Petoskey Area Blog
Your Guide to Fourth of July in Petoskey Area
Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Bay Harbor, and Alanson Where to Watch Fireworks on the 4th of July - AND the 3rd of July? A wiener dog race, a steel drum band, and a whole lot more fun. The Petoskey area is made up of several communities with fun festivities [...]
Spend your Vacation Cycling the Little Traverse Wheelway
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 trail that beats them all for recreational cycling: The Little Traverse Wheelway. Wheelway fans know what we’re talking about. It’s [...]
Where to Find the Most Delicious Brunch in the Petoskey Area
Short-stacked with flavor and real Michigan maple syrup Brunch is a many-splendored thing. It’s a necessary part of every vacationer’s diet. Why get up early and eat plain ole breakfast when you can choose from an endless smorgasbord of breakfast, lunch, and cocktails? It’s the Platonic ideal of meals. Back [...]
Top 12 Picnic Spots in the Petoskey Area (with Local Tips!)
Where to Park It for a Picnic Summertime in Northern Michigan is spectacular. There’s so much to see, do, and explore, inside and out. With this beloved season being so fleeting, many of us try to absorb every ounce of outdoor time possible, to the point that we make dining [...]
150th Season: Petoskey’s Bay View is a Historic Treasure for Residents and Visitors Alike
In the late 19th century, an adult education and social movement was moving across the United States called Chautauqua. The word was drawn from the Haudenosaunee — an Iroquois Confederacy of six nations. Centered around entertainment and culture for its members and the community, programs focused on religion, recreation, education, [...]
Bibliophiles on the Bay – More About the Festival of the Book
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 [...]
Find the Best Family Adventures in the Petoskey Area
Mom loves to golf, and Dad really needs to get in some hiking. The kids want to go mountain biking and play disc golf. The grandparents want some ziplining followed by fly fishing. And everyone agrees they need a new summer read. That’s the great thing about the Petoskey area: [...]
Bay Harbor Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Explore
You may think, passing by the Highway 31 entrance to Bay Harbor on Petoskey’s west side, that the landscape beyond of towering condos and magnificent bayside views is just for residents. Well, you’d be wrong! A plethora of Bay Harbor amenities are available for residents and the public alike. If [...]
Bikeable Breweries in the Petoskey Area
Now that winter and its lingering temperatures have finally (mostly) faded away, we’re all ready to get out and connect with nature and all things green. The trails and paths are free of ice and snow, so why not gather your partner-in-crime, best friend, or entire crew to experience some [...]
Mother’s Day Getaway and Other Gift Ideas
Our moms and those who are mother figures in our lives deserve thanks more often than we show them. Mother’s Day gives us all a great reason to make them feel extra special and to show them that we care! To all those looking for a great gift for mom, [...]