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Top 12 Picnic Spots in the Petoskey Area (with Local Tips!)
Where to Park It for a Picnic Summertime in Northern Michigan is spectacular. There’s so much to see, do, and explore, inside and out. With this beloved season being so [...]
Treasure Hunting at 8 Petoskey Area Thrift Stores
As a young mother in my 20s, I stretch my dollar by scouring yard sales, flea markets, and secondhand stores in search of deals on gently used clothes, kids’ toys, [...]
10 Places for Sampling Petoskey’s Sweet Autumn Treats
Without a doubt, fall is the most colorful and flavorful season in Michigan. With color tours on the horizon, it’s time to throw on your boots, flannel shirt, and puffy [...]
Petoskey Area’s Top 5 Things to Do this Fall
Fall is such a wonderful time in the Petoskey area not just for the wonderful hues of yellow, orange, and red but also for the temperatures too! It’s not quite [...]
Warm Up at these Cozy Coffee Shops & Cafés
Whether you’re meeting friends to catch up or sneaking away for some quiet time with a warm beverage and a good book, you’ll find a cozy coffee shop or café [...]
What To Do Indoors: Winter Edition
Every year, once the snow begins to fly, I am inevitably asked what winter activities I participate in or enjoy. It’s a safe, conversational question that’s appropriate regardless of the [...]
5 Unforgettable Hikes for Summer Days in the Petoskey Area
Everyone thinks of water when they think of the Petoskey Area. But there’s so much to love about the land! Carnivorous plants, delicate orchids, towering dunes, cedar cathedrals, blackberry thickets, [...]
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 [...]
Here’s the Skinny on Fat Tire Biking
Gone are the days when snow signaled the end of biking season. With the growing popularity of "fat bikes" our area has embraced winter riding by grooming many of our best [...]





