Outdoor Adventures

Take in the fresh air while hiking, swimming, boating and more at the best parks, beaches and outdoor attractions.

Skiers on the Boyneland Lift at Boyne Mountain in Northern Michigan. (Photo: iStock - Luke Wendling)

Ski Michigan!

It’s the time to unleash your thrill-seeking inner child on epic slopes, where every run, angle and curve is a pulse-... Read More

The Historic Tibbits Theater (ID 238345901 © Roberto Galan Dreamstime.com)

Coldwater Country

Michigan’s Coldwater Country offers a captivating blend of activities and natural beauty that truly shine in the fall... Read More


MAP manistee lighthouse (ID 234928013 © Snehitdesign | Dreamstime.com)

Soar Into The Weekend

Manistee has managed to retain old-fashioned small-town charm and lakeside tranquility. Read More


What A Grand View Across Lake Michigan. Public grouping on a steep sand dune overlook on shore of Lake Michigan at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park on a sunny summer day with a blue sky and a vast view in Michigan, USA in August. (ID 190447459 © Schneidersimages | Dreamstime.com)

Cherry Blossoms, Wine Trails & Whitefish

As summer dawns, Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula burst into life, offering endless sunny days and relaxing e... Read More

Where serenity meets splendor

The Homestead is an escape to a world where luxury and the great outdoors meet to create unforgettable experiences. Read More

Kayaking (Photo: Woods and Waters)

Disconnect From Technology And Reconnect With Nature

Nestled in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula, the Les Cheneaux Islands offers a serene Lake Huron retreat. Read More

Lake of the Clouds, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (ID 191241937 © Beautynature | Dreamstime.com)

Campfire Tales & Starlit Nights In Porcupine Mountains

Head North with us as we explore family camping in Michigan’s remote Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Read More

A Hidden Oasis Awaits

Nestled along the scenic Crooked River this place is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Read More

May I Have Some More-l, Please?

You’ll be begging for more tastes when you attend the 64th Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City this... Read More

Experience Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island, famous for its fudge and car-free streets full of horse-drawn carriages, is a picture-perfect histor... Read More

Visit Muskegon (www.AdamAlexanderPhoto.com ©Adam Alexander Photography 2018)

Finding joy by the lakeside

Muskegon is a veritable utopia for kids and families year-round – not just during the summer months. Read More