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It doesn’t matter if your ancestors didn’t wear kilts and dance the jig. On St. Patrick’s Day, we’re all Irish at heart! There are lots of places around Michigan to celebrate The Wearin’ O’ the Green. Here are just a few for 2016 Michigan St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: Boyne Falls Boyne...
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This week, we wanted to feature our store that does not receive as much of attention, but certainly deserves the love! J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile is packed with things to make your home even more extraordinary. And, they just received some new and exciting products in for the Spring! Wood...
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Hello, everyone! Spring break is only a month away for us here in Petoskey and if you're needing a break but planning on a local staycation here in Northern Michigan, this post is for you! My family and I just got back from a Disney cruise vacation, along with several days at Disney World in...
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When the snow melts and the skis are put away, it’s time to pull the clubs out of the closet to hit the links. If golf is your game, Northern Michigan is the place to be this spring and summer. The region features award-winning, championship courses created by top designers. The landscape with its...
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On February 29th, 2016 Grandpa Shorter's Gifts posted a video on their Facebook wall, and it went viral. 163K views to be exact. Understanding just a hint of the infatuation with such a structure, led us to conclude that this video would certainly be liked and possibly shared, but not to such an in...
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As I sat down to write this post, I laughed a little thinking it might seem more of a summery blog post/recipe. Something you'd probably catch me posting on a warm Jun or July day prior to heading out of the boat for a few hours to enjoy the Crooked Lake Sandbar with friends. If you though...
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Spring break is just around the corner for many of you. If you have time off in March or April, you don't have to head south to enjoy your vacation. There's plenty to do right here in Michigan. 1 If skiing is your thing, you can hit the slopes for spring break. Ski season in Northern Michigan and t...
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A hobby I never thought I would step foot into as a 23-year-old- coloring. I had witnessed all the rage when the Adult Coloring Books had just come out, and I thought it was pretty neat, but certainly not something I'd ever take up myself. I can honestly say that the last time I took the time to si...
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North Central Michigan College is a Northern Michigan, Petoskey landmark. It's a well known go to community college for many local high school students looking to get a jump start on college courses while still attending high school. By staying local, students can not only save money but also g...
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Michigan astronomers, stargazers and nature lovers welcomed news this week that the state designated three new areas as Dark Sky Preserves. Rockport State Recreation Area, Negwegon State Park, and Thompson’s Harbor State Park join a handful of other places throughout Michigan where you can view th...
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