Kathleen Ferris

Sleeping beside Lake Superior already feels like an escape, but spending the night in a castle takes the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 27

Wing cravings hit differently when the chicken is crisp, the sauce has real bite, and the napkins disappear…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 27

Small-town charm feels a little more unusual when magic is part of the local identity. In Colon, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 27

Breakfast does not have to turn into an expensive start to the day. Around Detroit, old-school diners, coney…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 27

Architecture feels different when you can walk through the rooms instead of admiring it from a photograph. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 27

Certain lakes have a way of turning one visit into a tradition. Across Michigan, clear water, sandy shorelines,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 27

Lunch feels a little more satisfying when the view is almost as good as the food. In Houghton,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 27

History feels a lot more real when you can step inside the cramped spaces where sailors once lived…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 27

Lake days feel completely different when the shoreline comes with a town worth exploring too. Around Michigan, coastal…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

Generations of local loyalty can say a lot about a place before the first bite ever reaches the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

Family budgets can stretch only so far when kids seem to outgrow clothes overnight. In Warren, Michigan, Value…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

A great ice cream stop can turn an ordinary drive into the best part of the day. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

A long bike ride can change the whole shape of your day, and the Fred Meijer White Pine…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

Road trip meals feel a lot more memorable when dessert is worth planning around. In Mackinaw City, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

Walking feels like the right way to experience Marquette almost as soon as Lake Superior comes into view.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

Roadside food stops get a lot more interesting when there is something worth browsing after the last bite.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

Mornings get a lot better when breakfast starts with a bagel worth going out of your way for.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

Big family adventures do not always require a flight or a long road trip. In Royal Oak, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

History feels a lot more interesting when the old buildings are still full of everyday life. In Traverse…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Summer evenings feel a little more memorable when the beach becomes part of the town’s social life. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Marquette’s skyline gets a lot more interesting when one massive curve rises above the trees. From a scenic…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Cozy fall style does not have to come with a big seasonal shopping bill. Around Michigan, the right…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Good wings make an impression fast, especially when the crispiness, sauce, and sides all pull their weight. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Color can completely change the mood of a Michigan weekend. Across the state, flower-filled gardens, bold public art,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Lunch feels a lot more satisfying when the food has some personality behind it. Across Michigan, sandwich counters,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Hikes feel a lot more exciting when the trail comes with feathers, tracks, movement, and a few unexpected…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Old buildings feel a lot more interesting when their second act is completely different from the first. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Some restaurants fill you up fast, but Ohana Sushi and Bar in Lansing turns dinner into a longer,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Dinner feels more memorable when the restaurant still treats the whole evening like an occasion. In Detroit, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24