family friendly things to do near Petoskey Michigan The area around Petoskey Michigan is beautiful. Petoskey and the surrounding area has many family friendly things do that are inexpensive and unique. I’ve put together some of our families favorites and bucket list items. Visit Petoskey State Park – relax and enjoy the beach. Rent a […]
10+ things to know before traveling Michigan’s Tunnel of Trees
Have you ever heard of the Tunnel of Trees? It is a 20 mile drive along Michigan’s west coast along Lake Michigan. Located just north of Harbor Springs, it draws people through this windy road offering spectacular photo opportunities and views. I have drove in the mountains in several states, including horrible roads in Hawaii. […]
Greater Lansing be a tourist in your own town – Lansing Michigan
Greater Lansing tourist in your own town Looking for an inexpensive vacation for your family? Don’t have time to go away? It’s time for the annual Be a Tourist in your Own Town event in Greater Lansing. Read below on how you can be a tourist in your own town. For just $1 per passport […]
travel the Mid-Michigan donut trail
find delicious donuts along mid-Michigan’s donut trail In looking for something to do with my kids during Spring Break, I made a list of the donut shops in our area. It turned into a Mid-Michigan donut trail for us that we really enjoyed. There are other great donut shops, like the Lansing area Quality Dairy, […]
unique, strange and odd festivals in Michigan
I was looking for something fun things to do with family in the Summer. I wanted to go some place different. What resulted was this list of odd and unique festivals in Michigan. This list shares festivals year round. This allows you to find something fun to do in Michigan every month. You just need […]
What it’s like to experience the season closing of the Grand Hotel
closing down The Grand Hotel Mackinac Island Michigan A few years ago I heard about the closing of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and wanted to go. So when they were taking reservations we marked it on the calendar and made arrangements to go. It was interesting to learn the history of the Grand […]
inside The Nordic Pineapple Bed & Breakfast – Saint Johns Michigan
Have you ever stayed in a bed and breakfast? I recently visited the Nordic Pineapple in Saint Johns Michigan. I have drove past this mansion and wondered what it looked like inside. So when they announced they were having a grand opening tour for the bed and breakfast, I wanted to take a visit and […]
something for everyone at the Detroit Auto Show
what you want, baby they have it at the Detroit Auto Show Whether it’s your first visit or your 20th visit, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has what you are looking for. Going on from January 19 thru January 27 in 2019, you’ll have time to find vehicles that you will fall in […]
run by monks – check out the Jampot in Eagle Harbor Michigan
On our trip through the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we were told by one of the workers at the Michigan visitor center, to stop and check out The Jampot in Eagle Harbor Michigan. With all the twists and turns we’d taken in the Keweenaw Peninsula, I was sure we had missed it or taken the wrong […]
Did you know Michigan School for the Blind historical marker has braille words?
I read somewhere (and I can’t find it now) that mentioned the sign for the Michigan School for the Blind being the only sign with braille words on it. I’m not sure if this is fact or not. I have become interested in historical markers after taking a tour of Sewah Studios in Marietta Ohio. […]
stunning wall murals you need to see in Michigan
Whenever we go, I’m always looking for the murals in the area. They are beautiful. They sometimes tell a story of the town. Most of these stunning wall murals can be found on the side of buildings. Some are just art, but are faded because they were used to advertise local businesses and show the […]
