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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

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

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

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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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

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Events

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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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

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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

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Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co. – Public Water Transportation

A Picnic in the Park

Beach Glass and How It’s Made

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

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