Media & Press

Welcome, inquiring media, journalists, and writers of all things Petoskey Area, we’re so happy that you found this resource for all things Petoskey Area. You’re in the right place if you are looking for assistance, more information, or story ideas about Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Alanson, Bay Harbor, Bay View, or Boyne Falls. The Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau has the pleasure of raising awareness and consideration of visiting this beautiful area and all the communities within it.

Please explore the links on this page, and if you don’t find quite what you’re looking for, please reach out to Sarah Weise, Marketing and Communications Director, at sarah@petoskeyarea.com. Or, likewise, if you would like to talk with someone about arranging an interview, a story tip, or checking an article you are working on please email info@petoskeyarea.com or call the visitors bureau office at 231-347-2755.

Additional Information

Quick Facts

What Makes up the Petoskey Area?

The Petoskey Area includes a 30-mile corridor located in northern Michigan along U.S. 131 near Little Traverse Bay. It stretches from Boyne Falls and Boyne City at the south end to Petoskey, Alanson and Harbor Springs in the north. The six specific communities that make up the “Petoskey Area” are Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Bay Harbor, Alanson, and Bay View.

For more basic information and quick facts to get you started with potential stories about the Petoskey Area, click here.

Area History

From the area’s Native American past to early settlers and the history of tourism in Petoskey Area, there is much to be discovered on how Petoskey Area came to be what we know today.

Native American History

Historic Sites, Museums, and Tours

Story Tips

You may be wondering, where do I even start? With six northern Michigan communities, it may be difficult to narrow down to what is story-worthy.

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