

Industrial history feels very different when the machine in front of you is almost too large to process.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Mac and cheese has a way of making a long day feel instantly more manageable. Across Michigan, restaurants…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Barbecue restaurants usually make diners think of brisket, ribs, smoked sausage, and big platters loaded with sides. At…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Shopping feels more exciting when the next rack might completely change the plan. In downtown Traverse City, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Plant-based dining in Michigan has moved far beyond the sad side salad era. Across Ferndale, Detroit, Ann Arbor,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Pictured Rocks may pull the biggest crowds, but some of the best Upper Peninsula camping waits just beyond…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Coffee feels more memorable when the whole space gives you a reason to linger. In Douglas, Michigan, Woosah…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Bike rides have a way of making Michigan feel bigger, calmer, and easier to enjoy. Across the state,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Taco talk in Detroit gets serious fast, and this Mexicantown favorite keeps earning its place in the conversation.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Breakfast tacos get a lot more serious when the tortilla tastes like part of the meal, not just…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

College-town energy feels different when it stretches beyond campus and into everyday life. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, leafy…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

Quiet water feels even better when most travelers have no idea it is nearby. In Marquette Township, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

Mediterranean food has a strong foothold in Michigan, and its appeal reaches well beyond one city or one…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

A waterfront restaurant has to do more than point at the view if it wants people to remember…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

Thrift shopping gets a lot more exciting when every aisle feels like it could change the plan. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

Olive burgers have a way of turning Michigan diners into passionate debaters. The idea sounds simple enough, but…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

Fancy tricks matter less when the ribs are doing the heavy lifting. In Mackinaw City, Michigan, Keyhole Bar…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

Cultural festivals feel more memorable when the food, setting, and community all tell the same story. On Sunday,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

Dinner feels more like an occasion when the building has as much personality as the menu. In Detroit,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 22

Reality gets a little slippery inside this Woodward Avenue museum. In Detroit, Michigan, the Museum of Illusions turns…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 21

Wrong turns get a lot more rewarding when they end with pie, pasties, fish, burgers, or doughnuts. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 21

One great dish can give a neighborhood tavern real staying power. In Muskegon, Michigan, Hank’s Tavern has earned…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 21

Meals feel more memorable when they come with waterfall mist, forest air, and a trail day behind them.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 21

Museum days get a lot more memorable when kids can touch, build, imagine, and explore instead of simply…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 21

Fresh food tastes even better when the stop feels tied to the fields around it. Across Michigan, farm…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 21

Creativity feels especially surprising when it appears just beyond an ordinary business area. In Brighton, Michigan, Oaken Transformations…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 21

City parks rarely feel this otherworldly. In Southfield, Michigan, Boulder Garden stands out with giant rocks, winding paths,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 21

Friday mornings feel a little less rushed when breakfast comes with color, comfort, and a reason to slow…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 21

Mexican food is not usually the first craving people associate with Mackinac Island, which makes this Main Street…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 20