Petoskey Area Blog

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 [...]

As we approach the bustling summer season here in the Petoskey Area, our communities prepare with downtown beautification, infrastructure improvements, and new businesses joining lineups. Here are some new entrepreneurial [...]

Summer is finally on the horizon! The sun is rising earlier and setting later, temperatures are slowly warming up, and the Petoskey Area’s favorite seasonal businesses are already open or [...]

The mere thought of Fly Fishing usually summons an image of some serene location. Standing in moving water, crabapple tree blossoms fill the air with fragrance, Cedar waxwings dart from [...]