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Off The Chain Brewstillery (Courtesy photo)

Off The Chain

Off the Chain Brewstillery pairs craft beer, house-distilled spirits and handcrafted cocktails with a distinctly loca... Read More

Photo: Granor Farms

From Field To Fork

Farm-to-table restaurants where Michigan's landscapes show up on the plate. Read More


Boardman Lake Loop Trail (Credit: Prein&Newhof)

Pathways To Adventure

Michigan's scenic drives get most of the attention, but some of the state's best views aren't seen through a windshield. Read More


LEWIS ADVENTURE FARM & ZOO

Scream Season

From cider mills and corn mazes to sprawling haunted attractions, Michigan offers a Halloween experience for nearly e... Read More

Fort Gratiot Light - bluewater.org (Photo by Nick Heacock with permissions)

Following the freighters

From the Soo Locks to the Blue Water Bridges, these Michigan destinations offer an up-close look at Great Lakes freig... Read More

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