Petoskey Area Blog
5 Unforgettable Hikes for Summer Days in the Petoskey Area
Everyone thinks of water when they think of the Petoskey Area. But there’s so much to love about the land! Carnivorous plants, delicate orchids, towering dunes, cedar cathedrals, blackberry thickets, and beautiful vistas await folks who tread the hiking paths that thread across this region’s landscape. Though we can’t describe [...]
A Visitor’s Guide to Harbor Springs in Winter
Winter in the quaint town of Harbor Springs is undeniably festive. We’ve already mentioned the Hallmark Tree cam centered on Main Street’s illustrious Christmas tree in a previous blog post. Harbor Springs gets cozy and bright during the winter months to welcome all visitors for the incredibly beautiful season of [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
Free Sledding Hills in the Petoskey Area and Nearby
Winter is a long season in Northern Michigan, sometimes with snowy weather starting as early as October and lasting into the far reaches of April. With that reality in mind, it behooves locals and visitors alike to plan ahead and find ways to enjoy all the snow without breaking the [...]
3 Tips on How to Embrace Winter from Petoskey Area Locals
Winter: It’s practically a Hallmark movie around here. Downtown Harbor Springs was, after all, featured on Hallmark’s Christmas Cam. Our towns are dressed in their winter whites, and people flock to the area for skiing and sightseeing. There’s an undeniable romance-movie vibe in the air. Sadly, some visitors and would-be [...]
10 Winter Date Night Ideas in the Petoskey Area
Date nights are a must in every season, but sometimes they feel especially necessary during the winter months. For some of us, the first part of a new year can feel heavy with its cold weather, short days, and post-holiday hangover, so what better way to brighten the season than [...]
Grandpa Shorter’s: A Family Legacy
Grandpa Shorter’s Celebrates 80 Years as Petoskey’s Longest Operating Family-Owned Gift Shop Petoskey was barely three decades old in 1880 when Chief Petoskey’s son, Bazil, opened a souvenir shop at the present-day corner of Lake and Petoskey streets. Little did he know that in doing so, he would anchor that [...]
A Hole-in-one: The Great Lakes Championship Returns
Legend has it that The Heather at The Highlands, the first BOYNE Golf course, was the catalyst that started the golf boom in northern Michigan, labeling our region as America’s Summer Golf Capital. That title and its attached prestige have brought numerous championships to The Heather, including five Michigan Amateur [...]
Top Tips About Ice Fishing in the Petoskey Area
Harbor Springs resident Caroline Keson wakes up at 4:00 a.m. on a brisk winter day. She and her partner grab some caffeine, hop into their loaded truck, and head out in the dark morning to their ice fishing spot. There’s a lot of commotion pre-sunrise as anglers unload their gear [...]