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Hiking in Northern Michigan

Hiking in Northern Michigan is a great way to get outdoors, burn some calories, and see the beauty of nature. One of my favorite activities has always been hiking or... Continue reading

Erica

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Photo Scavenger Hunt

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... Continue reading

Erica

General

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

If you need some fresh air and enjoy going for walks with your family, our neighborhood scavenger hunt is the perfect activity. Getting outside is a must right now, whether... Continue reading

Erica

Events

Petoskey’s Winter Carnival is held every February at the Petoskey Winter Sports Park. A funfilled day with activities such as ice skating, bumpjumping, and a cardboard sledding competition. The Winter... Continue reading

Erica

Best Time to Find Petoskey Stones in Petoskey, Michigan.

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When is the Best Time to Find Petoskey Stones?

If you plan on visiting Northern Michigan, you’ll want to know when is the best time to find Petoskey stones. The Great Lakes Shoreline is a paradise for rock collectors.... Continue reading

Erica

Winter is such a wonderful time in Northern Michigan. There are many activities, such as skiing, ice fishing, sledding, ice skating, and hockey too! Find out more at GrandpaShorters.com

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Winter Fun in Northern Michigan

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... Continue reading

Erica

Old-time clock in the quaint Gaslight business district of Petoskey, Michigan

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5 Free Things To Do in The Petoskey Area

I love free stuff. Who doesn’t? Being a busy mom of 3 children I am always looking for fun and FREE activities here in Petoskey. Today on the blog I... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

Winter Camping in Michigan from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts in Petoskey, MI

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Winter Camping in Northern Michigan

Even some of the hardiest of campers store their gear away once the weather turns cold. That’s a pity because some of the best camping is winter camping, and some... Continue reading

Glen Young

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Growing Up in a Haunted House

I grew up in a haunted house, at least that’s what my friends thought. My mother kept mannequins in our upstairs room with a bank of windows that face the... Continue reading

Glen Young

Events

Summer In Downtown Petoskey

With it already being mid-May, summer is finally on the horizon here in Northern Michigan. Finally!! There is less than a month of school left and its finally starting to... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

Michigan Love

Little Traverse Conservancy Nature Preserves

Spring is certain arrive, and when it does a great way to get away from the daily grind is to venture to one of the many Little Traverse Conservancy Nature... Continue reading

Glen Young

Michigan Love

Top of The Mitt Spartan Writing Camps

Although it doesn’t feel like it, Summer is fast approaching and will be here before we know it. School is out in June and many parents I know struggle with... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

Hiking in Northern Michigan

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

Petoskey’s Winter Carnival

When is the Best Time to Find Petoskey Stones?

Winter Fun in Northern Michigan

5 Free Things To Do in The Petoskey Area

Winter Camping in Northern Michigan

Growing Up in a Haunted House

Summer In Downtown Petoskey

Little Traverse Conservancy Nature Preserves

Top of The Mitt Spartan Writing Camps

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