Petoskey Area Blog
Exploring Petoskey Area’s Winter Wonderland
Fall lingered a little longer this year, but when Old Man Winter arrived over Thanksgiving weekend, he made his presence known in a big way. He hasn’t quieted down since, leaving plenty of snow in his wake — much to the pleasure of skiers, resort owners and chionophiles (those who [...]
What To Do Indoors: Winter Edition
Every year, once the snow begins to fly, I am inevitably asked what winter activities I participate in or enjoy. It’s a safe, conversational question that’s appropriate regardless of the setting; however, I typically surprise listeners by sharing that I’m not a cold-weather gal. I’m not a downhill or cross-country [...]
Warm Up at these Cozy Coffee Shops & Cafés
Whether you’re meeting friends to catch up or sneaking away for some quiet time with a warm beverage and a good book, you’ll find a cozy coffee shop or café nearby to warm your heart and soul on a chilly (pre) winter day. Photo credit: Beani's Coffee Lounge [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]