Meet the 12 Giant Wooden Trolls Coming to Grand Rapids in 2027
A dozen trolls are coming to Grand Rapids, and for once, this has nothing to do with which side of the Mackinac Bridge you…
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Did a Michigan Train Really Inspire The Polar Express? It’s Complicated.
“I climbed on that train. I actually stood on it!” That was Chris Van Allsburg in 2004, shortly before The Polar Express reached theaters,…
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This Quarter Mile Stretch is One of Michigan’s Best Halloween Displays
The nightmare might’ve been on Elm Street, but in the small town of Romeo, Michigan, Freddy and his friends gather on Tillson Street. Every…
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2,000 Pumpkins Light Up This Tiny Michigan Town Every Year
Shepherd, Michigan, is best known for its spring maple syrup season. But every fall, the sweet and sticky gets traded in for something gooey…
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The Mission to Save Michigan’s “Narnia Trail”
There’s a place in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where cedar trees seem to grow straight out of boulders, green moss covers nearly every surface, and…
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The Northern Michigan Lakeside Escape You’ll Come Back to Year After Year
As the seasons start to shift, I feel the same urge in me. My internal clock knows it’s time to make a change, to…
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Discover Fall and Holiday Magic in Southwest Michigan
Fall isn’t just a season in Southwest Michigan. It’s a vibe. There’s an energy that arrives with the first flashes of color in September…
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5 Things I’d Never Do Again at Sleeping Bear Dunes
It’s no secret that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a stunning, magnificent place to visit in Northern Michigan. It is well-deserving of all…
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Michigan’s Newest International Day Trip: The Gordie Howe Bridge
The wait is finally over. After years of planning, construction, delays, and plenty of anticipation, the Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened to vehicle…
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Josh & Jase Are Coming Back to Michigan This Summer | You Planned Their Itinerary
Michiganders have never exactly been shy about bragging on their state. So when social superstars Josh and Jase announced a return to Michigan for…
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Does Michigan’s Torch Lake Really Live Up to the Hype?
Michigan’s Torch Lake is often compared to the Caribbean, but does it really live up to the hype? With its striking blue water, popular…
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Jackson Is One of Michigan’s Most Under-the-Radar Summer Destinations
When we’re planning summer adventures in Michigan, we’re always looking for destinations the whole family will genuinely enjoy, including Mom and Dad. With nearly…
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Saddle Up for the Best Horseback Rides in Michigan from the Beach to the Backwoods
Some of Michigan’s best scenery is best experienced from the saddle. Horseback rides in Michigan take riders through quiet forests, along winding rivers, over…
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25+ August Festivals & Events in Michigan Worth the Road Trip
August in Michigan is the time to get in all of your summer adventures before the season ends. Michigan’s August event calendar brings a…
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A More Laid-Back Way to Do Northern Michigan | Exploring the Beautiful Crystal Lake Region of Michigan
I’m a big fan of venturing off the beaten path. In the summer, living in or visiting Northern Michigan can be busy and crowded,…
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