Employee Feature

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Employee Spotlight

Brittni: Director of Human Capital Meet Brittni! A recent Political Science graduate from Michigan State University, Brittni is ready for any task thrown at her, which is an important quality... Continue reading

Sommer Poquette

Michigan Love

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Seven Unique Places to Spend the Night in Michigan

Tired of the same ole resting spots in Michigan? You have got to check out these seven unique places to spend the night in Michigan. Submarine, teepee, yurt, boat house.... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

Michigan Love

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What You Need in Your Summer Survival Kit in Michigan

Much is said and written about how to survive winter in Michigan. Online you can find lengthy lists of the winter gear you need, like long underwear, snow shovels and... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

Travel

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Take a Stress Free Trip to the Beach with Kids

We make the most out of our warm Michigan summers by hitting the beach as often as we can. Beautiful Gun Lake at Yankee Springs State Park is just a... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

Michigan Love

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11 Famous Michiganders You’ve Probably Heard Of

Michigan is a large state with a long history, and the list of famous native sons and daughters is a long one. It includes everyone from famous inventors to artists... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

Shopping

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Travel In Style This Summer with Our 10 Favorite Travel Accessories

Planning a trip this summer or maybe just headed up north for a long weekend? Make traveling a breeze with some fun new travel accessories from Grandpa Shorter’s! Whether you... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

Michigan Love

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16 Things You Must Do in Michigan this Summer

There’s no better place to experience summer than Michigan with all our miles of sandy beach, rivers, lakes and forests. There’s so much to do, you’ll never cram it all... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

For the Home

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15 Non-worksheet Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

School is officially out for summer here in northern Michigan. Myself, along with many parents worry that some of the academic progress our children made over the school year will... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

Michigan Love

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Lake Michigan Lighthouses Open to the Public

Lighthouses have such a romantic, mysterious pull, a light in the dark, bringing sailors safely home through the storm. Their unique architecture is graceful and beautiful. They are a symbol... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

Events

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Tiny Desk 2019

Because my son is a musician who plays largely original music, I’m a big fan of other up and coming bands that do the same.  With no musical talent of... Continue reading

Glen Young

Events

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Ride of Silence

Sunshine and warmer weather means biking season is upon us.  Northern Michigan is of course a great place to pedal, with bike trails, off-road routes, and plenty of blue highways... Continue reading

Glen Young

Events

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Petoskey Downtown Summer Events

Summer is on the horizon here in northern Michigan. Yes, we might have seen snow flurries last night but hopefully those will soon be a thing of the past! May... Continue reading

Jill Schultz