Kathleen Ferris

Great Lakes beach days do not disappear when summer heat fades. Across Michigan, state park shorelines can feel…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 3

Mackinac Island views feel different when there is a long porch, a quiet chair, and no rush to…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 3

Burger stops feel more meaningful when the food comes with a real sense of local history. In Birmingham,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 3

Michigan food has a way of telling the state’s story through lakes, factories, farms, immigrant kitchens, and family…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 3

Science stops feel more surprising when prehistoric creatures appear right beside campus sidewalks and open grass. In Kalamazoo,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 3

Italian dinners feel more memorable when the room is warm, the table feels lively, and the food knows…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 3

Lake Huron road trips feel especially rewarding when the shoreline keeps offering another reason to pull over. Along…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 3

Fresh bread has a way of making an early stop feel completely worth it. In Tustin, Michigan, Yoder’s…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 3

Indoor fun gets a lot easier when kids and adults can stay active in the same space. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 3

Michigan’s quieter towns often carry some of the state’s most interesting stories. Across the state, smaller communities are…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

Italian food feels most memorable when it tastes like someone took their time. In Shelby Township, Michigan, Eataliana…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

History feels more vivid when the setting still looks wild around the edges. At the very top of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

Milkshakes get a lot harder to ignore when they arrive stacked, loaded, and ready for a photo. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

Coffee feels a lot more comforting when a curious cat might curl up nearby. Across Michigan, cat cafés…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

Active fun feels a lot bigger when one building can hold the whole adventure. In Sterling Heights, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

Spicy food feels even more exciting when it brings real depth along with the heat. In Traverse City,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

Brunch feels more exciting when the room has as much energy as the plate. On Griswold Street in…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

Grocery shopping feels a lot more adventurous when one stop can fill the cart, the table, and the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

Grand Rapids is the kind of city where one outing can quickly turn into several. Across town, visitors…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 2

Quiet restaurants can feel even more exciting when the food, room, and service all speak for themselves. On…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1

Community spaces feel more memorable when they bring tradition and surprise into the same room. In Troy, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1

Michigan icons often survive because people decide they are too meaningful to lose. Across the state, fading landmarks,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1

Country getaways feel a lot more memorable when the quiet comes with a few unexpected surprises. In Evart,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1

Weekend getaways feel easier when one city offers enough variety without making the schedule feel crowded. In Ann…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1

Every year, a small Michigan town turns a simple fruit into a full community celebration. From Thursday, September…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1

Michigan food has a lot more personality than many visitors expect. Beyond the famous tourist stops, the state…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1

Hobby shops feel special when they make small details seem big enough to build a whole world around.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1

Cream puffs have a way of turning a bakery visit into something people keep talking about. In Marquette,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1

Quiet trails feel especially rewarding when water, woods, and easy walking all come together without much fuss. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 1