Call 1-866-SHORTERS to place an order. $6 standard shipping.

Log in / Sign in

Lost password ?

0 ($0.00) 0

No products in the cart.

Return To Shop
Shopping cart (0)
Subtotal: $0.00

Checkout

  • Home
  • Shop
  • Our History
  • Tour Our Stores
  • Blog
  • Newsletter
  • Hiring
  • Contact
Cart ($0.00) 0
Log in / Sign in
Menu Categories
  • Home
  • Shop
  • Our History
  • Tour Our Stores
  • Blog
  • Newsletter
  • Hiring
  • Contact
  • Christmas
    • Christmas Gifts
    • Stocking Stuffers
    • Christmas Ornaments
  • Foodie Boxes
  • Gifts
    • Big Foot Themed Gifts
    • Gifts for Him
    • Graduation
    • Michigan Themed Gifts
    • Gifts for Her
    • Baby Shower
    • Easter
    • Your Vote Matters
    • Halloween
  • Petoskey Stones
    • Books
    • Cutting Boards
    • Money Clips
    • Petoskey Stone Ornaments
    • Petoskey Stone Key Chains
    • Collegiate Petoskey Stones
    • Petoskey Stone Cabinet Knobs
    • Polished Petoskey Stones
    • Petoskey Stone Slabs and Chips
    • Petoskey Worry Stones
    • Petoskey Stone Souvenirs
    • Petoskey Stone Clocks & Bookends
    • Petoskey Stone Magnets
    • Petoskey Stone Favors
    • Petoskey Stone Cutlery & Wine Stoppers
  • Home
    • Candles
    • Cleaning Sprays, Wipes, and Soaps
    • Decor
      • Wooden Signs
      • Personalized Wooden Signs
        • Beach & Water Sports
        • Cabin & Lodge
        • Food & Drink
        • Hunting & Fishing
        • Sports, USA & Misc. Signs
        • Winter Sports
    • Bath and Body
    • Magnets
    • Ornaments
    • Trivets
    • Mugs
    • Michigan Car Decals
    • Coasters
  • Fashion & Style
    • Glasses
    • COVID-19 Humorous Hats
    • Socks and Hats
    • Clothing
    • Purses and Bags
      • Everyday Bags
      • Jenna Kator Collection
    • Jewelry
    • Deer Skin Gloves
  • Fabric Face Masks
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Keychains
  • Stickers
  • Puzzles
    • Circle Shaped Puzzles
    • Michigan Themed Puzzles
    • More Fun Puzzles
    • Nature & Animal Puzzles
    • Puzzles for Kids
  • Minnetonka Moccasins
    • Infant and Children's
    • Men's
    • Women's
  • Birdhouses
  • Toys and Books
    • Activities & Games
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Books & Journals
    • Educational
    • Sensory Toys
    • Stuffed Animals/Other
  • Tie Tacks
  • Pocket Knives
  • Stationary & Cards
  • Petoskey Stone Jewelry
    • Petoskey Stone Necklaces
    • Petoskey Stone Rings
    • Petoskey Stone Pendants
  • Bundled & Themed Gift Sets
  • Lake Products
    • Burt Lake
    • Lake Michigan
    • Mullett Lake
    • Pickerel Lake
    • Petoskey & Lakes Items
    • Crooked Lake
    • Douglas Lake
    • Lake Charlevoix
    • Walloon Lake
    • Great Lakes
    • Torch Lake
  • Sweet Treats
  • Mixed Stone Jewelry
    • Beach Glass
    • Gem Stone Rings
    • Leland Blue Beads
      • Larger Leland Blue Beads
      • Small Leland Blue Beads
    • Pudding Stone
    • Fordite Pendants
  • Gift Certificates
  • Sale
  • Brownwood Farms
0 ($0.00) 0
0 Shopping Cart

No products in the cart.

Return To Shop
Shopping cart (0)
Subtotal: $0.00

Checkout

Ten Things that Prove Michiganders can Adapt to Anything

February 24, 2020 / 0
Michiganders can Adapt 
to Anything - Ice Fishing is a Popular Northern Michigan Pastime

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 here in Michigan, six inches of snow is just a regular winter Tuesday. We don’t worry until it starts adding up in feet. Even then it just means good skiing for the weekend!

