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Michigan Cherry Salad

If you’ve ever been to Northern Michigan, you’ve probably tried or at least have seen a Michigan Cherry Salad on a local restaurant menu. One of my favorite local restaurants,... Continue reading

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10 Things To Do On Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is one of the most beautiful places in Michigan to visit. You’ll want to know about the top 10 Things To Do on Mackinac Island, a car free,... Continue reading

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Michigan Love

Petoskey is a small town in northern Michigan that is well known due to it’s beautiful beaches and famous author Ernest Hemingway. Another popular part of Petoskey is the Pestoskey... Continue reading

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Cinnamon Apple Crisp

This Cinnamon Apple Crisp is perfect served with vanilla ice cream on a chilly fall day. I love chilly fall days where I can curl up on the couch with... Continue reading

Erica

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Can You Answer These 20 Michigan Trivia Questions?

Hello there fellow Michigander! How well do you know your state? Let’s test your knowledge with some Michigan trivia questions! Thanks for stopping by! We hope you find this quiz... Continue reading

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Recipes

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are full of flavor and are perfect for a fall breakfast with a cup of hot coffee. Living in Northern Michigan my favorite season is for... Continue reading

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Grandpa Shorter's Gifts in downtown Petoskey, Michigan loves their guests and employees and wants to introduce you to their friendly staff.

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Employee Spotlight

Meet Cathy! She is a proud mother, grandmother, and Registered Nurse. You can always find her showing off pictures of her family in the back room during lunch! In her... Continue reading

Sommer Poquette

Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts in downtown Petoskey is your go-to place for all things Petoskey Stone. Petoskey stone jewelry, Petoskey stone ornaments, Petoskey stone clocks, and other Petoskey Stone gifts for all occasions.

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Petoskey Stone Hunting Tips

If you visit Northern Michigan, you can’t leave without taking home a Petoskey Stone souvenir. The stones, fossilized coral which experts say were deposited by glaciers eons ago, are found... Continue reading

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Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey

If you love watching the sunset in beautiful Northern Michigan, you will love our Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey. A local’s guide to the best sunset spots.... Continue reading

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Employee Spotlight

Meet Sara! Sara is our beloved Bookkeeper. Her favorite part about working at GSG is that she feels extremely appreciated and valued. She loves the simple surprises at work, such... Continue reading

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Michigan Love

10 Reasons You’ll Love Petoskey

Of course, we love Petoskey, our beautiful Northern Michigan city, nestled on gorgeous Little Traverse Bay. Here are ten reasons we think you’ll enjoy Petoskey too! 10 Reasons to Visit... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

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Employee Spotlight

Meet Maddie! Here for her fifth summer at GSG, we have known Maddie since she was only 14. Maddie just finished her first year at Michigan State University studying Advertising... Continue reading

Sommer Poquette

Michigan Cherry Salad

10 Things To Do On Mackinac Island

What is a Petoskey Stone?

Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Can You Answer These 20 Michigan Trivia Questions?

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Employee Spotlight

Petoskey Stone Hunting Tips

Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey

Employee Spotlight

10 Reasons You’ll Love Petoskey

Employee Spotlight

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