Petoskey Area Blog

Hot air balloons and scenic Lake Michigan views are what you can expect during this fall event in Bay Harbor’s village - Balloons Over Bay Harbor. Bay Harbor is home [...]

Coming soon: The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to light up your summer nights. The shooting stars that characterize this annual celestial event are already traversing our skies, lasting from [...]

Browse produce, baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, and more while a local musician plays in the background – sounds like a great way to start your day in the Petoskey Area. [...]

Michigan has more lighthouses than any state (about 129), dating back to the mid-1820s. These majestic beacons were erected to guide mariners transporting iron ore and copper, lumber, fish, produce, [...]

Summer always has me thinking about the beach days. So many great beaches to choose from in the Petoskey Area! Whether you’re heading to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Alanson, or Boyne [...]

Sweeping shorelines, verdant forests, and picturesque downtowns and communities—the Petoskey Area is well-known for its natural beauty and stunning landscapes, which, over the years, have become ideal backdrops for outdoor [...]

Header Image Photo Credit: MEDC/Pure Michigan Where in the Petoskey area can you go to chase the northern lights, watch meteor showers, take a hike on almost 600 acres of [...]

You’ve heard of the Tunnel of Trees… but the best part (or maybe second best) is the places you can stop at along the way. As you navigate this Michigan [...]

Recently, agri-tourism has grown in popularity, especially in our local region. From must-visit farmers markets like those of Boyne City, Petoskey, and Harbor Springs to year-round, activity-laden farm settings like [...]