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Fall Weekend Getaway Amazon Favorites
Read more…: Fall Weekend Getaway Amazon FavoritesPlanning a fall weekend in Michigan? This packing list has you covered with cozy pajamas, durable hiking shoes, festive drinkware, and stylish travel bags. Whether you’re road-tripping to the Upper Peninsula or cider-sipping in Ann Arbor, these essentials ensure your autumn adventure is both practical and fun.
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Paws and Waves: The Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in Michigan
Read more…: Paws and Waves: The Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in MichiganMichigan’s shoreline is just as much for dogs as it is for people. With sandy stretches at Warren Dunes, off-leash hours at Kirk Park, and dog parks at First Street Beach, pups can splash, dig, and play their way through summer. Here’s where to find the best dog-friendly beaches in Michigan.
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Flyleaf Grosse Pointe: Where Books, Bites, and Cocktails Create the Perfect Escape
Read more…: Flyleaf Grosse Pointe: Where Books, Bites, and Cocktails Create the Perfect EscapeFlyleaf in Grosse Pointe Farms is a three-story retreat where books, food, and cocktails come together. With its inviting bookshop, delicious bistro menu, and rooftop bar, Flyleaf is the perfect spot for readers, foodies, and friends looking for a memorable literary-inspired escape.
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Sugarloaf Mountain: A Family Hike with Views Worth the Climb
Read more…: Sugarloaf Mountain: A Family Hike with Views Worth the ClimbSugarloaf Mountain in Marquette, MI, is a family hike that rewards every step with unforgettable views of Lake Superior and the Huron Mountains. With both easy and challenging trail options, this half-mile climb is one of the Upper Peninsula’s most popular outdoor adventures for locals and visitors alike.
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The World’s Last Copper Smelter Reopens for Tours on the Keweenaw Waterway
Read more…: The World’s Last Copper Smelter Reopens for Tours on the Keweenaw WaterwayOn the Keweenaw Waterway, the Quincy Smelter—once the last stop for copper before powering America—is open for tours. Step inside original 1890s buildings, see historic machinery, and learn how nearly a billion pounds of copper were processed. Tours run daily through Labor Day from Ripley, Michigan.
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Hancock Named 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture — A U.S. First
Read more…: Hancock Named 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture — A U.S. FirstHancock, Michigan has been named the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, the first city in the U.S. to receive the honor. The year will feature international cultural exchanges, festivals, and events celebrating the city’s deep Finnish-American roots and its role in preserving Finno-Ugric traditions.
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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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Andrea Melaragni can be found reading anything and everything—from psychological thrillers to romantic comedies. She has spent the last twenty years as a middle school educator, a role that continues to provide opportunities for her to share her love of reading and writing. Andrea holds a B.S. in Education and an M.A. in Reading and Literacy K-12 from Central Michigan University. She resides in Plymouth, Michigan, with her husband and two children.
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