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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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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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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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It's October and Petoskey's infamous Restaurant Week will be here again. Restaurant Week happens twice a year in Petoskey, once in the spring and again in the fall. It's something locals and non-locals look forward too and it never fails to impress. Restaurant chefs get to showcase their culinary ...
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It's the end of September and we are looking a head into October here in Northern Michigan and fall is finally showing her colors. Mornings are cool, afternoons are warm and breezy and the leaves are slowly starting to change colors. Friday October 14th through Sunday October 16th celebrates the He...
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The calendar officially turns the page to fall next Thursday. In Northern Michigan, the days are already getting shorter, the air is cooler and trees are starting to show hints of autumn color. Here are five unique ways you can enjoy fall in Northern Michigan: 1. Boyne Highlands Horseback Trail rid...
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With the weather starting to change and the leaves will soon be falling. We still have quite a few people in town during the fall season; older retired couples that can enjoy the peace and quiet that fall in Petoskey has to offer and younger couples without children, honeymooners and weekenders look...
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