Petoskey Area Blog
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 [...]
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 [...]
Best Pumpkin Patches and Fall Markets
Fall. Fall up north, at that! This is a spectacular time to explore northern Michigan and, for some, the best time to try all things spiced, pumpkin, and apple. Look at this list of favorite pumpkin patches of the area – some offer much more than your average fall farm [...]
Hit up Summer Happy Hour in the Petoskey Area
Picture this: you’re heading back to town after a long day of lounging on the beach. Or kite surfing. Or from visiting local art galleries, playing a few rounds of golf, mountain biking all over the Petoskey area, hunting Petoskey stones, fishing, or whatever makes you happy in this northern [...]