Travel

There's no doubt Michiganders have a lot of state pride. Ask almost any one of us, and we'll tell you how fond we are of this place. Topping most of our lists of reasons to love Michigan is the natural beauty that surrounds us everywhere. You're never more than a two-hour drive from the shores of at...
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Camping is increasing in popularity as families discover it is not only a great way to spend time together, but also an affordable way to travel. A lot of folks will set up camp for the first time this summer. If you haven’t camped with your family before, I encourage you to give it a try. One laz...
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Spring is finally on it’s way to Michigan. Warmer weather is in the forecast, and the snow will soon be gone. Spring is still a little too early to hit the beach, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors here until the water warms up. One way is by visiting Michigan’s many zoos and ani...
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It's mid winter here and I'll be honest the kids are getting a little stir crazy. We spent this past weekend up in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan as my oldest had a hockey tournament. It was super fun but really really cold. We spent some quality time as a family but now it's back to reality. My ...
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Whether you like long, leisurely strolls on the beach or prefer something more daring and adventurous, Michigan is the perfect destination for sweethearts to relax and connect. This Valentine’s Day, consider skipping the candy and flowers and surprise your special someone with a visit to one of th...
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Yesterday's blog post was about the Pied Piper Skatery in Walloon Lake, the perfect place for those of us that prefer to stay inside during these cold winter months here in Northern Michigan. Love being outside with nature? Today's post is for you! Northern Michigan in a winter playground for ...
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If you really want to slow down, get back to basics and spend quality time together there’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned family road trip. Michigan is a great place to take a road trip. Drive in almost any direction, and you’re sure to find a sandy beach, scenic hiking trail or charming to...
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Winter is finally here to stay in Northern Michigan and we've been getting hit with snow left and right. That being said, it's a little bit harder for me to get out of the house with the kiddos. I won't lie, I'm not a huge fan of winter. I put up with it, being that my husband was born and raised a...
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There’s no question that Michigan is a unique and wonderful place to live. It may have its challenges, like long winters, but learning to cope with and embrace them just endears this place to us even more. Even though we have everything we could ever want right here, we do like to get out and broa...
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I started to make a list of must-see places in The Mitten State. When I got to number 100 and wasn’t finished, I decided I better narrow it down because it was a bit overwhelming. It wasn’t easy to pick just ten, but if I have to choose these are the things that will give you a good overview of ...
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