Petoskey Area Blog
Top 5 Winter Things to Do when You’re Not on the Slopes
Three ski resorts, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Nub’s Nob, grace the Petoskey Area and offer more than 160 runs between them. From fantastic beginner areas to black diamond excitement, if you want to ski or board, this is the place to be in Michigan. But the fun doesn’t stop [...]
Pond Hill Farm: your winter destination for family fun in northern Michigan
Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs started small. First, Jimmy Spencer had a self-serve vegetable stand with an honesty box for the money. Then there was a small farm market, built by Spencer and his parents, Sharon and Jim. Apparently, if you build it, they will come. The market attracted [...]
Why spring skiing is the best skiing in northern Michigan
Spring is a time of renewal—the days are longer, the trees are slowly waking up from their slumber, and gardening plans begin to seem reasonable. Soon, the first spring plants will burst from the thawing soil. Migrating birds will return. Also, the skiing is absolutely fantastic. You heard us right. [...]
Romantic Date Night Ideas in the Petoskey Area
Romantic Date Night Ideas in the Petoskey Area Whether you’re looking for a unique dining experience or something a little more affordable, the Petoskey area has some great choices to take your sweetie out for a great date night. It’s not all about where you go to eat, put a [...]
Cozy Up with Unique Dining Options in Petoskey Area
Mother Nature has finally delivered a winter wonderland to northern Michigan, blanketing our small towns in white. While some may prefer the fast pace of snowmobiling or downhill skiing, others are looking for a more relaxed experience that pairs snowy fun with delicious fare. Winter is also a great time [...]
7 Best Winter Hikes in the Petoskey Area
Maybe you long for the tranquility and stillness that accompanies winter hiking. Bright, white drifts muffle your footfalls as you navigate the trail in snowshoes. Huge crystalline flakes flash briefly on your coat before melting. Chickadees rasp their calls to one another, flitting past you in search of winter forage. [...]
Here’s the Skinny on Fat Tire Biking
Gone are the days when snow signaled the end of biking season. With the growing popularity of "fat bikes" our area has embraced winter riding by grooming many of our best local mountain bike trails for winter riding. For those not in the know, a fat bike is a bike with [...]
Classes and Seminars Make Bay View Even More Appealing
Did you know the Bay View Association offers educational classes and seminars open to the public every summer? Centrally located on Little Traverse Bay, the Bay View Association is a Chautauqua registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1875, the summer community has offered the area educational opportunities [...]
The Bay View Association in the Petoskey Area welcomes you with Victorian charm and grace
As you round a turn on US 31 when driving through Petoskey this summer, you’ll suddenly be greeted by salmon-colored sidewalks and gingerbread houses from another era. Do yourself a big favor. Don’t just glance and keep driving – stop and experience the historic elegance of the Bay View Association. [...]
Top Winter Activities in Petoskey Area
Michigan skiing in Harbor Springs and Boyne Falls is something unrivaled, but what about all the other fun things to do? For your avid après skier, Petoskey Area has an endless number of fun things to do off the slopes too. Take your pick – there are so many fun [...]