Kathleen Ferris

Fall already gives Tahquamenon Falls plenty of drama, but Harvest Fest adds a whole new reason to linger.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 21

Everyday favorites get a lot more interesting when you can watch them come together right in front of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 21

Comfort food feels especially easy to understand when the biscuits, breakfast plates, and country-store shelves are all part…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 21

Out-of-town guests are easier to impress when the restaurant feels friendly, local, and simple to enjoy. In Allen…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 21

Weeknight dinners feel a lot easier when the freezer is stocked with meat you actually feel good about…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 21

Garden shopping feels a lot more satisfying when useful finds come with color, charm, and prices that leave…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 21

Big appetites deserve a restaurant that can turn dinner into a full night out. In Shelby Township, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 21

Lake getaways do not need flash when the setting already gives families what they actually want. In Ludington,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 21

Nightlife feels a lot more interesting when the dance floor comes with wheels. On Mack Avenue in Detroit,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Small towns often leave the strongest Michigan memories because they give travelers room to notice the details. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Farm store stops feel more rewarding when the food comes with fresh air, local character, and a real…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Lake Michigan landmarks feel especially powerful when wind, waves, and history all meet in the same view. Near…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Rainy Michigan days can actually make the right outing feel even better. When the sky turns gray, museums,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Grand buildings feel even more powerful when the quiet details inside tell stories most people miss. Along Woodward…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Neighborhood cafés matter most when they become part of a city’s everyday rhythm. In Lansing, Michigan, Soup Spoon…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Fall changes Michigan fast, turning familiar roads, woods, and lakeshores into something that feels richer, quieter, and more…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Fresh food feels even more important when families are trying to stretch their budgets without giving up quality.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Great Lakes history feels even more interesting when the story reaches below the surface. At the very tip…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 20

Michigan has plenty of bike trails that do not ask you to be fast, fearless, or super fit.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Burgers feel a lot more memorable when the cheese is hiding inside the patty instead of sitting politely…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Short hikes feel a lot more impressive when the payoff looks this big. Near Honor, Michigan, Empire Bluff…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Fall in Michigan has a way of making even a simple drive feel like part of the season.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Style hunting feels a lot more exciting when the price tag leaves room for a little victory. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Bakery stops feel a lot more exciting when the case, counter, and menu all compete for your attention.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Team pride feels a lot more personal when the jersey is stitched exactly the way you pictured it.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Coney dog loyalty runs deep in Michigan, and almost every favorite counter comes with someone ready to defend…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Dinner feels more like an outing when the water is part of the table. In Belleville, Michigan, Rusted…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Campgrounds feel different when quiet woods come with resort-style comfort and a built-in social scene. In rural Orleans,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 19

Bookstores feel more dangerous in the best way when a quick browse can quietly take over the whole…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18