Scenic Sailing
For centuries, majestic schooners have plied the waters of the Great Lakes. Today, visitors to Drummond Island are invited to
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Author: Dianna Stampfler
Hemingway Presentation Coming Up May 15 at the Pigeon River Country Discovery Center
Ernest Hemingway’s time in northern Michigan will be the subject of a presentation on May 15, from 6 to 8
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Downtown Clare has a new vibe, thanks to a new wave of entrepreneurs
The small farming town of Clare (population around 3,300) is experiencing significant business growth thanks to group of entrepreneurs working collaboratively to enhance the historic downtown district with boutiques, cafés and unique shops. Centrally located in the heart of Michigan’s lower peninsula, Clare sits at the crossroads of US-10 and US-127. In 2016, 51 buildings were collectively listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Clare Downtown Historic District.
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Michigan Cares for Tourism Volunteers Headed to Kalamazoo in April to Help Build Wiffle Ball Fields at Mayors’ Riverfront Park
As part of the 2024 Pure Michigan Tourism Conference this April, a group of volunteers will join Michigan Cares for Tourism (MC4T) for a half-day project at Homer Stryker Field in Mayors’ Riverfront Park—home of the Kalamazoo Growlers baseball team.
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Rejuvenate & Reinvest in Yourself this Spring in the Petoskey Area
As we transition into spring – the season of growth and renewal – it is the perfect time to focus on self-love. Focusing on activities that awaken your senses, celebrate life and generally increase endorphins can be as simple as a quick mani and/or pedi, a walk along a wildflower laden woodland trail or taking up a new hobby.
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Superior Adventures
Guided five-mile kayaking trips take Upper Peninsula paddlers through the world-famous Soo Locks.
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Upcoming Poetry Retreat Highlights Works of Saginaw Native Theodore Roethke
Budding writers, nature lovers, creative individuals and literary historians are invited to participate in the inaugural Roethke Poetry Retreat, May 3-5 in Saginaw, hosted by the Friends of Roethke Foundation.
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Michigan State University Extension Announces 2024 Agritourism Summit
Michigan State University Extension has unveiled the details of its 2024 Agritourism Summit. The Agritourism Summit will be held at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City on Wednesday, May 8 from 9:30am-4:30pm. Preceding the event on Tuesday, May 7 will be the Pre-Summit Farm Tour and Welcome Soirée, located on-site at multiple Agritourism establishments across Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties, from 9:00am-7:00pm.
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Dirt to Glass Conference scheduled for August 22-23, 2024 in Traverse City, Michigan
“Dirt to Glass™ was founded with the express purpose of elevating the Michigan grape and wine industry by encouraging higher quality wine made from Michigan-grown grapes thus increasing global recognition,” says Amanda Danielson, advanced sommelier, and co-founder of Dirt to Glass™. “We hope to inspire growers and producers by exposing the quality potential of Michigan and resulting income to ensure economic sustainability for Michigan grape growers of any size.”
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Novel Destinations in the Petoskey Area
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to a locale featured within the pages of a good book—where the scenery, architecture, activities, or people were so inspiring that you just wanted to walk in the shoes of the story’s characters? There are a handful of novels and short stories set in and around the Petoskey area which are worth a read, followed by a first time or return visit.
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PASS FC Announces Grand Rapids Women’s Semi-Pro Soccer Team
PASS F.C proudly announces a Grand Rapids Semi-Pro women’s soccer team in the United Women’s Soccer League. This semi-pro soccer team will be the only UWS team located in West Michigan and will begin play in the summer of 2024. The team will focus its recruitment on local players, consisting of college athletes, recent graduates, and professional athletes. They will compete in the Great Lakes conference along with Michigan Jaguars, Michigan Stars, Michigan Hawks, Nationals SC, Livonia City, and more.
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Tapping Into Michigan’s Sweetest Season During Annual Michigan Maple Syrup Weekends
To celebrate Michigan’s oldest agricultural activity, 16 members of the Michigan Maple Syrup Association once again invite Michiganders to experience this unique process during one of three Annual Michigan Maple Syrup Weekends coming up from mid-March through early April throughout both peninsulas.
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Author & Educator Valerie Hemingway to Lead 3rd Annual Walloon Lake Writer’s Retreat
The quaint northern Michigan village of Walloon Lake provides an idyllic backdrop for writers to discover and hone their skills and the 3rd Annual Walloon Lake Writer’s Retreat (April 18-21, 2024) offers an inspiring, intimate and collaborative setting for those seeking stimulation and ideas for their literary works. This year’s special guest moderator is Valerie Hemingway, author of the 2005 memoir Running with the Bulls: My Years with the Hemingways.
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