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Is One Of Michigan's Great Lakes the Best Lake in America?

Is One Of Michigan’s Great Lakes the Best Lake in America?

May 17, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Yesterday we looked at the two Michigan sculpture parks that are finalists to be named Best Sculpture Park in the country by 10best.com, and today…

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Arrrr You Ready for the 2023 Great Lakes Pirate Festival?

Arrrr You Ready for the 2023 Great Lakes Pirate Festival?

May 15, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

If you’re in search of a unique family-friendly event in Northern Michigan this summer, then mark your calendar for Saturday, June 17th when the fourth…

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Michigan Lighthouses You Can Stay At (2023 Update)

Michigan Lighthouses You Can Stay At (2023 Update)

May 4, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, so it should come as little surprise that we also lead the way in the…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alpena County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alpena County Lighthouses

March 29, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Lake Huron shoreline of Michigan is well-known for its lighthouses, shipwrecks, beautiful beaches, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Alpena is the county seat of Alpena…

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Michigan Rocks! Our 10 Favorite Spots for Great Lakes Rockhounding

Michigan Rocks! Our 10 Favorite Spots for Great Lakes Rockhounding

March 22, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, and as a result we have some amazing beaches throughout the Lower Peninsula and stunning…

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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

January 17, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

We love visiting the Lake Huron shoreline in Northern Michigan to see the lighthouses, beaches, wildlife, and history on the “Sunrise Side.” On a few…

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22 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time In 2022

22 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time In 2022

December 22, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Every year we set out to explore more of Michigan and we never seem to run out of new places to visit. 2022 was a…

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10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

December 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

December 17, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of our favorite things to do while traveling around Michigan is see all the Great Lakes freighters that visit our port or pass by…

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Vacation Week on Drummond Island - 2022 Photo Gallery

Vacation Week on Drummond Island – 2022 Photo Gallery

October 25, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Drummond Island is an all-seasons vacation paradise in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The third largest island in Lake Huron, Drummond Island offers 129 miles of mostly…

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