2. Below freezing? So what? If you put enough layers on, you can stay outside all day. Long underwear, pants, sweatshirt, ski pants, socks, boots, coat, hat, scarf, mittens.

3. The weather is a wild roller coaster ride. Two days ago it was sunny and 65 and we were strolling in the park and eating lunch al fresco. Today it’s below freezing, snow is on the way, and we’re ready for a cozy weekend in front of the fire with hot chocolate.

4. We love the way the landscape changes with the seasons, and we use it to our advantage. In the summer, sparkling blue waters and white sandy beaches fill our days. In the fall, we hike the forests and soak up the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows that adorn the landscape. In the winter, pure white snow and ice make the entire state a playground for winter sports.

5. Whether the water is blue and warm or frozen, we’re enjoying the natural wonders of the Great Lakes and local lakes, streams, and rivers. Throughout the winter, we go ice fishing, and yes, surfing. Winter surfing is a popular sport. When the north winds kick up big waves on Lake Superior surfers are out hanging 10.

6. Hiking is a favorite pastime here, and we don’t let snow-covered trails stop us in the winter. We strap on snowshoes or crampons and keep going.

7. We go biking in the snow. Fat Tire bikes make it possible. They have wide rims and extra-large tires that give you traction to power through snow.

8. If the snow piles up too much, we park our cars and hop on our snowmobiles. Winter keeps trying, but it can’t stop us.

9. A lot of Michiganders are just as comfortable in the city as they are in the woods. You’ll find us working in town all week and playing in the wilderness all weekend.

10. When we got tired of driving through Illinois and Wisconsin to get to the Upper Peninsula, we built one of the world’s largest suspension bridges, the Mackinac Bridge, to shorten our commute. Problem solved!

Michiganders are resilant and adaptable.


Michiganders can Adapt 
to Anything
Tags: Michigan, Northern Michigan
Share Post

About author

Avatar

About Author

Colleen Stout

Collen is a Michigan based blogger. She loves everything about the mitten state. She's been blogging since 2009 and shares her love and passion for Michigan with the Grandpa Shorter's audience.

Other posts by Colleen Stout

Related posts

Petoskey Michigan Scavenger Hunt
Michigan Love
Read more

Petoskey, Michigan Scavenger Hunt

Sometimes a walk around town is all we need to have a little fun with our families. This Petoskey, Michigan scavenger hunt is just the... Continue reading
The best ski resorts in Michigan are all within a day trip of Petoskey and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Holiday Love
Read more

The Best Ski Resorts in Michigan

The best ski resorts in Michigan are just a few miles from downtown Petoskey, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Northern Michigan has... Continue reading
Boyne City in the Fall from Grandpa Shorter's in Petoskey
General
Read more

Boyne City in the Fall

Boyne City, in the fall or summer, is one of our favorite local cities to visit. It’s a great place to visit for some great... Continue reading
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.
General
Read more

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... Continue reading
Located on Little Traverse Bay in between Harbor Springs and Charlevoix. This beautiful town is a popular vacation destination during both summer and winter.
Michigan Love
Read more

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... Continue reading

Leave a reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked

Categories

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.

Call us to order: 1-866-SHORTER

Store hours may vary and change, please call ahead

Grandpa Shorter's Gifts

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

J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile

Monday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm | Sunday 11 am-5 pm

The Katydid

Saturday 10 am-6 pm or by appointment

Our Stores

  • Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts
  • J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile
  • Trapper’s Cabin
  • The Katydid
  • Hiring
  • Virtual Tours

Helpful Links

  • Customer Registration
  • GS Gift Certificates
  • Gift Certificate FAQ
  • Privacy Notice
  • Shipping & Returns
  • Terms of Service
  • Product Categories and Brands
  • Account Login

Category Favorites

  • Petoskey Stones
  • Leland Blue
  • Lake Products

© All Rights Reserved. Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts | Web Design by Eco-Office Gals • Social Media Consultant Sommer Poquette | Keep it Real Social LLC