Michigan

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

Bold burgers get a lot more interesting when the toppings sound like they should not work until they…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18

Picnics feel a lot easier when the park takes care of the practical stuff. Across Michigan, certain spots…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18

Fresh food feels a lot more useful when it makes the rest of the week easier. In East…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18

Big Michigan scenery feels even better when the day does not come with a big price tag. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18

Up-north bar stops feel even better when the pizza gives people a real reason to talk. In Comins,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18

Fairgrounds feel completely different when the main attraction involves coffin races, hearses, and a crowd that is fully…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18

Getting outside feels a lot easier when the trail does not ask for steep climbs, tricky footing, or…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18

Dessert feels a lot more exciting when it arrives with bright colors, oversized toppings, and enough personality to…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18

Camping feels a lot more rewarding when the trip begins with a real hike instead of a quick…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 18

Barbecue in Michigan has a way of turning one good tray into a much bigger mission. Across the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 17

Lake Michigan vacations feel a lot easier when the best parts of the trip are already right outside…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 17

Personality can turn a casual meal into the stop people keep talking about later. In Traverse City, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 17

Shoreline walks feel more exciting when the land narrows until Lake Huron seems to wrap around nearly every…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 17

Donut runs feel a lot more exciting in Michigan once you realize how many shops are worth planning…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 17

Slow getaways feel more meaningful when the setting practically invites you to put the phone down. On Old…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 17