Petoskey

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 is officially Fall here in Northern Michigan and it is the perfect time of year to get out of the house and explore Our area. The summer crowds have subsided, kids are in school full time and it's a great time to get out of the house and shop our beautiful downtown. Whether you are just window sh...
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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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Summer is officially winding down this week and the kids have been spending as much time outside as possible before I call them inside to get ready for bed. Every evening they go out after dinner to ride their bikes or zipline behind our house. At camp this summer, my oldest kiddo learned how to pla...
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Have you ever heard of Mexican Jumping Beans? If you are an adult you may have even have had them as a child. I remember my uncle bringing me Mexican Jumping Beans from Guatemala when I was a child. I kept them at my grandmother's lake house and they sat in desk off the breakfast nook. You could hea...
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I cannot believe it's mid-August already. The kids day camp ended just a few days ago as most members have already gone home for the season. But, for us Northern Michiganders, it's still summer! We have several more weeks of warm weather, sunshine, campfires and beach days a head and I can't wait. E...
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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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