Petoskey Area Blog

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 [...]

Most have at least heard of Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway, but some may be surprised that he and his family – parents Clarence and Grace, along with [...]

The Petoskey Area is a major year-round destination, but summer seems to trump the other three seasons when it comes to visitors. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Northern Michigan [...]

Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Bay Harbor, Bay View, and Alanson Where to Watch Fireworks on the 4th of July - AND the 3rd of July? A wiener dog race, [...]

In the warmer months, Petoskey’s Bear Creek Organic Farm is a bustling green haven. The year-round market and its array of fresh produce, homemade grab-and-go dishes, delectable baked goods, and [...]

A first-hand look at autumn’s beautiful color can sometimes be much better than driving along a scenic route in your car. It gives you the chance to take your time [...]