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The Dixboro Project: A Family Afternoon at The Outpost and The Boro
Read more…: The Dixboro Project: A Family Afternoon at The Outpost and The BoroOur family of five spent a perfect fall afternoon at The Dixboro Project in Ann Arbor. From ooey-gooey egg sandwiches and wood-fired pizza at The Boro to music and cider at The Outpost, we found a spot where history, nature, and great food meet.
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Celebrate Autumn at the Tahquamenon Falls Harvest Festival in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Read more…: Celebrate Autumn at the Tahquamenon Falls Harvest Festival in Michigan’s Upper PeninsulaCelebrate autumn at the Tahquamenon Falls Harvest Festival on Sept. 27 at the Lower Falls Campgrounds. Enjoy hayrides with Smokey Bear, a camper chili cook-off, pumpkin decorating, and archery while exploring the stunning Upper and Lower Falls—a classic Michigan Upper Peninsula fall getaway for families.
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Fly Above Michigan’s Fall Colors: Keweenaw Seaplane Tours Soar Over Peak Autumn Foliage
Read more…: Fly Above Michigan’s Fall Colors: Keweenaw Seaplane Tours Soar Over Peak Autumn FoliageSee Michigan’s Upper Peninsula like never before on an Isle Royale Seaplanes Fall Color Tour, running Sept. 24–Oct. 14, 2025. Soar over the Keweenaw Peninsula during peak foliage, then explore Hubbell, Lake Linden, and Houghton’s Canal Colors Festival for a full day of Pure Michigan fall fun.
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Mackinac Island Named America’s Best Place to Visit for Fall and Launches First-Ever Fall Fudge Festival
Read more…: Mackinac Island Named America’s Best Place to Visit for Fall and Launches First-Ever Fall Fudge FestivalMackinac Island—freshly crowned USA TODAY 10Best’s “Best Place to Visit for Fall”—will host its first-ever Fall Fudge Festival October 2–4, 2025. Enjoy fudge-making demos, bike tours with cider stops, and pumpkin-spice fudge while soaking in brilliant Great Lakes fall colors on this iconic, car-free Michigan island.
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Where Tradition Meets Modern Elegance: A Family Dinner at The Perch at Hobby Crest Resort
Read more…: Where Tradition Meets Modern Elegance: A Family Dinner at The Perch at Hobby Crest ResortPerched high above Hamlin Lake, The Perch at Hobby Crest Resort delivers a memorable family dining experience. From the creamy street corn dip to perfectly cooked salmon, every bite pairs beautifully with sunset views and live music. A warm, welcoming spot where tradition and modern flavor meet in Ludington.
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Ludington Getaway at Hobby Crest Resort
Read more…: Ludington Getaway at Hobby Crest ResortOur family’s Labor Day stay at Hobby Crest Resort’s Nantucket on Hamlin cottage combined East Coast charm, Hamlin Lake views, and endless outdoor fun just steps from Ludington State Park.
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Steffy McCourt is a Michigan-based travel writer, English teacher, mom of three, and explorer of the Great Lakes State. She shares practical tips and family-friendly ideas for unforgettable Michigan adventures. Steffy is associate editor of LA Family Travel and a freelance writer and photographer whose work has appeared in Midwest Living, We Are Teachers, USA Today 10Best, Metro Parent, Chicago Parent, Indy’s Child, and Southwest Ohio Parent. She is a member of NATJA and SATW and holds a BA in English from Indiana University and an MS in Educational Leadership from Butler University.
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