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Coasting
Reinvigorated elegance: The Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant, Petoskey
When wife and husband Patty Rasmussen and Mo Rave stayed at The Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant in Petoskey nearly two decades ago, their...
December 13, 2021
Stories
Coffee with a conscience
As you sip your morning coffee, how often do you consider its entire journey from a single bean to your lips? The increasing demand...
June 7, 2021
Stories
Discover early spring’s beauty on the lakeshore
For a Michigander, spring can seem like a godsend and a painful transition at the same time. Two days of warm weather and sun...
March 29, 2021
Stories
The Pidge Inn celebrates Muskegon’s history
Pigeon Hill is a former Muskegon sand dune where, in the 19th century, up to 5 million passenger pigeons nested. Deforestation and sand mining...
March 1, 2021
Stories
Stafford’s Hospitality echoes Lake Michigan vacationing history
Stafford Smith was only 22 years old when he bought his first property in Northern Michigan. Bay View Inn, located in Petoskey, was built...
November 2, 2020
Stories
Artistry, adventure and winemaking
For Joe and Erica Krajkiewcz, wine is not only a passion — it’s a creative endeavor. “I’ve found making wine to be the right sort...
October 12, 2020
Stories
Hammocks and hardwood: A short adventure in Manistee National Forest
One weekend in July, my fiancé and I packed up the car and headed north for a little escape from the hustle and bustle of...
August 17, 2020
Stories
Navigate star-studded skies along Lake Michigan’s shoreline
Located at the very tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula in Emmet County lies 600 acres of woodland that sits beside over 2 miles of...
July 20, 2020
Stories
Drive-in theaters along The Pike offer a communal experience
A few weeks ago, myself and a group of friends expressed our wish to again sit in a movie theater while enjoying buttery popcorn as...
July 13, 2020
Stories
Plan your summer adventures with the help of a West Michigan coastal outfitter
With summer underway and scenic small towns and vast landscapes calling, many fresh-coast lovers are making plans to enjoy the splendor of Lake Michigan....
June 8, 2020
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