12 Michigan Lighthouses with Easy Access in Winter (+1 You Can Even Tour!)

Michigan has nearly 120 lighthouses, which sounds like a fun problem until winter shows up and reminds you that not all of them are a casual stop in February. Snow,

The Best Lantern Lit Hikes in Michigan This Winter

Just because it gets dark before dinner doesn’t mean the outdoors shuts down. Michigan has embraced lantern-lit hikes in winter, and you’ll find them from the southern part of the

Michigan Ice Festivals That Prove We Do Winter Better

Michigan ice festivals turn winter into a spectator sport. The state leans all the way in, carving downtowns, parks, and riverwalks into open-air galleries made entirely of ice. Some Michigan

Michigan’s BIG List of 30+ December Events & Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss

December in Michigan brings a variety of holiday festivals, winter solstice celebrations, and some creative outdoor activities you won’t find during the peak summer season. From Metro Detroit to the

4 Michigan Amtrak Adventures on the Pere Marquette Line

The Pere Marquette Amtrak route runs 176 miles between Chicago and Grand Rapids, but the real charm lies in the Michigan towns along the way. The full-day route scoops around

10 Michigan Amtrak Day Trips via the Blue Water Line

Get ready for a ride across Michigan on the Blue Water Amtrak route, which starts in Chicago and spans the eastern edge of Lake Michigan to the waters of Lake

5 Tips, Tricks, & Secrets of Mackinac Island

We hope to prevent any “I wish I had known that” for anyone visiting Mackinac Island. If you’re headed to Mackinac Island this year, check out our top 5 insider

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