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Back to school season is finally upon us and most Northern Michigan kiddos officially head back to school next week. I can't believe it's going to be fall already. I swear summer's go by quicker and quicker every year! I don't know about you but I'm ready for school to start. We've already shopped...
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With summer starting to wind down here in Northern Michigan we are starting to look a head to school starting in a few weeks. My kids aren't super excited but I'm not going to lie, I am looking for to it! I adore our summers and relish every second of them but with school starting the weather begins...
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If you are like me, your summer has been busy, but never too busy for a few more Northern Michigan adventures before Labor Day arrives.
I have a few favorites.
For a casual and quiet beach day, I head about fifteen miles west of St. Ignace along U.S. 2, where the pine and cedar forests open up...
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I love shopping at our local thrift stores. Thrifting as I like to refer to it. Ever since I was a kid, I've loved a good deal. I grew up on a farm and we didn't have a lot of money. My dad was big into buying everything used. He worked a lot in the Detroit area during the farming off-season and I r...
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If you spend enough time slowly biking or hiking, roads or trails, you are sure to look through and look past the many mile markers that point the way. Look too casually, though, and you might miss some useful information.
In fact, recently I slowed on a bike ride because I noted an unfamiliar ad...
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What screams summer more than a classic root beer float? August 6th is National Root Beer Float day and we are ready to celebrate! What we know as modern root beer originated around the late 1800's. By combining sugar and sassafras root beer was generally sold to local confectionary stores. Root bee...
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I generally have two requirements where my beer is concerned. There should be plenty of it nearby, and it should be cold, especially as we celebrate International Beer Day on August 3. In honor of such a special day, I'm sharing a few Michigan beers that you might want to try, a brewery or two to ...
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With summer being in full swing I love nothing more than heading to the farmers market several times a week. Monday's and Friday I tend to hit Coveyou Farm Market and Wednesdays is always a great day to head over to the Harbor Springs Farmers Market. I can find a delicious fruits and veggies straigh...
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If you venture out for an afternoon’s drive in Northern Michigan, the adventure is well worth the effort if you point your truck to one of the many local bars and restaurants that serve local flavor, as well as local color.
When driving along the Leelanau Peninsula, a sure thing is Dick’s Pou...
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Summer is in full swing and it's hard to believe it's almost August! This coming weekend is already Downtown Petoskey Sidewalk Sales Friday July 27th and Saturday July 28th.Grandpa Shorter's staff have been getting ready the last few weeks for the 2 day event and they have LOTS of awesome sale items...
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