Recent Blog Posts

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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With National Hammock Day celebrated on July 22, this is the perfect time to think about picking the right hammock.  Having a hammock close by, as well as somewhere to string it from is a great way to enjoy a summer afternoon or watch an Up North sunset. Hammocks of course come in many sizes and ...
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Ok, we've all been there. You know what I'm talking about. I think at all of us have been 'in the dog house' with our significant other at some point in time. I know I have! Whether it's forgetting an important date or just not being there when needed I think we all have it happen at some point...
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There is nothing I love more than fresh produce during the summer months. Growing up on a u-pick farm, you would think I have a green thumb, but sadly it's just the opposite. Or maybe it's because I don't have a lot of time. Either way, I love fresh fruits and veggies during the summer months. We pa...
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With it already being July 1st summer has definitely arrived in Northern Michigan. Just driving around Petoskey you can tell there is more traffic and most of our summer residents have finally arrived. July 4th is only a few days away and everyone is already stocking up on fireworks. We bought the k...
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The aurora borealis, or northern lights, visible at night in Northern Michigan from late summer through late winter, is one of the many highlights of stargazing in our region. The beautiful display is created when space particles hit Earth’s atmosphere and is certainly a treat to see. T...
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Summer vacation is finally here and the kids are staying up later. Whether you are out camping this summer or sitting around a campfire, staying up late becomes second nature. If your kiddos are anything like mine they may go to bed later but they're still waking up at 6am. Mornings aside though, su...
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Father’s Day might have gotten the bulk of the celebratory attention last weekend, but Saturday the 16th was also a holiday, National Fudge Day. Like fresh whitefish or morel mushrooms, fudge is synonymous with northern Michigan, even adding to the local lexicon, the term “fudgy” as recogni...
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If you are from the Petoskey area or have driven through at some point in time, you are probably aware of Petoskey's well-known donut shop: Johan's Bakery. Located at 565 West Mitchell coming into downtown Petoskey, Johan's carries a wide variety of homemade donuts, as well as cakes, cookies and oth...
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