What You’ll Find in Hell Michigan Located on D32 (also known as Patterson Lake R0ad), you’ll find the town of Hell Michigan. By no means is this a town with a stop light. In fact, it’s only got just 3 buildings. So should you visit? Oh yes, it’s worth stopping and taking a tour of […]
Visiting the Potter Park Zoo – Lansing Michigan
visiting the Potter Park Zoo – Lansing Michigan Located just little off 496 and south downtown Lansing you’ll find Potter Park Zoo. There is a bridge that is notorious for trucks getting stuck under it (because it’s only allows 12 feet while most are 14 feet or more here). Follow the drive and see the […]
enjoy Charlotte Frontier Days – Charlotte Michigan
what’s going on at Charlotte Frontier Days Growing up in Charlotte, Frontier Days is something my parents would take me to as a kid. We also went because I used to be in dance, and would perform during the festivities or was in the parade. Frontier Days has been happening in Charlotte since 1970. Money […]
see what’s happening at Oden’s Fishing Hatchery in Michigan
visiting Michigan’s Fishing Hatchery in Alanson Michigan Have you ever visited a fishing hatchery before? The fish hatchery in Oden is 1 of 6 that Michigan has. And here is something that I need to point out because it’s a little confusing. The Fish Hatchery is located in Oden. But if you take 5 lefts from […]
11+ Inexpensive Family Friendly Things To Do Near Petoskey Michigan
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 favorite things to do near Petoskey that are budget friendly. Visit Petoskey State Park – relax and […]
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. […]
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 […]
20+ Attractions & Museums To Explore – Detroit Michigan
Whenever I visit Detroit Michigan, I get a little overwhelmed on what to do and what to see. There are so many things to see and do. It’s a place that you have to spend a few times visiting, plan your trip and make multiple trips. My list of Detroit museums and Detroit attractions is […]
Visit Your Favorite Michigan Orchards and Cider Mills
When visiting around Michigan, I often wonder where the nearest cider mill is or where is the closest apple orchard. Being able to travel around the state and find fresh apple cider nearby in the Fall, is just a great trip. And if they have donuts and other treats, bonus! Do you have a favorite […]
visit Charleviox Michigan’s Mushroom homes
mushroom houses On a recent trip to Northern Michigan, we stopped in Charlevoix Michigan and checked out some of the famous mushroom houses built by Earl Young. I had no idea they were there until a friend asked we had stopped to see them. Earl Young started building mushroom homes starting around 1918-1919 (depending on […]