Kathleen Ferris

Father’s Day brunch just got a serious upgrade in northern Michigan. Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Michigan’s shoreline towns are full of hidden gems — and some of the best ones happen to serve…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Set inside a beautifully restored train depot in Ann Arbor, the Gandy Dancer is one of those places…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Michigan is home to more than 11,000 inland lakes, and not all of them are hidden behind resort…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Inside one of Traverse City’s most storied old buildings, Sleder’s Family Tavern has been pouring cold beers and…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Michigan doesn’t have to work very hard to impress. From towering sand dunes and crystal-clear springs to dramatic…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

If you are looking for a Father’s Day plan that goes beyond the usual restaurant reservation, the Edsel…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes, and tucked within those massive bodies of water are some of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Just outside Traverse City on Lake Leelanau Drive, Farm Club is the kind of place that makes you…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Finding a gluten-free donut that actually tastes amazing used to feel like searching for a unicorn in Michigan.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Deep in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Oswald’s Bear Ranch is the kind of place you won’t find anywhere else…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Michigan is full of surprises hiding in plain sight. Some of the state’s most memorable places don’t make…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

For one colorful weekend in June, ordinary pavement in Byron Center, Michigan becomes the canvas for something unforgettable.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Across Michigan, some of the most memorable meals are waiting in the places with the most personality —…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Sitting in the middle of Lake Superior, Isle Royale National Park is one of the most remote places…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Michigan is packed with surprises, and some of the coolest ones are hiding inside its museums. From jaw-dropping…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Father’s Day in Traverse City just got a whole lot tastier, and Cherry Republic on Front Street is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Michigan is packed with lakes, but only a handful of them actually make you feel like the rest…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Tucked inside a quiet residential block on Detroit’s east side, the Heidelberg Project is unlike anything you’ve probably…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Some restaurants earn their reputation one plate at a time, building loyal followings that no amount of advertising…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Somewhere in Portage, Michigan, there is a restaurant where your steak arrives raw and sizzling possibilities are entirely…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Michigan in June is basically a treasure hunter’s dream come true. Farmers markets, flea markets, and trade centers…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Father’s Day weekend just got a serious upgrade in Dearborn, Michigan. Greenfield Village, the sprawling open-air history museum…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Michigan has no shortage of great places to eat, but all-you-can-eat spots hold a special kind of magic.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Tucked inside Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood, Batch Brewing Company holds a pretty impressive title — Michigan’s first nano…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Michigan is one of those states that surprises you every single time you think you’ve seen it all.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Every June, the small city of Hancock in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula transforms into a little corner of Finland.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Michigan has a serious hot dog culture, and if you haven’t experienced a coney dog smothered in chili,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16

If your dad has seen every backyard barbecue there is to see, this Father’s Day might be the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 16