Kathleen Ferris

Deep in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Oswald’s Bear Ranch is the kind of place you won’t find anywhere else…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Michigan is full of surprises hiding in plain sight. Some of the state’s most memorable places don’t make…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

For one colorful weekend in June, ordinary pavement in Byron Center, Michigan becomes the canvas for something unforgettable.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Across Michigan, some of the most memorable meals are waiting in the places with the most personality —…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Sitting in the middle of Lake Superior, Isle Royale National Park is one of the most remote places…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Michigan is packed with surprises, and some of the coolest ones are hiding inside its museums. From jaw-dropping…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Father’s Day in Traverse City just got a whole lot tastier, and Cherry Republic on Front Street is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Michigan is packed with lakes, but only a handful of them actually make you feel like the rest…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Tucked inside a quiet residential block on Detroit’s east side, the Heidelberg Project is unlike anything you’ve probably…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Some restaurants earn their reputation one plate at a time, building loyal followings that no amount of advertising…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Somewhere in Portage, Michigan, there is a restaurant where your steak arrives raw and sizzling possibilities are entirely…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Michigan in June is basically a treasure hunter’s dream come true. Farmers markets, flea markets, and trade centers…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Father’s Day weekend just got a serious upgrade in Dearborn, Michigan. Greenfield Village, the sprawling open-air history museum…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Michigan has no shortage of great places to eat, but all-you-can-eat spots hold a special kind of magic.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Tucked inside Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood, Batch Brewing Company holds a pretty impressive title — Michigan’s first nano…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Michigan is one of those states that surprises you every single time you think you’ve seen it all.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Every June, the small city of Hancock in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula transforms into a little corner of Finland.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Michigan has a serious hot dog culture, and if you haven’t experienced a coney dog smothered in chili,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16

If your dad has seen every backyard barbecue there is to see, this Father’s Day might be the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16

Michigan is one of those states where the food tells the story just as well as the scenery…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16

Hidden inside the Detroit Foundation Hotel on West Larned Street, The Apparatus Room sits in a space that…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16

Michigan has some of the most stunning natural landscapes and charming small towns in the entire country, and…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16

Something incredible is heading toward Michigan, and train lovers are already buzzing with excitement. Nickel Plate Road No.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16

Michigan is full of surprises, and some of the best ones aren’t in Detroit or Grand Rapids. Scattered…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16

Traverse City, Michigan is not short on places to eat. From upscale waterfront dining to trendy cafes, the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16

Michigan is home to some of the most spectacular fishing waters in the entire country, and Father’s Day…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 15

Hidden just off the everyday bustle of Van Dyke Avenue in Utica, Michigan, this unforgettable animal destination grabs…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 15

There’s a lot more to Michigan than its famous Great Lakes, cherry orchards, and postcard-perfect lake towns. Hidden…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 15

Some restaurants come and go, but DeLuca’s in Westland, Michigan has been feeding families, celebrating milestones, and filling…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 15