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There's no question that Petoskey is a special place. Northern Michigan is a place most of us choose to live year round, a place to enjoy all 4 seasons to their fullest. Here's our Petoskey Word Search with words of a few places and things we love about where we live.
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Petoskey Word Search – A Fun Local Activity

There’s no question that Petoskey is a special place. Northern Michigan is a place most of us choose to live year-round, and a place to enjoy all 4 seasons to... Continue reading
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Bike rentals in Petoskey are plenty and there's a great reason why! Petoskey has many paved bike paths with great views, it's a must when visiting the area.
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Bike Rentals in Petoskey

There are plenty of bike rentals in Petoskey and there’s a great reason why! Petoskey has miles of paved bike paths with great views, it’s a must when visiting the... Continue reading
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Located on Little Traverse Bay in between Harbor Springs and Charlevoix. This beautiful town is a popular vacation destination during both summer and winter.
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The Best Small Towns in Northern Michigan

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... Continue reading
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Little Traverse Ferry Company from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts
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Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co. – Public Water Transportation

Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co. is a new public water transportation ferry. The ferry unites Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Bay Harbor, MI. There’s a new ferry in town, Amy Lynn,... Continue reading
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Picnic in the Park from The Grandpa Shorter's in Petoskey, MI
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A Picnic in the Park

A picnic in the park is a great way to spend your lunch break or an evening off of work. Petoskey’s Downtown is such a beautiful and unique place. There... Continue reading
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Beach Glass and How It's Made from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts in Petoskey, MI
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Beach Glass and How It’s Made

Have you ever been to a local beach and found soft pieces of colored glass? That’s beach glass, and it’s one of the neatest things. But what is beach glass,... Continue reading
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Geocaching in Petoskey, Michigan from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts
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Summer Social Distancing Activities

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.... Continue reading
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Hiking in Northern Michigan from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts in Petoskey, MI
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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
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Photo Scavenger Hunt from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts in Petoskey, MI
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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
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Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts in Petoskey, MI
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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
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Petoskey’s Winter Carnival

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
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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
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Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts is Petoskey’s original souvenir store, since 1946. Family owned and operated in the heart of downtown Petoskey, Michigan, specializing in Petoskey Stones, mixed stone jewelry, Minnetonka Moccasins, Michigan merchandise, Pendleton, and much more.

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Grandpa Shorter's Gifts

Monday-Saturday 9 am-6 pm | Sunday 11 am-5 pm

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