Petoskey Area Blog
Outdoor Dining in the Petoskey Area
In northern Michigan, we like to soak up every bit of summer – because it is so short! Although there is outdoor dining year-round at some area restaurants, summer outdoor dining is just a little sweeter here. If you’re looking for outdoor dining options in Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Alanson, Bay [...]
Top 10 Ways to Spend Your Spring in Petoskey Area
As a season of long goodbyes, winter in the Petoskey area lets itself out the door slowly. It takes a while for northern Michiganders to peel off the many layers of clothing and embrace the changing seasons. But when spring finally peeks from behind the clouds, we celebrate. After all, [...]
Novel Destinations in the Petoskey Area
Novels and Short Stories Set in and around the Petoskey Area. Have you ever dreamed of traveling to a locale featured within the pages of a good book—where the scenery, architecture, activities, or people were so inspiring that you just wanted to walk in the shoes of the story’s characters? [...]
No Snow? Snow What! Fun Things To Do Here This Winter With Kids
Mother Nature is apparently suffering some type of memory lapse and has her seasons confused. December in northern Michigan traditionally means snow on the slopes - February is typically the coldest month of the year for the Petoskey area too. That is not the case either... Even if nature didn’t [...]
Top 5 Winter Things to Do when You’re Not on the Slopes
Three ski resorts, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Nub’s Nob, grace the Petoskey Area and offer more than 160 runs between them. From fantastic beginner areas to black diamond excitement, if you want to ski or board, this is the place to be in Michigan. But the fun doesn’t stop [...]
Pond Hill Farm: your winter destination for family fun in northern Michigan
Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs started small. First, Jimmy Spencer had a self-serve vegetable stand with an honesty box for the money. Then there was a small farm market, built by Spencer and his parents, Sharon and Jim. Apparently, if you build it, they will come. The market attracted [...]
Why spring skiing is the best skiing in northern Michigan
Spring is a time of renewal—the days are longer, the trees are slowly waking up from their slumber, and gardening plans begin to seem reasonable. Soon, the first spring plants will burst from the thawing soil. Migrating birds will return. Also, the skiing is absolutely fantastic. You heard us right. [...]
Romantic Date Night Ideas in the Petoskey Area
Romantic Date Night Ideas in the Petoskey Area Whether you’re looking for a unique dining experience or something a little more affordable, the Petoskey area has some great choices to take your sweetie out for a great date night. It’s not all about where you go to eat, put a [...]
Cozy Up with Unique Dining Options in Petoskey Area
Mother Nature has finally delivered a winter wonderland to northern Michigan, blanketing our small towns in white. While some may prefer the fast pace of snowmobiling or downhill skiing, others are looking for a more relaxed experience that pairs snowy fun with delicious fare. Winter is also a great time [...]
7 Best Winter Hikes in the Petoskey Area
Maybe you long for the tranquility and stillness that accompanies winter hiking. Bright, white drifts muffle your footfalls as you navigate the trail in snowshoes. Huge crystalline flakes flash briefly on your coat before melting. Chickadees rasp their calls to one another, flitting past you in search of winter forage. [...]