The Seasons

Petoskey Area of Northwest Lower Michigan is lucky to experience all four seasons and the weather that goes along with each of those. Winter, spring, summer, and fall all come with wonderful things to do, places to see, and annual events that keep you coming back. Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Bay Harbor, and Bay View have much to offer – plan a trip every season, at least once! You won’t regret it!

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Spooktacular Halloween events in the Petoskey area

09/17/26|Comments Off on 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 [...]

Savor Thanksgiving in the Petoskey Area

09/17/26|Comments Off on 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 [...]

Quiet Places to Experience Fall Without the Crowds

09/15/26|Comments Off on Quiet Places to Experience Fall Without the Crowds

While half of my heart is sad to see summer go, the other half is rejoicing for the coming of fall! Summer is lively, hot, and slightly chaotic, whereas fall provides some much-needed calm and [...]