Winter festivals in Michigan are a great way to get outside and enjoy the snowy, cold weather. Be sure to mark your calendars for these two January winter festivals. Winter Festival #1 – Tip-Up Town USA Tip-Up Town USA in Houghton Lake is Michigan’s largest winter festival. It has been held annually on the last ...
Even at 6.3 million pounds, this Big Mack is a bit slimmed down from its predecessor. But make no doubt about it: this is still one smashmouth brute of a ship. The U.S. Coast Guard’s next major icebreaker to ply the Great Lakes is a month into her sea trials and is coming along nicely ...
Mackinaw City is an island located off Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in Michigan. The historic island is home to several colonial sites and landmarks, giving visitors a chance to experience what life was like for the soldiers that served during the Civil War. Many of the sites have been reconstructed to provide visitors with ...
It’s August and time to start planning that autumn vacation. Why not take a taste of “Pure Michigan”? The beautiful peninsulas of Upper and Lower Michigan explode with color every fall. The splendor of the autumnal colors in the Great Lakes State begins around September 15 in the western part of the Upper Peninsula and ...
Considering visiting Detroit, Grand Rapids, or Traverse City? That’s wonderful, but there are some great hidden vacation spots that need to be considered. Here are five lesser-known Michigan vacation spots that are sure to please. 1. Muskegon – Muskegon, located along Lake Michigan on the west side of the state, offers a wide variety of ...
