Kayak Les Cheneaux

Kayak Les Cheneaux

Les Cheneaux Islands offer a kayaker's paradise, 36 islands sprinkled along 12 miles of Lake Huron shoreline. Full article...Paddle Mackinac Straits )

10 Reasons to Love Mackinac Straits

10 Reasons to Love Mackinac Straits

10 reasons to visit the Mackinac Straits regions including attractions, events and sightseeing. Full article...Attractions Mackinac Straits )

Shop Manistee

Shop Manistee

Shop the streets of Manistee. Full article...Benzie & West Shore Vacation Features Benzie & West Shore )

Sail Pentwater's Bay

Sail Pentwater's Bay

Board the Irish Wake and sail from Pentwater's Snug Harbor Marina along the shore of Lake Michigan. Full article...Benzie & West Shore Pentwater Outdoors Features )

Otter Creek Hike

Otter Creek Hike

Details of a gorgeous hike on the Otter Creek loop in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, including a spot to eat at the end of the afternoon. Full article...Hike Benzie & West Shore Vacation Features Destination Northern Michigan )

Ludington State Park

Ludington State Park

A visit to Ludington State Park includes a tour of Big Sable Point Lighthouse, hiking, biking and nature of every sort. Full article...Attractions Benzie & West Shore Outdoors Features )

Lazy Day In Frankfort

Lazy Day In Frankfort

A Frankfort day includes shopping, biking, beaches and a sunset at Point Betsie Lighthouse. Full article...Beaches Benzie & West Shore Vacation Features )

Explore Lake Bluff

Explore Lake Bluff

A visit to the Lake Bluff Audubon Center just north of Manistee, offers beach combing, hiking, wildlife viewing and picnic spots. Full article...Benzie & West Shore Vacation Features Outdoors Features Destination Northern Michigan )

A Day In Pentwater

A Day In Pentwater

A day in Pentwater includes biking the neighbordhoods, shopping for antiques and eating treats of all kinds. Full article...Benzie & West Shore Pentwater Destination Northern Michigan )

10 Reasons To Love Benzie & the  West Shore

10 Reasons To Love Benzie & the West Shore

10 reasons to visit Benzie County and the West Shore of Michigan including attractions, events and sightseeing opportunities. Full article...Attractions Benzie & West Shore )

Benzonia's Art Vibe

Benzonia's Art Vibe

An art tour through Benzonia including Gwen Frostic's Presscraft Papers, finishing with Mexcian meal. Full article...Benzie & West Shore Arts Features Features Destination Northern Michigan )

Cruise the Chain of Lakes

Cruise the Chain of Lakes

Boat through the Chain of Lakes, from Bellaire to Alden, including Torch Lake, Clam River, Grass River and Lake Bellaire. Full article...Attractions Charlevoix & Chain O' Lakes Outdoors Features )

Shop Suttons Bay

Shop Suttons Bay

A tour through the shops and restaurants of Suttons Bay. Full article...Leelanau Vacation Features Destination Northern Michigan )

Sample Leelanau's Wine Country

Sample Leelanau's Wine Country

A tour through the wineries of the Leelanau Peninsula. Full article...Wine Tours Leelanau Vacation Features Destination Northern Michigan )

Kayak The Crystal River  <br>

Kayak The Crystal River

Paddle, kayak, canoe or tube the gentle current of the Crystal River in Glen Arbor. Full article...Paddle Leelanau )

Daily Photo

A lucky 4-leaf, 4-petal trillium blooms each spring at White Birch Lodge in Elk Rapids

A lucky 4-leaf, 4-petal trillium blooms each spring at White Birch Lodge in Elk Rapids. Photo by Mike Conrad.

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Events

Sturgeon Viewing Guided Tour

May 16, 2008 01:00 PM until 03:00 PM

Walk the banks of the Upper Black River with a guide as the famed lake sturgeon head up river to spawn. This is a threatened species in Michigan and a rare species throughout the United States. A committed group of volunteers works round the clock during spawning season to protect the fish from poachers. Now, anyone who takes the tour will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of one of these rare fish.

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Recipes

Recipe

Violet Cupcakes

These forest flowers are pretty enough to eat—try them in these delicate cupcakes. A rule of thumb for cooking with violets: the deeper purple the flower, the sweeter its flavor. Make sure your violet patch is pesticide free. Full recipe...