Kathleen Ferris

Sticky summer days feel a lot easier when the breeze, water, and northern air do some of the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 9

Work feels a little less boxed in when the coffee shop comes with good light, strong drinks, and…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 9

Summer nights in Traverse City get a giant burst of color when the International Fireworks Championship takes over…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 9

Some Michigan fall traditions do not need much explaining once the cider starts pouring. Along the Clinton River…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 9

Late summer feels like the right moment to trade crowded beach towns for quieter water, slower roads, and…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 9

Morning meals feel a lot more interesting when the table is built for sharing, dipping, sipping, and slowing…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 9

Empty buildings can say a lot about what a city once expected and how quickly plans can change.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 9

Midnight hunger has a way of making pancakes, eggs, toast, and crispy hash browns sound better than anything…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 9

Downtown plans feel more exciting when the activity brings its own color, energy, and built-in excuse to play.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 9

Coffee feels a lot more comforting when a curious cat might curl up nearby. In Ann Arbor, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Great Michigan meals do not always stay parked inside a restaurant. Across the state, smaller food trucks are…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Chocolate tastes a little sweeter when there is real Michigan history behind the counter. At Sanders Chocolate &…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Date night feels more memorable when the restaurant makes the evening feel intentional without making it feel stiff.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Breathing room can turn a simple Michigan trip into exactly what the week needed. Across the state, locals…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Old-school dining feels especially charming when it still works for modern families, road trippers, and anyone craving a…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Sand dunes have a way of making distance feel misleading. At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Local food recommendations carry extra weight when visitors want the real version of a place. Across Michigan, residents…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Day hikes feel a lot bigger when the route can carry you from one state into another. Along…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Soft serve feels a lot more fun when the stop comes with color, choice, and a little local…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 8

Ballpark food feels a lot more exciting when the menu has as much personality as the city around…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7

Pot pie has a way of making an ordinary day feel warmer from the first flaky bite. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7

Game nights feel more interesting when trading cards, tabletop play, and hot noodle bowls all share the same…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7

Ann Arbor’s identity stretches far beyond college life, football weekends, and student-filled streets. In the middle of this…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7

Deep dish pizza feels like a full commitment in the best possible way. In Allen Park, Michigan, Chicago’s…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7

Quiet getaways feel a lot more meaningful when parents finally get a chance to stop taking care of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7

Brunch feels more exciting when the menu brings a little extra personality to the table. In Plymouth, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7

Milkshakes have a way of bringing back old summer drives, quick burger stops, and meals that feel simple…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7

Trail names get a lot more interesting when the landscape proves they were earned. In Porcupine Mountains Wilderness…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7

All-you-can-eat dining feels a lot more exciting when the options go far beyond a basic buffet line. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 7