My Top 6 Favorite Spots You Need to Visit This Fall in Southeast Michigan

With fall quickly approaching in Michigan, all the best activities and treats are just around the corner. One of my favorite parts of the…

Discover the Natural Beauty of Proud Lake State Recreation Area

As much as I love nature and the outdoors, I am, by my own nature, indoorsy. I never established a habit of going on…

Why Taking a Solo Trip Could Be the Best Gift You Ever Give Yourself

Solo. One word, one goal, one person. I’m not “free-soloing” like Alex Honnold, the infamous American rock climber, although some could call what I’m…

This Northern Michigan Town Has It All: Lakes, Forests, and Downtown Charm

If you love lakes, forests, and a charming downtown, chances are you’ll fall for this Northern Michigan destination just as much as I have….

The Romantic Michigan Getaway We Didn’t Know We Needed

Let’s be honest, between the chaos of everyday life, never-ending to-do lists, and calendar battles, carving out quality time with your partner isn’t always…

Pasty Fest: A Deliciously Quirky Celebration in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

There’s something undeniably magical about the Keweenaw Peninsula in the summer — the cool breeze off Lake Superior, the historic charm of Calumet’s downtown,…

7 Summer Day Trips in Michigan Where the Fun Is Free (Except Gas + Snacks)

Let’s be real… summer adventures shouldn’t require a second mortgage. If you’ve got a full tank, a packed lunch, and a sense of curiosity,…

4 Michigan Amtrak Adventures on the Pere Marquette Line

The Pere Marquette Amtrak route runs 176 miles between Chicago and Grand Rapids, but the real charm lies in the Michigan towns along the…

10 Michigan Amtrak Day Trips via the Blue Water Line

Get ready for a ride across Michigan on the Blue Water Amtrak route, which starts in Chicago and spans the eastern edge of Lake…

Hunt for Treasure on an Antiques Road Trip in Michigan

If hunting for vintage treasures makes your heart race, then this is the Michigan road trip for you. From charming lakeside shops to massive…

Make a Splash in the Best Beach Towns in Southwest Michigan

Southwest Michigan has a way of sneaking up on people. Stretching just 35 miles along Lake Michigan’s shoreline, this corner of the state feels…

Sleeping Bear Dunes vs. Pictured Rocks: The Ultimate Michigan Showdown

If Michigan’s natural wonders had a Hall of Fame, both Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks would be first-ballot inductees. These Lake Michigan and…