summer activities
There’s a new ride in town – and it’s the only one of its kind anywhere in Michigan!
Photo provided by Wheels on Rails LLC
Wheels on Rails opens this May in Grawn, Mich., (about 1.5 hours south of Petoskey) and offers a 6-mile, roundtrip, 1-hour ride by railbike along a (non-active) rai...
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Bring the bikes, the swim trunks and the fam!
Now is the time to make those camping reservations for this summer in Petoskey! Area campgrounds fill early and for good reason – they are gorgeous, serene and of limited supply. Get a night or two in while you can. Here are 2 favorite places n...
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According to the National Meteor Society, several meteors are visible every night. Of course, there are many other things to see in the night sky, like the Milky Way, constellations, planets, and even the Northern Lights. There are some important factors to consider that ensure you have the best...
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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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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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Summer in Northern Michigan often means spending time with friends and family. It also means checking out one of the numerous local festivals and activities that are traditions here in Northern Michigan. The Northern Michigan Flywheelers Antique Tractor Engine & Craft Show is one of those tradit...
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One of my favorite things about summer in Northern Michigan are the local farmers markets. Yes, we do have several winter farmers markets but during the summer it's a whole new ballgame. The markets are packed with local vendors and farmers selling there fresh produce, all natural organic honey, b...
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Summers in Northern Michigan are one of my absolute favorite times of the year. To be honest, it's what make our 6 months (or more) of winter bearable. Don't get me wrong, winters up north are fun and there is a ton of stuff to do but for someone like me that is always cold, no matter how many layer...
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Summer is here in Petoskey and it's time to have some fun, Where's Waldo style! I can remember when the Where's Waldo books came out. It was fun to sit and try to spot Waldo before my friends did. Sometimes I found him first and other times I didn't, but the books were always fun to look at!
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When the snow melts and the skis are put away, it’s time to pull the clubs out of the closet to hit the links. If golf is your game, Northern Michigan is the place to be this spring and summer. The region features award-winning, championship courses created by top designers. The landscape with its...
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