by Hannah Malinowski | Nov 19, 2018 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Towns
In a place that takes pride in traditions, the Aonach Mor Moonlight Dinners at Boyne Highlands Resort stand apart. Superior service and delicious food served by crackling firelight create an atmosphere that’s simply unforgettable. The evening begins with a...
by Carly Simpson | Nov 19, 2018 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns
Crystal Mountain is so thankful for this year’s early snow and cold temperatures that lift tickets will be free when the resort opens for skiing and riding on Thanksgiving Day, November 22. It’s the Northern Michigan ski resort’s earliest opening in four...
by Lissa Edwards | Nov 19, 2018 | Counties, Towns
Santa flies in to light the big, fat evergreen in the middle of Pennsylvania Park at Petoskey’s Holiday Open House, always held on the first Friday of December. After, Santa visits with wee ones in the park gazebo, resplendent in lights and garland for the...
by Lissa Edwards | Nov 19, 2018 | Counties, Towns
Give this darling town on Crystal Lake an extra hug for its Christmas parade award for Best-Decorated Emergency Vehicle (December 8 this year). And let us tell you, these first responders know how to decorate! Then spend the weekend just wandering the shops. Here’s a...
by Lissa Edwards | Nov 19, 2018 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
This local smoked butter will change the way you cook. From her storybook-farm in Kingsley, Sue Kurta, founder, owner and head cheesemaker at Boss Mouse Cheese, has helped pioneer Northern Michigan’s small but luscious artisanal-cheese industry. Kurta’s cheese,...
by | Nov 19, 2018 | Daily Photo
by Lissa Edwards | Nov 16, 2018 | Counties, Towns
Come Dasher, come Dancer, Prancer and Vixen—to Elk Rapids on December 1. This darling town tucked along Lake Michigan, Elk Lake and the Elk River welcomes reindeer to its holiday celebration from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. As the sun sets, take a free horse-drawn wagon or...
by Lissa Edwards | Nov 16, 2018 | Counties, Towns
Grand Traverse Bay winks in the background as happy families make their way from the Christmas tree set in the middle of Cass Street to Santa’s House at City Centre Plaza a block away. Spend a weekend wandering the shops and taking in snowy views. Here’s a peek at the...
by | Nov 16, 2018 | Daily Photo