Posted on July 28th, 2025by DANIELLE DEVOTA
Fudge, horses, beautiful scenes, and not a car in sight— that’s Mackinac Island in a nutshell! The island is known for so many iconic things; it’s hard to pick just one. It had been several years since I visited the island, so the time seemed right for a trip back. That’s one o…
Posted on June 30th, 2025by DANIELLE DEVOTA
The “gateway to Michigan”—now that’s a pretty big claim. But that’s the mantra of Monroe County, Michigan —and one it rightly lives up to. Like any Michigan destination, Monroe has a lot to offer no matter the season.
I had previously visited Monroe in the summertime…
Posted on May 27th, 2025by DANIELLE DEVOTA
Ludington is one of my favorite cities to visit. No matter how many times I go, I always find myself coming back for more. Beaches, lighthouses, the state park, and the SS Badger are a few of the must-sees.
I recently popped back to Ludington for another visit. My first move after dr…
Posted on April 21st, 2025by DANIELLE DEVOTA
When I’m looking for an up-north vibe without trek- king too far toward the border, I head to Clare. It’s considered the entryway of the north, and it has a number of fun things to see and do that you don’t find just anywhere.
And that starts with Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm. I…
Posted on March 17th, 2025by Danielle Devota
After hearing about the new Soo Locks construction project happening in Sault Ste. Marie, I figured a trek north to see the locks was in order. Let me just tell you, if you haven’t been to Sault Ste. Marie lately, plan a trip. This city is always evolving.
Sault Ste. Marie is a cros…
Posted on May 2nd, 2024by Danielle Devota
The Great Lakes Bay Region offers a little of everything. I recently had the chance to visit the Great Lakes Bay Region, and there truly are so many great places to go to in the six cities that make up the area—Bay City, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Midland, and Saginaw. Bu…
Posted on March 21st, 2024by Danielle Devota Downtown Adrian offers top-notch entertainment in a historic setting. There’s nothing better than a relaxing trip to the history-packed small towns of Michigan. And that’s exactly the vibe I was looking for when I visited the city of Adrian. Located in south…
Posted on December 18th, 2023By Jackie Sheckler Finch
With a copy of my favorite Ernest Hemingway book in my backpack, I survey a sculpture of the author as a young man. Based on a 1920 photo, the artwork shows Hemingway leaving Petoskey after recovering from the life-threatening wounds he suffered in Italy during World War I.
St…
Posted on September 7th, 2023By Jackie Sheckler Finch
The old 1961 song “Big Bad John” kept running through my mind when I visited Iron Mountain Iron Mine. The cause? The massive 40-foot-high, 12-foot-wide statue named Big John standing outside the mine is said to be the world’s largest miner. And the attraction’s web…
Posted on February 21st, 2023By Jackie Sheckler Finch
Strolling along tree-lined streets and admiring historic homes, I can easily understand why people fall in love with the charming city of Marshall. With an impressive 845 buildings in the nation’s largest National Historic Landmark District in the Small Urban categ…
