Petoskey Area Blog

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 [...]

My first visit to the Petoskey Area was in the late 1990s, when a business trip brought me to Stafford’s Perry Hotel during the fall season. As I traveled north [...]

Have you ever stopped to count the number of bikes strapped to cars, all headed to our outdoor paradise? Cycling is huge in the Petoskey area, and there’s a standout [...]

Traveling with your canine companions Are you a dog lover? Do you spend your spare time throwing a Frisbee around with canine friends? Do you refer to your pets as [...]

Having been of the legal drinking age for well over a decade, I have experienced my fair share of wine tastings. But, to be honest, I never would’ve considered this [...]