Kandace Chapple
Bring the bikes, the swim trunks and the fam!
Now is the time to make those camping reservations for this summer in Petoskey! Area campgrounds fill early and for good reason – they are gorgeous, serene and of limited supply. Get a night or two in while you can. Here are 2 favorite places n...
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Photo Credit: Boyne Mountain Resort
It’s been dubbed Michigan’s “second bridge” – and we can’t argue that! The world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge is now open at Boyne Mountain Resort (just 20 minutes south of Petoskey) and there is no debate that the new Skybridge Mic...
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It’s time to hit the slopes!
Ski lovers wait for this all year long – the white stuff + a long weekend = heaven! Here are a couple of downhill ski options not far from Petoskey to checkout.
And while you’re here, be sure to spend a little of your time off the slopes walking be...
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Photo by Kristina Lishawa Photography.
Look for these winter wonders December through March
It’s the thrill of a lifetime – spotting the prominent white plume of a snowy owl, either on the wing or perched up high on a tree branch. And, guess what? It’s finally our time of year to see th...
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The slang is just plain fun:
Do you have a fatty?
It’s fatty weather!
Let’s rent some fatties!
Fat bikes are all the rage and for good reason. These bikes are outfitted with wide tires and knobby tread that roll through everything – mud, sand and snow. And wi...
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What a wonderful time of year – pots simmering, roasts roasting and families gathering. And the perfect time to learn something new to bring to your family’s holiday meals! Here’s a look at what’s “cooking” in Petoskey, from in-person to virtual cooking classes to recipes and dip mi...
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They are local lore, a national mystery, and just plain fun. They are Bigfoots. Do they exist? And have there been any sightings near Petoskey? Everything we found was hearsay, but oh-so-fun. Read on…
What is Bigfoot?Bigfoot or “sasquatch” (which means “wild man”) is a “large, ha...
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Sept. 17-18, 2022 – it’s time to toast the harvest!
It’s harvest time in Petoskey – for wine! The Harvest Showcase is Sept. 17-18, 2022, and features the 14 wineries that make up the Petoskey Wine Region. The showcase includes paired tastings with small plates (plus a glass to keep!)...
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A tiny firefly lights up at dusk in a field of tall grass.
It’s the perfect summer night – the sound of the kids laughing, not a screen in sight, and the family playing together. When you finally make your way to the summer cottage or find yourself with everyone home on a summer night, here ...
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You’ve seen them—the beach walkers with their heads down, completely ignoring the stunning sunset unfolding out over the lake. Why? Because they’re rockhounds—and they’re always on the hunt, looking for the perfect stone at their feet!
If you find yourself doing the same thing – alwa...
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