As America’s 250 th birthday bash continues across the country, you’ll find plenty of Fourth of July fun in Sleeping Bear Dunes. The communities around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore show off their American spirit with patriotic holiday events and dazzling fireworks displays. The toughest…
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Last year’s return of Music On The Mountain was a resounding success, leading to this year’s eight shows. The performances have moved to Wednesday nights at the top of Bay Mountain, The Homestead’s ski hill, with the same stunning backdrop: Evening sunset over Lake Michigan’s sparkling waters. The…
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Each spring, northern Michigan becomes a crossroads for migrating birds returning to the Great Lakes region. Forests fill with song, wetlands come alive with activity, and open grasslands host species rarely seen elsewhere in the state. For birdwatchers and nature lovers alike, it’s one of the most…
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It’s the first day of spring in Northern Michigan. Usually, this time of year brings a certain kind of excitement. The kind where you wake up to a little more sunlight streaming through the window, the sun stays awake past its recent 5 pm bedtime, and the snow starts to melt just enough to reveal…
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The countdown to spring is on! Whether you want to dance an Irish jig, explore your favorite trail, or simply breathe some fresh air, Sleeping Bear Dunes is about to start stirring after a long winter slumber. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore makes opting outside easy with nearly 100 miles of…
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The dunes usually take center stage at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, but now you have another reason to plan a vacation to this northern Michigan hot spot. Tripadvisor recently ranked Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore among the Top 10 “One-of-a-Kind” beaches in the world. The…
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The Homestead and several Leelanau County wineries have been included in Hour Detroit Magazine’s annual Best of Detroit poll. Now you can help them cross the finish line. The Homestead has been nominated for Favorite Michigan Resort by readers of the lifestyle publication, which conducts the annual…
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In the winter, Pyramid Point trail in the Sleeping Bear Dunes turns into Hoth, and I highly recommend it, Star Wars fan or not. The easy, serene trail of summer transforms into a wild, untamed frontier in the winter. The experience is like none other – and by that, I mean, you might spend some time…
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Strap on the skis or snowshoes and get ready for some good (tasting) laughs. The Wiener Ski is back on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Shady Lane Cellars in Suttons Bay. It’s time for wine, warming fire pits, and melty raclette-topped beer brats on the estate’s winter-postcard-worthy property overlooking the…
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There’s something to be said for getting outside in the snow – but there’s also a lot to be said for sitting inside cozy, warm, and dry – with a mug of hot cocoa (or maybe knitting needles!) in your hands. Here are a handful of ideas on how to get out and see people this winter – with minimal…
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