News & Fun in Michigan
Michigan Travel – While our focus is Michigan’s Thumb region, we strike out across the Great Lakes and find fun and things to do.
We look for places to see geared for families on a budget. We look for unique and one-of-a-kind spots that the tourists don’t know about.
Michigan has been a traveler’s destination for over 100 years. That is part of our Michigan history, and many great sites and stories came as a result.
We commonly take a road trip throughout Michigan to explore some out-of-the-way places that we want to know more about.
Destinations include; Michigan’s Upper Penninsula, The sunrise coast, the wine-producing areas and vineyards of Traverse and Southwest Michigan, the greater Detroit area, and even nearby Illinois and Ohio.
Here are some of our best Michigan Travel posts.
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports have triggered mass travel cancellations, threatening Michigan’s tourism sector. State officials warn of significant economic losses due to reduced visitor spending and a shift in Canadian travel patterns.
Thunder Bay, Ontario, features a vibrant food scene influenced by its rich history and diverse cultures, prominently showcasing dishes like Persian rolls, Finnish pancakes, wild rice, and craft beer. Local ingredients and traditions shape the region’s culinary identity, celebrating community and heritage.
Gravity Hill in Benzie County, West Michigan, offers a captivating optical illusion where vehicles appear to roll uphill. Visitors experience this phenomenon through a combination of scientific principles and local folklore, attracting curious tourists and enhancing the mystery of the site.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport has achieved a historic milestone in 2024, exceeding 4 million passengers with a nearly 10% increase from 2023. The airport is investing over $750 million in infrastructure upgrades to sustain growth and economic development in West Michigan.
Delta Airlines expands its operations at Detroit Metropolitan Airport with new nonstop flights to Tulum and Dublin, increasing service to Munich, and implementing advanced airport technologies like Digital ID and Parallel Reality, enhancing traveler convenience and experience.
The Sanilac Petroglyphs are one of our most visited attractions in the Thumb region. Attracting thousands of visitors each year. The historic park has been featured on the PBS television series Michigan Under the Radar.
We check out some of the best winter festivals in Michigan for 2023. It is a great way to shake off the winter blues.
Over the years, our most famous and visited hotels have strived to create iconic Michigan dishes that people seek to experience. Great Lakes caught fish and regional specialties and are found in these historic hotels’ grand dining rooms. These establishments have …
