Kathleen Ferris

Tucked along Michigan Avenue in the charming small town of Marshall, Michigan, the American Museum of Magic is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 5

There’s something special about being the first one through the door at a great breakfast spot — coffee…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 5

Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is step away from the noise and find a…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 5

Michigan is one of those states that keeps surprising you, no matter how many times you think you’ve…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 4

Tucked into the far southeastern corner of Michigan, Lost Peninsula is exactly what its name suggests — a…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 4

Michigan’s food scene is seriously underrated, and locals know that the best spots fill up fast. From cozy…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 4

If you have ever wanted to bike or walk through a place that feels like three adventures rolled…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 4

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is the kind of place where the scenery alone makes you want to…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 4

Plainwell, Michigan is not exactly the kind of town that shows up on most foodie road trip lists.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 4

Living on Social Security alone can feel like trying to stretch a rubber band too far. The average…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 4

Tucked along South Hancock Street in the small lakeside town of Pentwater, Michigan, The Antler is the kind…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 4

Michigan has no shortage of shiny new eateries chasing the latest food trends, but some of the most…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 3

Tucked along the northern shores of Lake Huron, Negwegon State Park stretches across more than 3,400 acres of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 3

Michigan is packed with stunning natural spots, but you don’t always have to fight for a parking spot…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 3

Tucked inside the beloved Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth, Michigan, Bavarian Blast Waterpark has quickly become one of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 3

Michigan might be known for its lakes and pasties, but the fish taco scene here is seriously underrated.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 3

Tucked along the shores of Lake Michigan in Leelanau County, Leland is one of those rare places that…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 3

There’s something about a real butcher counter that a grocery store cooler just can’t replicate. The smell of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 3

Tucked into a busy strip along John R Road in Madison Heights, Fuji Japanese Buffet has quietly become…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 3

Michigan has over 100 state parks, but most road-trippers keep hitting the same handful of spots everyone already…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 2

Tucked along a quiet stretch of road in Snover, Michigan, Country View Bulk Foods is the kind of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 2

Michigan is surrounded by some of the most stunning water in the country, and a handful of restaurants…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 2

Tucked along a quiet stretch of Buckhorn Road in Three Rivers, Michigan, Hidden Marsh Sanctuary lives up to…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 2

Michigan shoppers know how to stretch a dollar, and the state is packed with massive warehouse stores that…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 2

Tucked along Dequindre Road in Hazel Park, Michigan, Loui’s Pizza has been quietly building one of the most…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 2

Michigan’s small towns are hiding some seriously impressive breweries, and the food coming out of their kitchens is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 2

Drive far enough north on US-41 and the road stops trying to take you anywhere else. Copper Harbor,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 2

Detroit’s food scene is louder, bolder, and more diverse than most people expect. From sizzling Korean BBQ grills…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 1

Tucked away in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is one of the Midwest’s most…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 1