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The Pointer Boat Is Back!

Posted on May 16th, 2017

Summer’s back and so is the Pointer Boat! Originally built in 1934, the Pointer Boat is one of our favorite ways to see Harbor Springs. Tours depart from Stafford’s Pier Restaurant downtown and continue along the shorelines of historic associations including Harbor Point and Wequeton…

Snow Much Fun – An Outdoor Winter Playground Guide

Posted on January 13th, 2017

The snow conditions in northern Michigan are nearly perfect right now and if you don’t have plans to come up and explore northern Michigan this winter, you should and here are 6 reasons why!

Cozy Winter Getaways. Our accommodations have it all. Stafford’s Bay View Inn offers cozy accom

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A Guest Blog Post – Why We Love The Crooked River Lodge

Posted on September 29th, 2016

We aren’t Disney people or waterpark people. We are nature people. We like hikes, kayaks and lakes. So when my husband turned 40, we knew we had to take our son (who is 6) and go up north to celebrate – and we knew we wanted to stay in a place the whole family could have fun. We were looking for low-key and…

103 Things To Do In Northern Michigan This Fall

Posted on September 21st, 2016

Are you ready for Mother Nature’s fantastic color show in northern Michigan? It’s coming soon! Whether you are here to visit or live here year-round, check out our list of 103 Things To Do This Fall. Alanson Area
1. Feed the fish in our pond, explore and hike our 20 acres, splash in our pool…

Sip. Savor. See. Stay.

Posted on September 9th, 2016

Immerse yourself in the beauty that is fall. The crisp air, the colorful trees and all things pumpkin. There is so much to enjoy during the fall season in northern Michigan, we hope you can find time to sip, savor and see a few of our favorites with a relaxing stay. Sip
Do yourself a favor and taste & to…

8 Ways To Explore Alanson – A Local’s Perspective

Posted on August 8th, 2016

I love the feel of small communities, especially my “new” hometown, Alanson. Not only do I love the location, my family and I love exploring all the area has to offer. Here are a few of my favorite ways to explore and embrace our community.

Visit Sanctuary Island on the Crooked River
A must

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5 Reasons Why I Love Harbor Springs

Posted on July 21st, 2016

Born and raised in Harbor Springs, no matter where life takes me, I will always call this place home. Below are some of my favorite places to visit and classic must-do activities loved by locals. Make a day out of all five or spread them out for some goodness each day, but don’t miss these Harbor Spri…

9 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Time In Charlevoix

Posted on July 18th, 2016

It won’t take long to discover why our beautiful community is known as #CharlevoixTheBeautiful! Here are 9 ways to make the most of your time in Charlevoix.

Venetian Festival – July 16 – 23
A highlight of the summer season in Charlevoix – attracting tens of thousands of vis

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Things To Do In July

Posted on July 8th, 2016

The month of July is an exciting time for Northern Michigan. It’s the perfect time for being outdoors, the water finally starts to warm up, and there are so many fun events to attend. Read below for a list of things to do in the area for the Month of July! Boyne Thunder:
The Boyne Thunder Poker Run is a u…

5 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Summer – A Guest Post

Posted on June 7th, 2016

Whether you are a local lucky enough to call Northern Michigan home or a visitor who has chosen their vacation destination wisely, I hope you’ll find the time to try something new this summer or rediscover an old favorite! I love Michigan, born and raised in the Upper Peninsula and now raising m…