MI Awesome List: Your 2026 Guide to Exploring Michigan
Looking for your next Michigan adventure? Our MI Awesome List highlights inspiring destinations across Michigan, with support from our amazing partners who love this state as much as we do.
Leah Tennant
As a lifelong Michigander and nature lover, Leah is always up for a new adventure throughout these beautiful peninsulas. Some of her hobbies include exploring new hiking trails, learning to identify wildflowers, and avoiding crowds at Great Lakes beaches.
This Sweet Small-Town Festival Makes the Perfect Family Weekend
Save this itinerary for a fun spring getaway with the family in Michigan! Known as “The Sweetest Little Town Anywhere Around,” Shepherd, Michigan, comes alive on the last weekend in
From Tornadoes to 4+ Feet of Snow, March Weather Has Been Wild in Michigan
If you’ve lived in Michigan for any length of time, you know the weather in March is often unpredictable. Still, this year has brought even more extreme weather than usual.
7 Michigan Road Trips to Bookmark for 2026
Michigan road trips don’t have to be complicated to be memorable. Sometimes it’s a shoreline drive, sometimes it’s a quiet inland detour, and sometimes it’s finally committing to that big
12 Best Drive-Thru & Drive-Up Holiday Light Displays in Michigan
Michigan knows how to illuminate the season, and these drive-thru and drive-up displays across the state offer plenty of options to enjoy glowing views. If taking in holiday lights while
30+ Michigan Fall Events & Festivals in October
October in Michigan is a month packed with color, flavor, and community spirit. From apple harvests and pumpkin festivals to beer tastings, antique markets, and Halloween celebrations, towns and cities
40+ Michigan Fall Festivals & Events in September
As summer fades and crisp air sweeps across the Mitten State, Michigan’s calendar bursts with events that celebrate harvest, heritage, and the joy of gathering together. From bridge walks and
Your Michigan Fall Bucket List Starts Here
Crisp air, colorful leaves, and cozy adventures – fall in Michigan is simply magical. From apple orchards and pumpkin trains to scenic views and fall festival, make the most of
This Northern Michigan Town Has It All: Lakes, Forests, and Downtown Charm
If you love lakes, forests, and a charming downtown, chances are you’ll fall for this Northern Michigan destination just as much as I have. The more time I spend in
You Know You’re From Michigan When…
You know you’re from Michigan when someone asks where you’re from – and you instinctively hold up your hand to point it out. Michiganders have a way of turning everyday
The Ultimate Spring Getaway For Two in the Petoskey Area
Spring is really such an underrated time of year to sneak away to your favorite Northern Michigan spots before the peak summer season. Last April, my husband and I took
The KISS Legend + 10 More Experiences You’ll Only Find in Cadillac, Michigan
If one-of-a-kind experiences with a bit of a wild side are right up your alley, make Cadillac, Michigan, one of your travel destinations in 2025. Surrounded by beautiful national forests
Top 10 Fall Things to Do in Saugatuck Douglas
Set your GPS to the point where the Kalamazoo River meets Lake Michigan, and you’ll find the perfect destination for an unforgettable fall getaway – the Art Coast of Michigan.
3 Days of Epic Family Adventures in Cadillac, Michigan
After 3 days of visiting the Cadillac Area, our boys enthusiastically declared it was our most action-packed family vacation ever. And I have to agree … Our trip was filled
Experience the Magic of the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo This Spring
Grand Rapids is making itself known as a top Michigan destination for hosting unique festivals throughout the year. For the spring season, the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball