Ellen Hillier, Author at Petoskey Area

Find the Best Family Adventures in the Petoskey Area

Ellen Hillier2026-04-07T11:31:09-05:0005/22/25|Arts & Entertainment, Blog, Entertainment, Family Fun, Farm Markets, Ferry, Festivals, Get Outside, Press|

Mom loves to golf, and Dad really needs to get in some hiking. The kids want to go mountain biking and play disc golf. The grandparents want some ziplining followed [...]

Bay Harbor Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Explore

Ellen Hillier2026-04-07T11:31:08-05:0005/05/25|Bay Harbor, Beaches, Biking, Blog, Fishing, foodies, Girlfriends Getaway, Press|

You may think, passing by the Highway 31 entrance to Bay Harbor on Petoskey’s west side, that the landscape beyond of towering condos and magnificent bayside views is just for [...]

Bikeable Breweries in the Petoskey Area

Ellen Hillier2026-07-28T13:52:00-05:0004/28/25|Blog, Press|

Now that winter and its lingering temperatures have finally (mostly) faded away, we’re all ready to get out and connect with nature and all things green. The trails and paths [...]

Choose Your Own Adventure at these 5 Petoskey Area Breweries

Ellen Hillier2026-04-07T11:31:07-05:0004/07/25|Culinary, Eat & Drink|

The Petoskey area is home to 10 breweries and cideries that are worth exploring! Some of these are first and foremost breweries and others are wineries that have dabbled in [...]

Ultimate Guide of Things to Do in Harbor Springs

Ellen Hillier2026-04-07T11:30:59-05:0004/02/25|Adventure, Art, Attractions, Beaches, Biking, Blog, Boating, Dining, Downhill Skiing, Fall Color, Fall color tours, Fall in northern Michigan, Harbor Springs, Hiking, Nature, Nob's Nob, Outdoor recreation, Petoskey Stone Hunting, Petoskey Stones, Press, snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Summer, Swimming, Things to do in the fall, Tunnel of Trees, Winter, Winter activities|

I would describe Harbor Springs as a small town with huge charm and lots of little gems to discover. This little lake town is special for so many reasons, and [...]

A Visit to the Ephraim Shay Works Museum

Ellen Hillier2026-04-07T11:31:14-05:0003/10/25|History|

If you’re ever taken M-119 into Harbor Springs, you’ve probably noticed a uniquely shaped white house with red roofs. Yes, I said roofs—there are five. This is the Hexagon House, [...]

Top Tips for a Petoskey Area Spring Break

Ellen Hillier2026-04-07T11:31:03-05:0002/07/25|Blog, Press|

It’s hard to believe, but spring break is fast approaching. And even though Northern Michigan still has its snow blanket wrapped around slumbering flora and ice of various depths covering [...]

Tapping into the Petoskey Area’s Brewing Scene

Ellen Hillier2026-04-07T11:30:38-05:0001/15/25|Blog, Press|

Michigan is the self-proclaimed “Great Beer State,” and July has once again been designated as “Michigan Beer Month” by the state legislature and Governor Whitmer. If you’re looking for a [...]

Wind Up or Wind Down: A Winter Weekend Getaway Itinerary

Ellen Hillier2026-04-07T11:31:03-05:0001/13/25|Adventure, Alanson, Attractions, Blog, Get Outside, Press, Things to Do|

Now that the holiday season has been gently laid to rest, you may need a weekend away for some respite. There’s no shame in the post-Christmas getaway game, so join [...]

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