Petoskey Area Blog
Shining Light on the Petoskey Area’s Historic Lighthouses
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 and eventually passengers throughout the Great Lakes region. Most of these historic lights remain perched along the freshwater coastlines serving [...]
Top Winter Activities in Petoskey Area
Michigan skiing in Harbor Springs and Boyne Falls is something unrivaled, but what about all the other fun things to do? For your avid après skier, the Petoskey area has an endless number of fun things to do off the slopes too. Take your pick – there are so many [...]
Fall Color Views and Lookout Points
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 and take it all in – well, if the weather allows that is. Whether it’s a short walk or even [...]
Petoskey Area’s Top 5 Things to Do this Fall
Fall is such a wonderful time in the Petoskey area not just for the wonderful hues of yellow, orange, and red but also for the temperatures too! It’s not quite cold enough for snow but just warm enough to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities and get fresh air before snowmaking [...]
Flavors of Fall in the Petoskey Area
As the temperatures fall and the leaves begin to change colors, it seems everyone starts to crave a new variety of flavors. Here in the Petoskey Area, it’s easy to please one’s palate any time of the year, but these are some of my fall favorites. Apples – I love [...]
Spooktacular Halloween events in the Petoskey area
What kind of Halloween lover are you? Do you take your whole family to a downtown Halloween parade and go trunk-or treating? What about a night out with your pals and fancy fall adult beverages? Or a spooky downtown tour of haunted buildings? In the Petoskey area, calendars are packed [...]
Hot Air Balloons and Fall Color in Bay Harbor
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 to a quaint main street with restaurants serving up culinary magic, a Mammoth Distillery tasting room location, small retail shops, [...]
Things to Do Along the Tunnel of Trees
You’ve heard of the Tunnel of Trees… but the best part (or maybe second best) is the places you can stop along the way. As you navigate this Michigan wonder of the Tunnel of Trees through Harbor Springs, Good Hart, and Cross Village be sure to check out a couple [...]
Bibliophiles on the Bay
For three days each September, bibliophiles — a person who collects or has a great love of books — gather in northern Michigan to celebrate mutual literary interests at the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book. This year’s event takes place September 27-29, at several venues throughout town. First held in [...]
The Best Michigan Fishing is in Petoskey, MI
Do you love to fish? Would you rather be casting a line than just about anything you can think of? Then the Petoskey Area of northern Michigan is definitely where you should be. Our lakeside communities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor, and Boyne City, MI are a fisherman’s dream [...]