As the Michigan woods thaw and awaken from their winter slumber, a clear fresh sap begins to flow from the sun-warmed trees that dot the rural landscapes. Regarded as the state’s oldest agricultural activity—dating back to the Native Americans—maple sugaring draws a rich history on the process of boiling down sap into syrup.
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It’s no surprise that the woods and waters of Michigan are home to more than 400 species of birds. From the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler and Great Lakes Piping Plover to the majestic Bald Eagle, these winged creatures draw crowds hoping to get a glimpse of them in their natural habitat.
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Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold— one of America’s most influential naturalists— by visiting a place he spent summers in his youth. Les Cheneaux is now home to a historical marker honoring Leopold’s time in Les Cheneaux. See the woods and water that surely formed Leopold’s early impressions of the natural world.
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As the winter snow melts away, spring wildflowers begin to push their way up through the ground to welcome the new warm-weather season. Located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, Michigan is home to approximately 1700 native wildflower species of all shapes and sizes, found from coast to coast to coast.
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Michigan-based North Peak Brewing Company introduces its latest craft beer—a summer seasonal called Mighty. This sessionable melon ale (4.8% ABV | 22 IBUs) boasts aromas of watermelon, berry and guava. This exceptionally drinkable beer is the perfect balance of malts, melons and gently-hopped Vanguard, crystal and Michigan chinook hops.
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For the past several years North Peak has been hosting cancer fundraiser events, raising over $300,000 for national childhood cancer research. This year North Peak has decided to host an independent event to direct funds to the local cancer community.
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Spirits were high at the 2nd Annual Full Contact Cocktails Competition, held recently at New Holland Brewing Company’s pub and restaurant in downtown Holland. Mixologists from around the state gathered to vie for the Grand Prize of travel and lodging to “Tales of the Cocktail”—a nationally-acclaimed competition in New Orleans, LA.
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Tickets are on sale now for the 5th Annual Beerfest at the Ballpark on Saturday, April 30, at Cooley Law School Stadium.
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The Michigan Maple Syrup Association is once again planning three weekends of celebrations focused on the state’s oldest agricultural activity during the 4th Annual Michigan Maple Weekend. Overall, more than 25 sugar makers are participating in the festivities.
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On May 7, 1917, some 75 delegates representing every county in western Michigan came together at the Pantlind Hotel (now the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel) in downtown Grand Rapids. The result of that initial meeting was the formation of the Michigan Tourist and Resort Association (MTRA), later called the West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA).
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Bier Distillery Company has announced that it is expanding operations into a new 4,000 square-foot building at 5295 West River Drive NE (#100) in Comstock Park, near Fifth Third Ballpark.
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Deep in the heart of Texas…that’s where the Michigan-produced North Peak Beer is now be found. Tony Grant, COO / CEO of Northern United Brewing Company (NUBCo) says this is the eighth state for North Peak distribution. NUBCO encompasses the North Peak, Grizzly Peak and Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales brands of craft beer.
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Michigan-based Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales has teamed up with some of the world’s most noted gypsy brewers in two new collaboration beers have just been released in limited quantities nationwide, at just $15 per bottle (while supplies last).
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