Kathleen Ferris

Market nights feel more exciting when familiar stalls turn into a bigger celebration of local flavor. On Thursday,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

Lake Michigan camping feels a lot more exciting when the beach, lighthouse, and sunset views are all right…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

The longer you explore Michigan, the more it seems to keep a few surprises just out of view.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

Trail rides feel more memorable when the experience is calm, personal, and connected to the land around you.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

Detroit food history gets a lot louder, faster, and more memorable at the counter. In downtown Detroit, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

Upper Peninsula road trips taste even better when pasties lead the way. Across Michigan’s U.P., these warm, flaky…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

Small-town history feels more intriguing when an ordinary drive-by turns into a closer look. In downtown Jonesville, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

A good Italian deli is never just a place to grab pasta and leave. Across Michigan, the best…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

Waterfront time feels different when the view becomes part of the whole plan. In Bay City, Michigan, Pier…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

Lake Huron beach days can feel surprisingly peaceful when the sand, water, and space all work in your…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 25

Family fun gets easier when everyone can find something exciting in the same place. In Holland, Michigan, Craig’s…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

Great barbecue does not need a national logo when the smoke, sauce, and sides can speak for themselves.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

Little Bavaria looks different when the busy streets give way to calm water. In Frankenmuth, Michigan, the Bavarian…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

Street art feels different when the walls never stay the same for long. In downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

A great date does not have to come with a bill that makes the romance feel stressful. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

Burger cravings get a lot more exciting when the flavors come with serious personality. In downtown Ann Arbor,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

Trends come and go, but a good counter seat and a hearty plate still know how to hold…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

Downtown Kalamazoo has plenty of places that display creativity, but this address helps organize where that energy goes…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

Greek food cravings usually arrive with lemon, garlic, grilled meat, warm pita, and no interest in tiny portions.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

Michigan’s forest history feels a lot more powerful when the giants are still standing around you. At Hartwick…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 24

Breakfast on Mackinac Island gets a lot more interesting when the best seat is inside a tiny, fast-moving…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Industrial history feels very different when the machine in front of you is almost too large to process.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Mac and cheese has a way of making a long day feel instantly more manageable. Across Michigan, restaurants…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Barbecue restaurants usually make diners think of brisket, ribs, smoked sausage, and big platters loaded with sides. At…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Shopping feels more exciting when the next rack might completely change the plan. In downtown Traverse City, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Plant-based dining in Michigan has moved far beyond the sad side salad era. Across Ferndale, Detroit, Ann Arbor,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Pictured Rocks may pull the biggest crowds, but some of the best Upper Peninsula camping waits just beyond…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Coffee feels more memorable when the whole space gives you a reason to linger. In Douglas, Michigan, Woosah…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23

Bike rides have a way of making Michigan feel bigger, calmer, and easier to enjoy. Across the state,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 23