Michigan Travel Stories

May 5, 2023 • 6 min read

Plan the perfect trip to Michigan with these top tips on planning, etiquette and health and safety.

May 1, 2023 • 8 min read

Michigan's two peninsulas combine natural beauty and bustling city life, and plenty of activities in the state don’t cost a penny.

May 1, 2023 • 7 min read

Known as the Great Lakes State, it's water-based fun that makes the biggest splash in Michigan. But there's lots more to do besides...

Apr 29, 2023 • 5 min read

Michigan may be the birthplace of the automobile but that's not the only transport option. Here are the best ways to get around the Wolverine State.

Apr 28, 2023 • 7 min read

Tour charming small towns, marvel at the view as your car hugs the lakeshore, and explore dense forests on our favorite Michigan road trips.

Apr 28, 2023 • 4 min read

Every season brings its own delights in Michigan but some are a little more challenging than others! Here's your guide to the best time to visit.

Apr 28, 2023 • 7 min read

From multi-day wilderness adventures to easily accessible family fun, here is our pick of the best hikes in Michigan.

Apr 26, 2023 • 6 min read

Michigan boasts beautiful wild landscapes, charming small towns and thriving, vibrant cities. Where to begin? These are our 11 favorite places to visit.

Jan 4, 2023 • 5 min read

Michigan’s national parks aren’t household names – which is why these pristine natural treasures are yours to explore, without the crowds.

Aug 11, 2022 • 11 min read

From stargazing at a dark sky reserve to touring lighthouses, here are the best free things to do in Michigan.

Oct 2, 2020 • 5 min read

Some of the United States' best wineries are also great places for a hike. Here are a few wineries that pair gorgeous walks with after-hike wine tastings.

Oct 1, 2020 • 7 min read

Here are five ski areas that you probably haven't heard of but are worth considering for your next adventure.

Jul 23, 2020 • 5 min read

For mask-wearing city-dwellers desperate for a change of scenery, there are options within driving distance to blow off some steam – without rubbing elbows…

Oct 29, 2019 • 5 min read

From crackling frozen beaches in winter to iris-strewn wooded trails in summer, Alpena County, Michigan welcome nature lovers year-round. 

Sep 13, 2019 • 3 min read

Columbus vs. Ann Arbor, two cities intrinsically linked thanks to the historic rivalry between Ohio State vs. Michigan. But off the field, which college town…

Jun 25, 2019 • 7 min read

It wasn't long ago that the American beer market was dominated by a handful of factory-produced brews that bore only a passing resemblance to what those…

Sep 26, 2018 • 6 min read

U-pick fruit farms and super-stylish homegoods stores, vertiginous dunes and high-gravity beers: this is Harbor Country, a strand of eight charming towns…

May 15, 2018 • 6 min read

A first visit to one of the Great Lakes redefines ideas of what a lake can be. The deep, cold waters stretch out as far as the eye can see toward a flat…

Dec 11, 2017 • 6 min read

We all know that lodging can make a break or vacation, but staying somewhere truly unique – a tipi, say, or a giant bird's nest, or even spending the…

Aug 30, 2017 • 8 min read

Visitors who arrive in Detroit expecting an apocalyptic landscape will be surprised by what they find. After years of population decline and hitting rock…

Jul 19, 2017 • 5 min read

If Detroit isn’t on your list to consider for a family vacation, it should be. This historic city has automobile and music legends to spare, plus unique…

Aug 1, 2016 • 2 min read

Partial to parkour? Go giddy at the sight of a glacier? Whether your kicks come in the form of skiing, surfing or chasing a storm, the USA has an…