Really, a rich life seems to be all about perspective. When the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens Canopy Walk opened in Midland a year ago, architect Alan Metcalfe described the ‘perceived risk’ embedded in many elements of his design: the pulse-quickening but satisfying experience of leaving…
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Saginaw Bay is one of the state's most popular walleye fishing destinations, and spring is arguably the best time of year to plan a trip to the Great Lakes Bay Region to experience it. Not only are the walleye fishing opportunities on Saginaw Bay excellent during the spring season, the…
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What's a family to do? Spring break is just around the corner (and every television commercial shows kids grinning from ear-to-ear and families having the times of their lives). You want that for your family, too! But you're working with a budget that won't budge, right? Don't let low…
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When you're in a place where festivals bring brews from around the globe to your tasting glass and exotic butterflies from the across the world to your fingertips, you know you've landed someplace special. From Michigan's biggest international beer tasting event to one of the top 100…
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Just being in the great outdoors is a magical experience all its own. But, when that magic means exploring the longest canopy walk in the country from four stories high in the treetops, ecotouring through more than 19,000 acres of some of Michigan's richest wildlife habitat, or trekking along…
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Wandering about art galleries with walls dripping in wonder, creating inside inviting studios shaped with dreamers and makers in mind, or eyeing up artisan finds at our open-air summer art fairs — chances to explore authentic culture, experience transformative art, and even create your own…
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Sipping on artisan cocktails crafted with house-made shrubs and syrups or swirling beautiful, blush glasses of rosé — these are the things spring and summer drinkable dreams are made of! Savor every last bit of seasonal bliss when you tuck into these local hotspots for wine and spirits —…
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From a top-catch, contemporary seafood eatery on the waterfront to an off-the-beaten-path microbrewery with farm-to-table fare — even spots where food trucks fall in line to serve up their local flavors window-side — spring and summer in the Great Lakes Bay are primetime for fresh, seasonal…
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Sipping on citrusy, dry-hopped IPAs or meeting parched lips with the soft foam of a fruit-forward, easy-drinking ale — smooth spring and summer vibes are served up by the pint at some of our favorite breweries and taprooms throughout the Great Lakes Bay. And, imagine enjoying it all on…
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When they're splashing at outdoor spray parks and indoor waterparks, ziplining and zoo-going — even building sky-high castles on soft, sandy beaches — that's when you'll know you've picked the perfect Pure Michigan spot that'll leave your kids shouting, "Best. Day. Ever!". So, pack your…
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