Petoskey Area Blog
Mother’s Day Getaway and Other Gift Ideas
Our moms and those who are mother figures in our lives deserve thanks more often than we show them. Mother’s Day gives us all a great excuse to make them feel extra special and for us to show them that we care! To all those looking for a great gift [...]
5 Unforgettable Hikes for Summer Days in the Petoskey Area
Everyone thinks of water when they think of the Petoskey area. But there’s so much to love about the land! Carnivorous plants, delicate orchids, towering dunes, cedar cathedrals, blackberry thickets, and beautiful vistas await folks who tread the hiking paths that thread across this region’s landscape. Though we can’t describe [...]
Spend your Vacation Cycling the Little Traverse Wheelway
Have you ever stopped to count the number of bikes strapped to cars, all headed to our outdoor paradise? Cycling is huge in the Petoskey area, and there’s a standout trail that beats them all for recreational cycling: The Little Traverse Wheelway. Wheelway fans know what we’re talking about. It’s [...]
5 Things for a Northern Michigan Summer Bucket List – Petoskey Area Edition
You won’t want to miss these fun things to do in Boyne Falls, Boyne City, Alanson, and Petoskey. It’s no secret that there is not a shortage of things to see and do in the Petoskey Area communities in the summer months. Why miss out on any of it? Take [...]
Petoskey Area bakeries offer special, delectable treats for every occasion
You pull open the door, and enticing aromas fill the air: butter, sugar, and rich chocolate. You see crusty baguettes and sourdough loaves. Fancy Dutch treats. Cream-filled donuts and cinnamon rolls. Fruit pies with real butter crusts. You’ve just stepped into a Petoskey area bakery. Need to fuel up after [...]
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 [...]
Outdoor Dining in the Petoskey Area
In northern Michigan, we like to soak up every bit of summer – because it is so short! Although there is outdoor dining year-round at some area restaurants, summer outdoor dining is just a little sweeter here. If you’re looking for outdoor dining options in Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Alanson, Bay [...]
Top 10 Ways to Spend Your Spring in Petoskey Area
As a season of long goodbyes, winter in the Petoskey area lets itself out the door slowly. It takes a while for northern Michiganders to peel off the many layers of clothing and embrace the changing seasons. But when spring finally peeks from behind the clouds, we celebrate. After all, [...]
Novel Destinations in the Petoskey Area
Novels and Short Stories Set in and around 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? [...]
No Snow? Snow What! Fun Things To Do Here This Winter With Kids
Mother Nature is apparently suffering some type of memory lapse and has her seasons confused. December in northern Michigan traditionally means snow on the slopes - February is typically the coldest month of the year for the Petoskey area too. That is not the case either... Even if nature didn’t [...]