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Everything You Need to Know to Visit a Michigan Powwow This Summer

Powwow season is one of the best opportunities to experience Native American culture, traditions, music, dance, and community gatherings across Michigan. Tribes and Native organizations host events throughout the summer

Anderson & Girls Orchards

Anderson & Girls Orchard: The Ultimate Michigan Orchard Experience

Over the years, we’ve shared the best ice cream stands, animal attractions, orchards, and baked goods across the state. Now, let’s explore a location where you can get all that

Allen Antique Barn

The Little Michigan Village Overflowing With Antique Stores

You’d expect Michigan to have an antique capital. You just might not expect it to be tucked into a village of fewer than 200 people that’s easy to miss if

Michigan Animal Encounters

The Best Michigan Animal Encounters Worth Planning a Trip Around

Michigan isn’t just about spotting wildlife from a distance. It’s one of those places where you can plan an entire trip around memorable Michigan animal encounters. We recently asked, “What

The British Are Coming (Back): Josh and Jase Return to Michigan for Summer

The magic of the Great Lakes has attracted two of the most famous influencers from across the pond. Josh and Jase, along with millions of social media followers, explored Michigan

You’ve Probably Driven Past These Hidden Gems in Southeast Michigan

Tucked into Southeast Michigan, Lenawee and Monroe Counties offer a four-season mix of scenic beauty, historic character, and unexpected experiences that make them well worth exploring. Between the two counties,

Ultimate Guide to Michigan Flower Festivals: Dates, Blooms & Insider Tips for 2026

Michigan’s flower festivals are some of the most colorful, photo‑worthy events in the Midwest, and 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for blooms across the state. If

AM Winter Lighthouses

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,

Mitchell State Park Lantern Hike

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

December Events

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

Pere Marquette

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

Blue Water Train

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

Mackinac Island

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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  • Home
  • Start
    • Start Here
    • Email Newsletter
    • Meet the Team
  • Seasons
    • Spring in Michigan
    • Summer in Michigan
    • Fall in Michigan
      • Places to Visit Colors
      • Fall Peak Color Predictions
      • Fall Bucket List
      • Fall Train Tours
      • Fall Festivals
      • Towns With Stunning Foliage
      • Why Fall is the Most Magical
    • Winter in Michigan
      • Best Winter Things to Do
      • Winter Festivals
      • Polar Express Train Rides
      • Frozen Waterfalls
      • Loving Michigan Winters
  • Things to Do
    • All Guides
    • Michigan Lighthouses
    • Northern Lights
    • Gift Ideas
  • Places
    • Western Upper Peninsula
    • Eastern Upper Peninsula
    • Northern Michigan
    • West Michigan
    • Mid-Michigan
    • East Michigan
    • Southwest Michigan
    • Southcentral Michigan
    • Southeast Michigan
  • Premium
    • Premium
    • Login
    • Members
    • Member Help
  • Travel Guides
    • Mackinac Island Travel Guide
    • Pictured Rocks Area Guide
    • Sleeping Bear Dunes Guide
    • Tahquamenon Falls Area Guide
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