Family Fun

Off the Beaten Path

By Corinne Minard There are certain attractions that come to mind when one thinks about Northern Michigan—Lake Michigan, Mackinac Island and the National Cherry Festival for example. However, if you’re able to break off from […]

Family Fun

Michigan’s Northern Adventure

By Julia Rivera Over the years Michigan has built a billion-dollar tourism industry. In 2011, $17.7 billion of direct spending from tourism was poured into the economy, according to the Michigan Travel Commission. In the […]

Family Fun

Northern Charm

By Mary Casey-Sturk Snug against the southeast corner of Little Traverse Bay, off Lake Michigan, lies Petoskey. This coastal city has been a favorite destination of travelers for decades and was once home to Ernest […]

Family Fun

It’s Christmas All Year in Frankenmuth

By Marilyn Jones Frankenmuth, Mich., is best known for its Bavarian architecture, Zehnder’s all-you-can-eat family-style chicken dinners and Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland—the world’s largest Christmas store. Any time of year the city of just under 5,000 […]

Getaways

Lights, Camera, Action!

By Mary Casey-Sturk Lights! Bright lights, big fun. Detroit, Michigan is the comeback city and a winter trip is great way to enjoy all this town has to offer—from wonderful architecture to world-class entertainment, sports and museums. Packed […]