June 2007

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...

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...

3 Ways to Soar on a Summer Breeze

3 Ways to Soar on a Summer Breeze

Three ways to soar through the skies of Northern Michigan including skydiving, parasailing or paragliding and hot air balloon rides. Full article...

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...

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...

Classic Photos from Mackinac Island

Classic Photos from Mackinac Island

Vintage photography from the turn of the century, Victorian era on Mackinac Island. Full article...

Cruise The Straits

Cruise The Straits

Hop on an Arnold Line ferry for a guided tour of the Mackinac Straits, complete with history, local lore and spectacular vistas and sunsets. Full article...

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...

Indian River Pontoon

Indian River Pontoon

A day floating the Inland Waterway in a pontoon boat from Indian River to the mouth of Lake Huron at Cheboygan. Full article...

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...

Lazy Day In Frankfort

Lazy Day In Frankfort

A Frankfort day includes shopping, biking, beaches and a sunset at Point Betsie Lighthouse. Full article...

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...

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...

Rufus Snoddy's Journey North

Rufus Snoddy's Journey North

Profile of artist Rufus Snoddy. Full article...

Safe Boating Book

Safe Boating Book

Boat Smart Chronicles teaches boating safety by telling the story of more than 200 boating mishaps. Full article...

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...

Shop Mackinaw City

Shop Mackinaw City

Stop to shop and spend the day in Mackinaw City the last stop before you cross the Mackinac Bridge. Full article...

Shop Manistee

Shop Manistee

Shop the streets of Manistee. Full article...

Six Island Escapes

Six Island Escapes

Six island escapes in Lake Michigan, each offering its own charms. Included are Drummond Island, Mackinac Island, Republic Island, Isle Royale, Boblo Island, North Manitou island. Full article...

The Beach at the Headlands

The Beach at the Headlands

A description of The Headlands, a 600-acre natural area outside of Mackinaw City that offers hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and a gorgeous stretch of beach. Full article...

The Strange Death of Danny Dodge

The Strange Death of Danny Dodge

Mystery surrounds the drowning death of Daniel (Danny) George Dodge, son of industrial king John Dodge of the Dodge Motor Company in the waters of Lake Huron, off the shore of Manitoulin Island. Full article...

The Tree Doctors Are In

The Tree Doctors Are In

Gary and Megan Kuhlman are tree doctors, devoted to diagnosing and treating, if possible, diseased trees including white pines, birch, oaks as well as ashes infected with emerald ash borer. Full article...

Waterside Picnic in Blue Heaven

Waterside Picnic in Blue Heaven

All the makings you need, and some tips, for throwing a simple, stylish and tasty picnic by the water. Full article...

Why Bugs and Mushrooms Glow

Why Bugs and Mushrooms Glow

Northern Michigan is full of bugs and mushrooms that glow on a summer night. Full article...

Your Day in Central Lake

Your Day in Central Lake

A day in Central Lake which includes U-pick orchards, fishing, dining and lodging. Full article...

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