Kathleen Ferris

Michigan has no shortage of fast-food burger joints on every corner, but the real magic happens at the…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 24

Owosso, Michigan is not the kind of town that shows off. It sits quietly along the Shiawassee River,…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 24

Michigan is packed with incredible dining spots, but some restaurants take things to a whole new level when…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 24

Tucked away in the heart of Owosso, Michigan, the Steam Railroading Institute is the kind of place that…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 24

Michigan is packed with charming small towns, and tucked inside many of them are restaurants that could easily…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 23

Somewhere along Fort Street in Lincoln Park, Michigan, a former department store got a second life that nobody…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 23

Sometimes the best camping trips are the ones you decide to take on a Thursday night. Michigan is…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 23

Somewhere between Grand Rapids and nowhere in particular, a gravel road off Pratt Lake Avenue leads to something…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 23

Michigan is full of surprises, and tucked among its small towns, historic districts, and lively cities are some…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 23

Tucked along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in the tiny village of Cross Village, Legs Inn is one…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 23

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the best-kept secrets in the rockhounding world, and agate hunters know exactly…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 23

Tucked along West Cross Street in downtown Ypsilanti, the Michigan Firehouse Museum and Education Center is one of…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 23

Michigan has always had a deep, beating heart when it comes to music, and that passion lives on…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 22

Tucked along the southern shore of Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey, Michigan is the kind of town that makes…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 22

Michigan has a quiet, wonderful secret tucked along its back roads and small towns — and it smells…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 22

Tucked deep in the woods of northern Michigan near Lewiston, CoopersVille USA is one of those places that…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 22

Michigan has a rich Italian-American heritage, and you can taste it in every corner of the state —…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 22

Tucked along Ann Arbor-Saline Road, just outside the buzz of downtown Ann Arbor, sits a place that started…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 22

Michigan has a long, proud tradition of smoking fish the old-fashioned way — low heat, real wood, and…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 22

Not every great hike has to be a grueling all-day adventure. Tucked away in the wild Upper Peninsula…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 22

Michigan is home to some seriously impressive flea markets, and if you love hunting for a great deal,…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 21

Tucked away in Midland, Michigan, Dow Gardens is home to one of the most jaw-dropping outdoor experiences in…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 21

Finding a truly great gluten-free bakery can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but Michigan…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 21

Most people think you have to book a flight to find water that looks like it belongs in…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 21

Michigan is full of surprises, and most people only think of the Great Lakes when they picture the…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 21

Tucked away on Eleanor Drive in Centreville, Michigan, Yoder’s Country Market has quietly built a legendary reputation among…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 21

Michigan has no shortage of great places to eat, but when it comes to steak, a handful of…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 21

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Thompsonville, Michigan, Crystal Mountain Resort is one of the state’s most…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 21

Michigan is full of surprises, and its buildings are no exception. From tiny towns to big cities, the…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 20