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Island hopping

Surrounded by four Great Lakes and thousands of miles of shoreline, Michigan is home to more than 3,000 islands. Read More

Torch River, Chain of Lakes Water Trail (PADDLE ANTRIM)

Making waves

Michigan’s lakes may get most of the attention, but the state’s water trails offer a different way to experience the ... Read More


Maxton Plains Preserve (THE NATURE CONSERVANCY © JASON WHALEN)

Secret Gardens

Michigan’s wildflower season doesn’t arrive all at once—it unfolds over time and across the landscape. Read More


Yesterdog is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 (Photo courtesy of Yesterdog)

The Dog Days of Summer

In a state full of beloved hot dog destinations, few inspire the kind of devotion that Yesterdog does in Grand Rapids. Read More

Market Day

Michigan’s farmers markets aren’t just a summer tradition—some of the best operate year-round. Read More

Petoskey Antique Show (PETOSKEY ANTIQUES SHOW)

Past perfect

From warehouse-sized malls to smaller shops with a proprietor who knows every piece by heart, the state is rich with ... Read More

DOW GARDENS

Spring on the Wing

Michigan’s butterfly houses make easy day trips for families. Read More

Forest Dunes Golf Course, Roscommon (PATRICK KOENIG)

Drive the Mitten

Michigan’s golf scene is vast, but a handful of public tracks rise to true “you have to play this” status. Read More

Big Bay Point Lighthouse (NICK KORSTAD)

Where History Shines

High on a sandstone bluff overlooking the grand sweep of Lake Superior, Big Bay Point Lighthouse northwest of Marquet... Read More

FA copper mountain biking (ID 33089691© PICTUREMAKERSLLC| DREAMSTIME.COM)

Singletrack State

Michigan’s trail systems stretch from the Detroit area to the Keweenaw Peninsula, offering options for every rider. Read More

Christi & Todd Petersen, owners of Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery (MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH AND WINERY)

Sap Runs, Spirits Rise

Petoskey's Maple Moon ferments maple syrup, guides tap-to-table tours, and keeps it local. Read More