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Mackinac State Historic Parks Celebrates Longest-Running Archaeological Dig in American History

June 6, 2018June 7, 2018 Dianna Stampfler archaeological dig, Archaeology, colonial michilimackinac, mackinac state historic parks, mackinaw city, michigan history, pure michigan, straits of mackinac, treasure hunting

In 1959, the Mackinac Island State Park Commission contracted with Michigan State University to carry out a season of excavation, which has continued every summer since, turning into one of the longest ongoing archaeological digs in North America. This summer, Mackinac State Historic Parks’ archaeological program began its 60th consecutive season of work at Colonial Michilimackinac, in Mackinaw City, on Friday, May 24, with the cleaning and preparation of the dig site, and the kicked-off in full on June 4.

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Touring the Newest Pure Michigan Byway™

May 11, 2018May 14, 2018 Dianna Stampfler blue star memorial highway, coastline, dixie highway, heritage travel, highways, historic roads, lake michigan, lake michigan circle tour, lakeshore, michigan, pure michigan, red arrow highway, west michigan, west michigan pike

Last summer [2016], a 184-mile stretch of the West Michigan Pike, from St. Joseph to Silver Lake, became the state’s latest Pure Michigan Byway™ during a public ceremony at Muskegon’s Heritage Landing. The Michigan Beachtowns Association, which represents more than a dozen shoreline communities, collaborated with Travel Michigan and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to develop the byway.

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Hotel Walloon presents The Last Good Country: Walloon Lake, An Ernest Hemingway Occasion

March 13, 2018April 1, 2018 Dianna Stampfler aaa, city park grill, classic literature, Ernest Hemingway, ernie, hemingway, hotel walloon, last good country, nick adams, nobel prize, northern michigan, papa, Petoskey, pulitzer prize, pure michigan, trout, walloon lake

Hotel Walloon is pleased to present The Last Good Country: Walloon Lake, an Ernest Hemingway Occasion. This third annual event celebrating Ernest Hemingway’s connection to the northern Michigan area will take place Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29, with special guest Valerie Hemingway, who was both a personal assistant and daughter-in-law to the late author.

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From Berry to Bottle: Harvesting Juniper for MICHIGIN

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 promotemi

Before they even opened the doors to Long Road Distillers in Grand Rapids in 2015, owners Jon O’Connor and Kyle VanStrien knew they wanted to create a unique gin that would be a purely Michigan product.

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Explore Northern Michigan’s ‘Tip of the Mitt’ Wine Region Along the Bay View Wine Trail This Autumn

September 30, 2017October 1, 2017 Dianna Stampfler agriculture, bay view wine trail, culinary tour, michigan wine, northern michigan, Petoskey, pure michigan, tourism, wine tour

Northern Michigan is an ideal location to experience the changing of the fall colors and the bounty of the season. The 10 wineries that collectively that make up the Bay View Wine Trail are excited to host two weekends celebrating the harvest – November 10-12 and November 18-19.

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Throw Caution to the Wind During 6-Day Windjammer Sail Aboard Tall Ship Manitou

July 7, 2017July 21, 2017 Dianna Stampfler adventure travel, grand traverse bay, great lakes sailing, lake michigan, pure michigan, schooner manitou, sleeping bear dunes, tall ship, tall ship manitou, traverse city

You’re invited to set sail aboard the Tall Ship Manitou – one of the largest sailing ships on the Great Lakes – during a 6-Day Windjammer Cruise, September 17-23. Guided by the passionate, skilled and entertaining crew of the Traverse Tall Ship Company, this voyage sets sail out of Grand Traverse Bay aboard a replication of an 1800s “coasting” cargo schooner.

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4th Annual Mackinaw City Mustang Stampede Celebrates Pure Michigan’s Iconic Ford Muscle Car

July 4, 2017July 9, 2017 Dianna Stampfler car show, classic cars, ford mustang, mackinaw city, mustang, pure michigan, straits of mackinac

The Ford Motor Company rolled its first Mustang off the assembly line in 1964 and this classic muscle car remains one of the most iconic vehicles on the road today. More than 100 cars are expected to gather on Saturday, July 15 for the 4th Annual Mackinaw City Mustang Stampede to be held at Conkling Heritage Park, along the shores of Lake Huron, in downtown Mackinaw City.

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Escape to the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 promotemi kalamazoo, Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

Located in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, the AAA Four Diamond Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center is the perfect home-away-from-home for leisure and corporate travel.

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Hotel Walloon presents The Last Good Country: Walloon Lake, An Ernest Hemingway Occasion

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017 Dianna Stampfler aaa, boyne country, Ernest Hemingway, fishing, fly fishing, hemingway, horton bay, hotel walloon, last good country, nick adams, nobel prize, papa, Petoskey, pulitzer prize, pure michigan, trout, valerie hemingway, walloon lake, Windemere

Hotel Walloon is pleased to present The Last Good Country: Walloon Lake, the second annual event celebrating Ernest Hemingway’s connection to the northern Michigan area. The event will take place Friday, April 28th through Sunday, April 30th. The three-day event package includes two nights’ accommodation at the 32-room boutique hotel, as well as personally guided tours throughout the area and a chance to meet Valerie Hemingway, who was both a personal assistant and daughter-in-law to the late author.

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Protecting Michigan’s Historic Forts

February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 promotemi

Michigan is home to nearly 20 historic forts, some dating back to the early 1700s—decades before the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Detroit was founded in 1701, its first fort being built that year by the French and destroyed a century later by the 1805 fire which ravished the city. The British-built Fort Lernoult (renamed Fort Detroit and later Fort Shelby) was constructed in 1778 and demolished in 1827.

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A Taste of Success culinary fundraiser set for February 24 at TC’s Northwestern Michigan College

February 5, 2017February 6, 2017 Dianna Stampfler culinary education, culinary school, great lakes culinary, northern michigan college, pure michigan, traverse city

Patrons at the February 24 “A Taste of Success,” the largest annual fundraiser for students at NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute (GLCI), will enjoy a strolling dinner of international cuisine with local wine and craft beers, all prepared and served by culinary students.

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Crystal Mountain Celebrates 60 Years this Winter

November 23, 2016November 23, 2016 Dianna Stampfler benzie county, crystal mountain, downhill skiing, michigan winter, pure michigan, snowshoeing, spa

In 1956, a group of community members from Benzie County built a warming hut, fashioned a rope tow from a pick-up truck engine and opened Buck Hills Ski Area. Now in its 60th year, Crystal Mountain is a year-round resort recognized nationally by publications like Parents magazine and Conde Nast Traveler.

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Sample Regional & Global Fare at the 9th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival – November 17-19

October 30, 2016October 30, 2016 Dianna Stampfler beer festival, cocktail week, craft beer, craft cocktails, craft spirits, culinary tourism, date night, devos place, distilled spirits, downtown grand rapids, experience grand rapids, food workshops, foodie, grand rapids, grand rapids restaurants, hard cider, michigan beer, michigan spirits, michigan wine, night on the town, pure michigan, wine festival

More than 18,000 people are expected to enjoy a vast menu of food and beverage at the 9th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival coming up Nov. 17-19 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.