Michigan

Dive into the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival: an extravaganza with 1,200 drinks+, expert tastings, culinary delights

Celebrate Brewery Faisan’s 4th anniversary in Detroit with fine brews and a community craft fair. A unique blend of local artistry!

Discover the magic of Crystal Falls’ Humongous Fungus Festival a heartwarming journey into hometown nostalgia and family fun

Discover Michigan’s Cedar Springs Brewing Company: a blend of Michigan charm, German heritage, and the warmth of Gemütlichkeit.

Join us on a unique adventure as we recount our week as volunteer lighthouse keepers at the historic Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Michigan.

Explore Lake Huron’s coast, from Thunder Bay in Alpena to the lighthouses of Presque Isle, and grab a pint at one of Alpena’s Breweries

Explore ‘Embracing Our Differences’ exhibit at CultureVerse – a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and diversity in Michigan

The National Morel Mushroom Festival & morel hunting seminar led by Tony Williams, National Morel Hunting champion & gifted storyteller

On our Indiana Jones adventure inside the Hidden King, we discover the powers of Super Duper Drinks, a fairy door, and the promise of beer

Jeremy Wheeler reveals his softer side with a showcase of watercolors inspired by movies, music, and muppets at the Ann Arbor Art Center.

Jay Friend, your beer and wine guide, will help you navigate the rare and unique offerings at Withington’s, a beer and wine store in Chelsea.

Stand Against Line 5 Rally on Oct 9, 2022 – Learn how what you can do to help Shut down Line 5 and prevent a tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac.

A misty morning could not slow down over a thousand mountain bikers who rode in the Ore To Shore race from Negaunee to Marquette. Ore To Shore 2022 - An Unexpected Adventure We had no idea there was a mountain bike race from Negaunee to Marquette called Ore To Shore until we drove up to Marquette...

Detach Primitive in Rockford provides an opportunity to unwind in a yurt, a tipi, a cozy A-Frame, or a Hobbit House within 50 acres of wooded bliss. Detach Primitive Our friend Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan invited us to an open house at Detach Primitive in Rockford. She knows we love...

A New Standard for Cannabis in Ann Arbor has been set. The difference is individualized customer care and a commitment to their community.

The 2021 Detroit Fall Beer Festival was classic, from the Detroit bands to the enthusiasts relieved to be at Eastern Market enjoying beers

Our 4-day sailing adventure aboard the Tall Ship Manitou included ghost stories, a Fairy Village, sleeping under the stars, & a few surprises

Michigan native Carole Lynn Hare shares in a recently published book “The Legend of Kitch-iti-kipi.” It is believed to be the original legend and is a must read for anyone who loves Michigan history. 

Our Northern Michigan Fall color tour itinerary is a menu of colorful options. How you arrange the order of the various hikes, landmarks, and UP delights is your choice.

Our Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program application is in the mail. Fingers crossed they select us! If you’ve got any voodoo magic skills and can cast a spell to help the panel select us, we wouldn’t stop you. 

Do I have suggestions for a 5-day trip to Michigan’s UP? Yes, I do! I love Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and pounced on every opportunity to promote it.