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It's almost Thanksgiving. Can you believe it? The weather has been A-mazing the last few months and it's hard to believe Christmas is only a month and a half away. I've already started some holiday shopping for friends and family and my kids are already making out their Christmas lists. I try to sh...
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The holiday season is almost upon us! Can you believe it? Almost all the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare but the weather has been absolutely gorgeous the last couple of days. Looking ahead at this weeks forecast, it will be unseasonably warm this week and I am OK with that. If you've ...
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Michigan winters are cold. They’re snowy too. It’s possible to not only survive, but thrive, when the temperatures drop and snow flies. Here’s some tips for enjoying winter in The Mitten State. Wear Proper Winter Clothing There’s no question, the most uncomfortable part about winter is being...
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Hunting season quietly started in Michigan in late August with Elk. It reaches full frenzy in November when regular firearm for deer opens on November 15th. But don't worry if stalking animals Elmer Fudd style isn't your thing. There are plenty of other targets to set your sights on in Michigan. 1...
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It's bow season across Michigan and I'm willing to bet if you don't hunt, you probably know someone that does! My husband is an avid hunter and also teaches youth hunters safety for the City of Petoskey. It amazes me how many kids sign up for the class every year. It makes me happy to see! Hopefully...
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Visit one of these eight Michigan pumpkin patches to experience a perfect fall day with your family. Take a hayride, snack on cider and doughnuts and, of course, pick out the perfect pumpkin for your jack-o-lantern. Gull Meadow Farms Gull Meadow Farms is the place to be for fall family fun in West M...
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It's officially Pumpkin Spice Latte time! Here in Northern Michigan the leaves are beginning to fall signaling the end of October here in Petoskey. The leaves are turning gorgeous shades of red, orange and yellow, even in our back yard! We spent Saturday up at Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs taking...
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Like any other state in The Union, Michigan has its share of weird local legends and mysteries. Here are 10 of the strangest that are sure to give you goosebumps this Halloween. 1. Little Mary's Grave in Jackson The death of a child is difficult for any parent, but imagine if you accidentally buried...
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It's almost mid-October and Halloween is closing in and fast here in Northern Michigan. I feel like summer just ended but I'm trying to enjoy as much as fall as possible! With Halloween being right around the corner, I love to dress up and I really enjoy shopping for and even making my kids costumes...
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One of the best ways to experience the beauty of fall in Northern Michigan is to get out into the woods and go for a walk. Emmet County has many trails that provide an opportunity to see autumn color up close and personal. Several trails also offer scenic views of sparkling, blue, Lake Michigan, the...
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