Petoskey Area Blog
Top 5 Places to see Holiday Lights in Petoskey Area
There is something magical about twinkly lights over the holiday season. Whatever holiday you are celebrating, twinkle lights are just magical – especially reflecting against a white blanket of snow. Sometimes it is part of the magic when you stumble upon a beautifully decorated house on your own. But what [...]
5 December Must-Do Activities in the Petoskey Area
With the faint jingle of bells already tolling in our minds, it’s time to start filling out the calendar with fun and festive events and activities. We know the holiday season is busy, but we also know that adding one or two of the following December Must-Dos into the merry [...]
Northern Michigan Gift Guide
November! Anywhere else you might think of Thanksgiving and those cozy fall vibes. In Northern Michigan, most of the time winter shows glimpses early for us, so we think of the holidays too. With the holidays comes a time to shop for those special gifts, what better place to do [...]
Savor Thanksgiving in the Petoskey Area
According to The History Channel, Thanksgiving originated in 1621 when the pilgrims (Plymouth colonists from England) and the Native American Wampanoag people gathered around to share an autumn harvest meal—a celebration that lasted for three days. Unlike today’s traditional menu, that original feast likely consisted of lobster, seal and swans [...]
Outdoor Art in the Petoskey Area
Each season in Petoskey Area is a season of discovery or emergence. There is no greater time than the present to view all of the outdoor art – statues, murals, and sculptures – in the Petoskey Area. There are murals in Petoskey and sculptures dotted throughout Boyne City, Petoskey, Harbor [...]
6 Spots for Outdoor Exploration in the Petoskey Area this November
November can be a finicky month—the fall colors of autumn have faded and the rush of holiday spirit has yet to arrive. There are years when the temperatures are unseasonably warm and those when skiers are hitting the slopes soon after Thanksgiving. Fortunately, the Petoskey area offers a variety of [...]
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 [...]