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02/12/2025

❄️ Alpena Ice Fest is back! ❄️

Bundle up and head to downtown Alpena for a magical winter wonderland filled with stunning ice sculptures, live carving demos, and frosty fun! 🧊✨ Warm up with local eats, shop small, and enjoy the best of Michigan winter.

📅 Date: Feb 15th
📍 Location: Downtown Alpena

Tag your crew and let’s make some cool memories! ❄️🤍

02/10/2025

Spring break is on its way! Start planning your spring break staycation or long weekend getaways with this cheat sheet of the top 10 things to explore in Newaygo County.

Find affordable family fun at these ‘hidden gems’ in the small towns of Newaygo County.

02/10/2025

There are lots of ways to cure cabin fever this winter in the Traverse City area.

Explore all the ways to be active outside or relax indoors in the Traverse City area.

02/09/2025

🐾❄️ The UP200 is back! ❄️🐾

Get ready for one of the Midwest’s premier sled dog races, racing through the breathtaking trails of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! 🐕🛷✨ Join us in Marquette as we cheer on these incredible mushers and their hardworking teams as they take on the grueling 200-mile journey through the snowy wilderness.

📅 Date: Feb 13-17th
📍 Location: Downtown Marquette (Start & Finish)

Bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and experience the thrill of the trail! Who’s ready to see these amazing pups in action? 🏁🐾

02/07/2025

🧊❄️ Munising Ice Fest 2025 is here! ❄️🧊

Get ready for an epic weekend of ice climbing, adventure, and winter fun in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! 🧗‍♂️🏔️ Whether you’re a seasoned climber or just want to watch the pros scale frozen waterfalls, Munising Ice Fest is the place to be!

🔥 Gear demos
🎤 Expert clinics & presentations
🍻 Après-climb fun with friends

📅 Date: Feb 11-16th
📍 Location: Munising, MI

Bundle up, embrace the cold, and experience the thrill of winter climbing! Who’s ready to take on the ice? 🧊💪

02/03/2025

Downhill skiing is not the lone element for a spectacular winter getaway at Shanty Creek Resort. Those absent with the need for speed down a mountain shouldn’t flake out on family or group trips to Shanty Creek, as the resort packs in activities beyond skiing and snowboarding.

Even if you’re not a downhill skier, don’t flake out on a wintertime adventure at Shanty Creek Resort. From heated outdoor pools to a new Snow Glide tour, the fun-for-the-whole-family activities pile up at Shanty Creek.

02/03/2025

"Get ready for a snow-filled spectacle! ❄️⛄ The Winter Carnival at Michigan Tech is back, bringing larger-than-life snow statues, thrilling competitions, and endless winter fun Feb 5-8 🎿🔥

Who’s ready to embrace the UP winter like a true Husky? "

01/30/2025

The luxury travel site, Travel Curator, came up with “35 of the Best and Coolest Small Towns in the US” last year. Mackinac Island is praised for its “step-back-in-time” character.

Plan an escape to one of ‘America’s Coolest Towns.’

01/28/2025

The newly reimagined Fall Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island will move to the first weekend in October.

Don’t let National Plan For Vacation Day go by without blocking out these new dates.

01/27/2025

Paige previews the upcoming Meijer Winter State Games, hitting Marquette on February 7-9.

01/24/2025

Snowfall blankets Ga***rd into a white canvas that beckons you to hurriedly or slowly fill with vivid activities. From slow snowshoe hikes in solitude to shredding the slopes with friends or family, reach the speed you desire in Ga***rd.

Ga***rd offers a gamut of activities to experience at your own pace. A skier, snowshoer and snowmobiler share why Ga***rd is Northern Michigan’s winter wonderland.

01/22/2025

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the battle is on for plotting gestures and escapades that celebrate you and your partner’s ever-flowing love. For those emphasizing cozy spaces and affordability, Battle Creek offers a refreshing reservoir from which to fill a romantic itinerary.

Let this Valentine’s Day be both a reminder of the love shared with your loved one and Battle Creek’s charming slate of romantic amenities and attractions.

01/21/2025

Come and taste the eclectic assortment of delectable flavors in one of Michigan’s top dining destinations during the upcoming Traverse City Restaurant Week, Feb. 23-March 1.

Experience Michigan’s Most Exciting Foodie Town during Traverse City Restaurant Week.

01/21/2025

Follow along as Paige checks out the slopes at Marquette Mountain Resort, explores a hushed snowy trail for a winter hike, experiences the small town charm of downtown Marquette and more.

01/20/2025

The physical challenges stemming from Hank Hawley’s horrible accident are overwhelming.

Yet, not even all of that outweighs the most frustrating fallout: Hank hasn’t been able to come back home.

A new build by Eastbrook Homes will fit Hank Hawley’s needs after backbreaking fall.

01/20/2025

The great outdoors are literally just outside the resort’s front door, with easy access to snowmobiling and hiking trails. From the Bay Mills Resort & Casino parking lot, snowmobilers can access hundreds of miles of groomed paths, including day-trip routes to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Tahquamenon Falls and the Soo Locks.

The great outdoors are literally just outside the resort’s front door, with easy access to snowmobiling and hiking trails.

01/16/2025

In South Haven, visitors can explore a food scene that offers more value and unique specials in winter.

Juicy burgers, sizzling steaks, delectable sushi, or small plates with big flavors for date night – or maybe a sweet baked treat to start the day – in South Haven visitors can explore a food scene that offers more value and unique specials in...

01/16/2025

Choose from outdoor adventure, a picturesque downtown shopping scene for some retail therapy and the upcoming Frostbite Trail excursion that offers a self-guided craft beverage and dining experience.

MLive's Paige Spisak highlights some of the top reasons to check out Charlevoix.