Michigan is widely known for its annual and traditional festivals in the summer. Cherry Fest in Traverse City, the Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven, the Tall Ship Festival in Bay City, and the Maple Syrup Festival in Shepherd all…
Snowmobiling in Michigan – Know Before You Go
Winter has started, with most parts of Michigan seeing several inches of snow at the end of November. As snowmobile season starts up, a few things to keep in mind before you load up and hit the trails this winter:…
Late Fall Fishing in Michigan
Visiting Beautiful Sault Ste. Marie
One of Michigan’s most historic towns is Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. “Soo Michigan” as it is referenced by many locals, shares the same name with its Canadian counterpart across the St. Mary’s River in Sault Ste Marie Ontario. Founded in…
Tips for Opening Your Michigan Cottage
Finally, just maybe, the cold, windy spring weather is loosening its grip and we can start thinking about warmer summer days “Up North.” If you have a cottage or second home in Northern Michigan, we are starting to creep closer…
Preparing for the Michigan Spring and Summer Fishing Seasons
As winter starts loosening its grip on most of Michigan in March, a fisherperson’s mind starts to drift to trout streams and warm summer days on the lake. While you have cabin fever and are waiting for the last ice…
Winterizing your Northern Michigan Cottage
As winter is now upon us in the state of Michigan, temperatures are dropping. A common part of Michigan living is having a second home in the beautiful Northern Lower Peninsula or Upper Peninsula. While summers and falls bring pleasant…
Michigan’s 2020 Fall Foliage Forecast
With October’s arrival, fall is starting to assert itself into Michigan with cooler temperatures. The lower temperatures typically mean less sun, which starts to turn the leaves into vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. Each region of Michigan has its own…
Fun June Trout Streams In Michigan
Finally, after a very long, cold spring in which we were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, summer is starting and travel restrictions across the state are starting to lift. For the women, men, and kids of the state, this is…
End of Ice Fishing Season Tips
While ice fishing got started late this winter, it turned out to be a good, cold and late season. In some spots in Northern and Upper Michigan, there was ice until mid-April! Now that the season has ended, sportsmen and…