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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Fall Color Views and Lookout Points

06/01/26|Comments Off on Fall Color Views and Lookout Points

A first-hand look at autumn’s beautiful color can sometimes be much better than driving along a scenic route in your car. It gives you the chance to take your time and take it all in [...]

Things to Do Along the Tunnel of Trees

06/01/26|Comments Off on Things to Do Along the Tunnel of Trees

You’ve heard of the Tunnel of Trees… but the best part (or maybe second best) is the places you can stop at along the way. As you navigate this Michigan wonder of the Tunnel of [...]

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The 2026 Petoskey Area Bucket List

05/29/26|Comments Off on The 2026 Petoskey Area Bucket List

My first visit to the Petoskey Area was in the late 1990s, when a business trip brought me to Stafford’s Perry Hotel during the fall season. As I traveled north along US-131, I crested a [...]