Michigan

Okay, so the jury might still be out on the question of waffles versus pancakes (waffles), but regardless of where you fall on this question, there is no disputing that pure Michigan maple syrup makes all your breakfast treats taste better. With the warming days of spring at hand, the sap is...
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Hello, there fellow Michiganders! How well do you know your state? Let's test your knowledge with some Michigan trivia questions! The answers are below but don't cheat! We hope you find this quiz fun, and we'd love to hear how you do. Leave us a comment below! Michigan Trivia Questions 1. What i...
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From the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula, here are the best small towns in Michigan. Michigan is one of those states where you can travel north, east, south, or west and find a small town you'll absolutely adore. The cities are each unique in their own way. From natural beauties to unique...
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Unfortunately, our summer is looking a little different this year, 4th of July activities have been canceled, summer kids camps, and even the summer open house downtown Petoskey was canceled. But the great thing about where we live is that we can still enjoy summer and these summer social distancin...
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We had so much fun on our neighborhood scavenger hunt, so we thought we would add a photo scavenger hunt. Similar to our neighborhood scavenger hunt, this version is all about photos. Let your kids use your camera or smartphone to take pictures of the items on the checklist. Do this w...
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Living in Michigan year-round isn't for the faint of heart, but a lot of us do, and we wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Adapting and being flexible is key to making the most out of life in The Mitten State. 1. Half an inch of snow may shut down schools a few states to the south and west, but...
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Winter is such a wonderful time in Northern Michigan. There are many activities, such as skiing, ice fishing, sledding, ice skating, and hockey too! Our nature preserves offer hiking and snowshoeing. There’s something for everyone in the family! Candlelight Hikes: Make sure you stay hydrat...
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Mackinac Island is one of the most beautiful places in Michigan to visit. You'll want to know about the top 10 Things To Do on Mackinac Island, a car free, historical and scenic island. Mackinac Island has got to be one of my favorite places to visit in Michigan. The island itself is only ab...
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These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are full of flavor and are perfect for a fall breakfast with a cup of hot coffee. Living in Northern Michigan my favorite season is for sure summer, but I absolutely love fall here too. I love the beautiful colors on the trees, when the weather starts to cool dow...
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If you love watching the sunset in beautiful Northern Michigan, you will love our Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey. A local's guide to the best sunset spots. This last weekend my family and I spent several nights down by the waterfront watching baseball and many Northern Michigan sunse...
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