Kathleen Ferris

Ann Arbor hides a slice of Michigan history in plain sight, and it is far more vivid than…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

The best old-school cafés do not just serve the morning crowd; they help define it. In Jackson, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

Beach days in Michigan can feel surprisingly close to a seaside escape. Across the state, clear water, soft…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

In Leland’s weathered Fishtown, Carlson’s Fishery delivers the kind of coastal Michigan experience that still looks and works…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

A museum can make its first impression before you see a single piece of art. In downtown Grand…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

There are burger spots that get hyped for a season, and then there are places that settle into…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

August has a way of racing through Michigan before the best plans even make it onto the calendar.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

Detroit has plenty of food landmarks, but few are as instantly recognizable as a plate set down at…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

Some roadside food stops are convenient, and some completely hijack your plans. Sweetwater’s Donut Mill in Battle Creek…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

A quiet beach day feels a lot more valuable when summer crowds start taking over the usual shoreline…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

Lansing has a mansion that changes your sense of the city before you even reach the front door.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

A satisfying meal feels even better when the check does not ruin the mood. Across Michigan, plenty of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

Calumet knows how to turn a humble hand pie into a full Copper Country celebration. Happening August 14…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

River days do not have to be intense to feel memorable. In Sterling, Michigan, White’s Canoe Livery &…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

The best lake-country restaurants do not make you choose between a good meal and a view worth remembering.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Rockhounding in Michigan feels a lot more exciting when every shoreline walk might turn up something unexpected. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Some burger spots are built for lunch, some for nostalgia, and a rare few are built for whatever…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Most Michigan hikes do not open with the kind of rock drama that makes you double-check what state…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Ramen has a way of turning an ordinary dinner plan into something much more serious. Across Michigan, bowls…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Ann Arbor has no shortage of smart attractions, but this one turns brainy energy into full-speed play. Inside…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Treasure hunting gets very real at Livingston Antique Outlet in Howell, where the scale alone changes how you…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

A coffee shop gets a lot more interesting when the pastry case can compete with the espresso machine.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Some pizza slices look less like lunch and more like a dare. In Monroe, Michigan, Slice of Italy…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 8

There are plenty of roadside stops in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but very few drop you into a real…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 8

A tiny hot dog counter can become a local institution when it gets the simple things exactly right.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 8

Crowded beach days are not the only way to enjoy Michigan summer. Across the state, island escapes offer…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 8

A lot of presidential museums lean formal, polished, and a little distant. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 8

Dubai chocolate has become one of those everywhere treats, but most versions blur together after the first bite.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 8

The best barbecue usually announces itself before you even reach the door. Across Michigan, smokehouses are serving ribs,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 8