Petoskey Area Blog
Top Tips About Ice Fishing in the Petoskey Area
Caroline Keson wakes up at 4:00 a.m. on a brisk winter day. She and her partner grab some caffeine, hop into their loaded truck, and head out in the dark morning to their ice fishing spot. There’s a lot of commotion pre-sunrise as anglers unload their gear in preparation for [...]
Tacos, ribs, and butter chicken: Petoskey area chefs are cooking up something special
The Petoskey area is known for pristine water resources and year-round outdoor recreation. But did you know we’re also home to fantastic restaurants? We dug into the lives of the chefs who elevate your northern Michigan dining experience with high-quality menus and ingredients. Read on about their culinary inspirations and [...]
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 [...]
Day Trips from the Petoskey Area
Although there is much to do here in Petoskey, the neighboring cities and communities offer fun things to do and see that can be great for a day trip while you enjoy your stay in the Petoskey Area. Experience the history, beautiful sites, nature, or even a shipwreck from a [...]
Best Beaches in the Petoskey Area
July is just around the corner and this has me thinking about all of the beach days in our future. So many great beaches to choose from! Whether you’re heading to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Alanson, or Boyne City, you will have quite the list of beaches calling your name… but [...]
The Best Memories Start in the Petoskey Area
Spring has sprung and if you haven’t already done it, you’re hopefully starting plans for a summer getaway. I hope that you will take a break from what may be a ridiculously busy schedule and make time for family and friends. We need to make memories - to relax and [...]
Tasteful Discoveries in the Petoskey Area
One of the best parts of traveling is discovering new and interesting restaurants. There’s lots of choices in the Petoskey Area, but we wanted to share a few of those that we know are super popular. Like many places, the communities of Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Alanson [...]
Ski What You’re Missing
Tired of yo-yo skiing? Or spending more time in lift lines than on the slopes? Then grab your skis or board and take a run Up North to the Petoskey Area. This is home to the best slopes from the Rockies to New England. You know the names: Boyne Highlands, [...]
Best X/C Trails to Try this Winter
Whether downhill isn’t your thing or you’re just wanting to try something different, there are some terrific places in the Petoskey Area to give cross-country skiing a go. You might not be surprised to find that the absolute best place to hit the cross-country trail is at the downhill ski [...]
Flavors of Fall in the Petoskey Area
I love to eat. I’m not ashamed of it and I never worry about hitting that minimum of 110 pounds so that I can donate blood! As the temperatures fall and the leaves begin to change colors, it seems I (and those around me) start to crave a new variety [...]