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4 Historic Hotels & Inns in the Petoskey Area
‘Tis the time of year when all of us living in or visiting Northern Michigan have an innate desire to be contentedly cozy. Yes, our region—in particular the Petoskey Area—adores [...]
Spooky Get-Aways and Haunted Sites Worth Discovering
People have been fascinated with the afterlife and what collectively is known as thanatourism (dark tourism) for generations. In the early 1800s, Madame Tussaud’s scandalized wax sculptures provided a macabre [...]
Shining Light on the Petoskey Area’s Historic Lighthouses
Michigan has more lighthouses than any state (about 129) dating back to the mid-1820s. These majestic beacons were erected to guide mariners transporting iron ore and copper, lumber, fish, produce [...]
150th Season: Petoskey’s Bay View is a Historic Treasure for Residents and Visitors Alike
In the late 19th century, an adult education and social movement was moving across the United States called Chautauqua. The word was drawn from the Haudenosaunee — an Iroquois Confederacy [...]
A Visit to the Ephraim Shay Works Museum
If you’re ever taken M-119 into Harbor Springs, you’ve probably noticed a uniquely shaped white house with red roofs. Yes, I said roofs—there are five. This is the Hexagon House, [...]
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 [...]
Don’t Miss These Literary Events in the Petoskey Area
As I look forward to flipping the page on my calendar, I’m excited to think about the next chapter of the year… September/October brings a couple of very interesting literary [...]
Smarten Up in the Petoskey Area
A Chinese proverb says, "Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” My husband and I love to pick up tidbits of information when we travel. Whether it’s [...]
