The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Michigan!

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Big M, Manistee, MI

Manistee's Big M offers a very big course indeed, measuring out at a whopping 33 miles. It's not just the length, of course, but it's also the terrain; featuring long flats and hilly segments, Big M…

Manistee's Big M offers a very big course indeed, measuring out at a whopping 33 miles. It's not…

15 Best Hiking Trails in Michigan!

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Ludington State Park, Ludington, MI

In Ludington-as the name suggests-the state park of the same name offers 5,300 acres to consider and with all that space, there's a lot waiting for the intrepid (or not so intrepid) hiker. Foot…

In Ludington-as the name suggests-the state park of the same name offers 5,300 acres to consider…

The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

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Ludington Freedom Festival, Ludington, MI

The Ludington Freedom Festival in Ludington has run every year around the Fourth of July since 1874, and with that kind of experience, you know they know how to do it up right. It starts on July 3,…

The Ludington Freedom Festival in Ludington has run every year around the Fourth of July since…

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Michigan!

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Arcadia Bluffs Country Club, Arcadia, MI

Those bummed out about not being able to see Crystal Downs for themselves will be gratified to know that the number three slot on the same list that gave Crystal Downs the top nod is open to the…

Those bummed out about not being able to see Crystal Downs for themselves will be gratified to know…

The 9 Best Seafood Restaurants in Michigan!

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Bortell's Landing, Ludington, MI

Bortell's Landing in Ludington is a true gem. This home of hot fried fish—part of the Bortell's Fisheries operation—has been around on one level or another for the last hundred years,…

Bortell's Landing in Ludington is a true gem. This home of hot fried fish—part of the…

The 10 Best Parks in Michigan!

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Ludington State Park, Ludington, MI

In Ludington, this 5,300-acre ultra-park offers a slate of exciting features, ranging from lighthouse tours to guided dune tours. Its proximity to Lake Michigan opens up plenty of new possibilities…

In Ludington, this 5,300-acre ultra-park offers a slate of exciting features, ranging from…

Michigan's Best Cycling Events

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Singletrack Showdown, Ludington, MI

Ludington offers this impressive bike race, running two sets of races on the same day, and allowing users to choose which race they'd rather run. One race is a short race, about 12 miles through the…

Ludington offers this impressive bike race, running two sets of races on the same day, and allowing…

Best Sightseeing Tours in Michigan

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Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI

Sure, you can see just about anything on a sightseeing tour, but how about an entire village? That's what you'll get at Ludington's Historic White Pine Village. There are actually specific tours here…

Sure, you can see just about anything on a sightseeing tour, but how about an entire village?…

Rest and Relaxation: Michigan's Best Spa Hotels

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Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, MI

Crystal Mountain is one of Michigan's greatest ski resorts, but it's also one of Michigan's top destination spas. Considering that the Crystal Spa contained therein measures in at 18,500 square-feet,…

Crystal Mountain is one of Michigan's greatest ski resorts, but it's also one of Michigan's top…

Michigan's Best Hotels and Resorts for Families

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Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, MI

If you've got outdoorsy kids, then Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville will be just the place to take said kids. Start with side events like the Family Carnival held on July 3 with fireworks over the…

If you've got outdoorsy kids, then Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville will be just the place to take…

Ludington Freedom Festival, Ludington, MI

Featured in The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

Pentwater Fine Arts and Craft Fair, Pentwater, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Craft Fairs in Michigan!

Pentwater hosts its annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, boasting some of the finest crafts in the area. It's widely regarded as one of the best events Pentwater hosts, and features a variety of… Read More

Bortell's Landing, Ludington, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Seafood Restaurants in Michigan!

Bortell's Landing in Ludington is a true gem. This home of hot fried fish—part of the Bortell's Fisheries operation—has been around on one level or another for the last hundred years,… Read More

The Coin Slot, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

Oh, Traverse City...once again you do not let us down! The home of museums, art, upscale dining, agriculture, casinos, and pretty much everything else in Michigan delivers once more by offering me… Read More

Shrine of the Pines, Baldwin, MI

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

Near Baldwin, and not too far from the Red Moose Lodge and the Pere Marquette River Lodge, the Shrine of the Pines features the work of furniture maker Raymond Overholzer. Overholzer's work tended… Read More

National Asparagus Festival, Hart, MI

Featured in The 15 Best Festivals in Michigan!

Before the apples, before the blueberries, and even before the strawberries, there's a crop that comes on in Michigan that doesn't always appeal to the kid in you: asparagus. In Hart, however, that's… Read More

The Soup Cup, Traverse City, MI

Featured in 7 Best Soup Places in Michigan

The Soup Cup is what's called a “microsoupery,” like a microbrewery, but for soup. This leads to a whole lot of options, and though it only offers eight soups a day, it calls on a roster… Read More

AC Paw, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Animal Shelters in Michigan!

Acme, not too far from Traverse City, is known for a lot of things, from art and culture to agricultural products. Now it's got one more reason for distinction: a no-kill animal shelter. AC Paw has… Read More

J&S Hamburg Downtown, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Michigan!

J&S Hamburg in Traverse City offers simple meals in an environment that screams classic diner. With airport decor lining the walls and some of the best dishes on the menu including fare like… Read More

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