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When you think of ghosts towns, you probably don’t think of Michigan. But even though we may not have tumbleweeds rolling down the streets past old saloons, the Mitten State has plenty of mysterious ghost towns to explore. Here are just six of them. Upper Peninsula Ghost Towns Fayette You’ll fi...
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It's nearly October in Northern Michigan! It's been in the low 90's that last few days and I am loving it! We've been hitting the beach after school and on weekends and taking the pontoon boat out in the evenings. Even the trees are changing color and you can feel fall creeping in. Seeing the fall c...
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If you love apples, Michigan is the place to be in the fall when our orchards are chock full of the beautiful red, sweet fruits. Here's a few facts about Michigan apples to mull over while you plan your trip to one of our many U-Pick orchards and farm markets. 1. Of the many fruit crops grown in Mi...
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Fall here in Northern Michigan often means trips to the local farmer's market or apple orchards for fresh seasonal produce. One largely popular seasonal fruit here in Northern Michigan is apples! Growing up on a farm, we had an apple orchard and once fall hit, you could actually smell the apples r...
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Summer may be over, but it’s not the only season you can enjoy camping in Northern Michigan. Shorter days and cooler nights make it the perfect time of year for cozying up to the campfire with family and friends while roasting marshmallows and sipping mugs of warm apple cider. Fall in the Mitten ...
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Fall has officially arrived here in Northern Michigan. I was honestly hoping for what we northerners call an 'Indian Summer', but I don't think that's about to happen. The leaves on the trees are already changing color and the mornings are crisp and cool. Thankfully our weather has been beautiful th...
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It’s time to plan your Michigan fall color tour. According to meteorologists, fall colors are on track to peak early this year, thanks to cooler than normal nighttime temperatures in September. You don’t want to miss the Mitten State’s shortest, but most spectacular season. Here’s when and w...
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In Michigan, Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer. For most families, it's also the last hurrah before the kids go back to school for the year on the following Tuesday. There’s plenty going on all around the state this weekend to help you end summer on a high note. 1. The Mackinac Br...
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Almost less than a week and school will be back in session here in Petoskey. Some local schools have already started but my kiddos start the day after Labor Day like many other Michigan kiddos. Summer is winding down and fast! My kids aren't thrilled to be going back but I'll be honest, I'm looking ...
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The National Park Service celebrates its 101st birthday today. Established on August 25th, 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the NPS is to preserve America’s important natural and cultural sites, so that the public can enjoy and learn from them. Michigan has several locations ove...
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