Michigan Love

Do you watch Antique Roadshow religiously? Do you enjoy the thrill of the chase, always hoping to stumble on that priceless treasure of your own? Perhaps you simply like to fill your home with beautiful pieces from the past. Whatever your reason, if you love antiques, there’s no better way to sp...
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Summer in Northern Michigan, boating, swimming in the Great Lakes, lazy days spent at the beach and delicious ice cream. I love our summers here in Northern Michigan and I also love ice cream. I might even love ice more and so do my children. I love making our own but there is just something about...
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There is still a lot of summer left, and there are a lot of ways to enjoy it in Petoskey. Here’s our list of top 10 things to do when you visit Petoskey. 1. Petoskey State Park - You’ll find this gorgeous, scenic state park just outside of Petoskey. It sits on beautiful Little Traverse Bay, and...
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Summer in Northern Michigan often means spending time with friends and family. It also means checking out one of the numerous local festivals and activities that are traditions here in Northern Michigan. The Northern Michigan Flywheelers Antique Tractor Engine & Craft Show is one of those tradit...
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Nothing says summer like smokey barbecue dripping with your favorite sauce, and southerners aren’t the only ones who do BBQ right. Up north in Michigan, we make your mouth water too with our fingerlickin’ good ribs, chicken and brisket. Visit one of our many barbeque festivals this summer and ta...
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We’re famous here in Michigan for our Great Lakes. They’re huge, gorgeous and provide a wealth of recreational activities. But I’m going to share some insider information with you. If you really want a fantastic beach vacation, you should consider making one of our 11,000 inland lakes your hom...
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Sometimes you need a break from the mundane, day-to-day. Whether you want to relax or need to blow off a little steam, these six places in Michigan are sure to get you out of the routine of daily life. 1. Whirlpool Compass Fountain, St. Joseph - Are you trying to get in touch with your inner child...
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I was fond of Michigan for years. The vastness of Lake Michigan awed me. I was amazed by the yearly display of autumn color. The sparkling, white winters were dazzling. But I didn’t fall completely head-over-heels for The Mitten State until I started spending the night in her Great Outdoors. Ca...
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Vacation season is just around the corner, and more and more folks from near and far are putting Michigan on their summer itinerary. Word is getting out about Michigan's clear, blue waters, sandy beaches and lush forests. If it’s culture you’re looking for, we have galleries, museums and enter...
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Mid-February the mercury in Michigan shot up into the mid 50s. We had a mild winter, and we thought it was over. An early spring was a sure thing. Then March came in like a polar bear, on the heels of a winter storm. And it snowed and snowed some more. The spring equinox came and went, but snow wa...
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