“The City that Beer Built” “The Bloody Mary Metropolis” “Home Base of Harley-Davidson” These are just some of the things that Milwaukee is known for. With your special someone, discover this beautiful city on the western coast of Lake Michigan and enjoy these fun things to do in Milwaukee for adults. Fun things to do…
It was a quick 3 day, 2-night trip to Ludington, MI packed with so much family fun. I asked my 7yo niece to join me on this quick adventure so we could get a kid’s point a view. Ludington is a premier family destination so taking her with me simply made sense. Fortunately, Ludington is…
Located in the northern reaches of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and on the shores of Lake Superior, one of Michigan’s great lakes, you’ll find Marquette, Michigan. Yes, it will feel like you’ve driven far enough to be in Canada, but I promise you’re still in the United States. Known for Northern Michigan University, mountain biking, surfing,…
Are you ready for the big 4th of July weekend? There are going to be parties, cookouts, day trips, fireworks and so much more fun. In the midst of all that you’ll want a recipe that is easy to make and that everyone will enjoy. I created the perfect solution with this Bacon Chicken Avocado…
They call it The Great Turtle, but Mackinac Island banned cars in favor of horses and holds an annual Dog and Pony Parade so it’s also pretty special for dogs—and their humans. These are all the ways to visit dog friendly Mackinac Island. Pet-Friendly Hotel on Mackinac Island Mission Point Resort offers 38 pet-friendly rooms…
We awoke bright and early to a perfect March day. Blue skies, warm temps and thoughts of wild horses dancing in our head. We were ready and in the car with plenty of time to drive to Corolla Outback Adventures for our excursion into the wilds of this most northern part of the Outer Banks. In…
There are a couple of things I adore when I’m exploring a new town or even playing local tourist in nearby towns in my state of Michigan. One, I look for independent bookstores to find local authors, cool gifts and just absorb the ambiance. Bookstores always have the best things and searching out these Traverse…
This recipe is brought to you by the wonderful people and farmers at the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. It is hot and humid in northern Michigan right now. The humidity, generally, doesn’t last long, but when it’s here we just melt. Forget dinner, we skip and go right to something that is cool and…
Blandford Nature Center is a 264-acre natural preserve located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The center is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, and offers a variety of educational programs and activities for people of all ages. The history dates back to the early 1900s, when Mary Jane Dockeray, a local school teacher,…
Last summer was a bust for travel, but I’m so happy that this might be the epic year for Summer Travel. I’m pretty sure we’re all going to make up for lost time and double down on trips. No? Just me? Either way, I have found some fabulous items that is going to make your…
Having friends and family over for a visit is a great time for summer entertaining. In northern Michigan our summers are so short that I pack as many get togethers as I can into the few weeks of summer. Ok, it’s more like 3 or 4 months of summer, but it goes by so quick…
Want to know one thing that makes epic road trips even better? Something that breaks up the monotony of endless miles? Searching out and stopping at the World’s Largest Things in the Midwest! This is, hand’s down, the one way that I’ve survived thousands of miles in the car. Knowing that there is some really…
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