Recent Blog Posts

For a lot of folks around Little Traverse Bay, the notion of Mardi Gras involves fun at Nub’s Nob, or stories of the Petoskey High School Steel Drum band venturing to New Orleans. Mardi Gras, however, is much, much larger than our little neck of the woods, with origins that predate even the f...
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I love animals. Big animals, little animals, any animals. I just love them all! I grew up on a farm and I had cats, dogs, geese, horses and more. I could often be found outside taking care of my animals year round. Now that I have my own family we are dog lovers. Well, I'm a dog lover! My husband g...
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While many wine enthusiasts might think of Michigan as a newcomer to the winemaking process, the region’s wine history actually runs deep, reaching back through the centuries and holding promise for the future.    Michigan’s history of winemaking stretches back centuries. The early...
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Every state has it's quirks and Michigan is no exception. Our residents are unique in every aspect. We are used to gorgeous 90 degree summer days, below zero freezing temps in the winter and everything in between! Below you will find 10 things Michiganders do or say that helps explain how unique we...
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Over the past couple of years, trying to spot the neighborhood snowy owl is some of my favorite backyard bird watching. He floats from treetops to light posts, even lighting for an entire day recently on our roof. No doubt there are tasty mice and other rodents darting about the fields, or squi...
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We rely on the postal service day in and day out but how many times have you ever thought to thank your mail carrier? Living outside of Petoskey's city limits I've seen them driving through rain, snow and mud. In town I've seen them walking tirelessly through the streets to deliver the mail on time...
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To say that my frequent stops at the Petoskey Post Office are akin to Norm or Cliff’s pit stops at Sam Malone’s Cheers might be a bit of an exaggeration. Nonetheless, if I find myself at the counter across from Randy or Millie, I know they will take care of me, without having to ask for ...
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Winters can be long here in Northern Michigan, but if you love being outdoors our area has so much to offer. Summers boast camping, boating, swimming and many more activities. Winters here bring snowshoeing, skiing, hiking, snowmobiling and more outdoor excitement. Bird watching can also be ...
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Winter weather is not easy to predict, veering from deep freezes to deep snow, or maybe rain and warmer temperatures. February fun, regardless the weather, is thankfully much easier to predict, as this is a great time to fit in some Michigan fun. Here are five ways to enjoy the heart of...
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The last few days here in Northern Michigan we have had below freezing temperatures. Almost everyone I know enjoyed the weekend inside and bundled up but I'm sure there were some brave souls that ventured outside to enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Petoskey's Downtown Winter Carnival ...
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