Photo: Canopy Walk at Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens by @nrupalikulkarni If all autumn gave us was colorful leaves, crisp, cool sweater weather, and a few pumpkin spice lattes — that'd be more than enough. But, here in Pure Michigan, fall's cozy goodness just keeps unfolding from there! Wine…
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Photo: Canopy Walk at Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens by @sallyannrudy Leaves piled high like mountains (begging little feet to jump right in), patches of oversized pumpkins, and orchard trees dotted with tart, juicy apples — fall turns Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay into a cool and colorful…
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Photo: Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens by @michigan_made98 Deep crimsons, warm-honey golds, and vibrant greens: autumn sweeps our Pure Michigan landscapes in color you just have to see for yourself. And the only thing better than a slow-winding drive through it all? Heading straight here to the…
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The childhood game of "Duck, Duck, Goose" is simple. The grown-up, Great Lakes Bay version is delightfully more complex: deciding which form of fowl — duck or goose — to pursue, in one of Michigan's richest waterfowling regions. Duck hunting on the open waters of Saginaw Bay; duck (or…
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Michigan white-tailed deer hunting comes in several flavors, and two of the tastiest and most fruitful are features found prominently here in the Great Lakes Bay Region. This deer-generous region straddles the shift from southern Michigan farmlands to northern Michigan forests, where…
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Photo: Canopy Walk at Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens by @w0wupsided0wn If there’s one thing that’s abundant around here, it’s the opportunity to get outside and explore! Chances to paddle or pedal through town (wind in your hair, and maybe even a brew in-hand), all here . The longest canopy walk…
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The author, Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV, spends lots of time targeting popular species like walleye on Saginaw Bay in the Great Lakes Bay Region. A sport fishery is only as good as the access opportunities. Without the facilities to get boats safely in and out of the water, we would all…
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Jake and Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV spend a lot of time targeting a host of species in the Great Lakes Bay Region. While walleye are king, this region of the state offers outstanding fishing for a host of other species as well. No pun intended, but a fisherman can only “tackle” the fish of…
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Imagine a girls’ weekend in a magnificent mansion. Or you and your honey nestled in and snuggled up, enjoying perks of the on-site spa. Or maybe just imagine yourself beautifully far away from it all, neck-deep in your in-room jetted tub. Whether you're looking to surprise your sweetheart or to…
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Growing up in the Great Lakes Bay Region, fall was a time of year when all sights were trained on the migrating flights of waterfowl. The open waters of Saginaw Bay still offer outstanding waterfowl hunting opportunities, but a different kind of migration attracts outdoor enthusiasts these…
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