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Warm woolen mittens & fluffy down coats — wrap up the family for wintertime adventures! Whether you sled down snowy slopes or twirl loops at outdoor ice rinks — enjoy the hot cocoa & rosy cheeks afterwards!

Whether you gather for tree lighting ceremonies or holiday markets — shop the world's largest Christmas store or mingle at merry concerts — discover where to be for all the holiday glee when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Pure Michigan!

No matter the season — or whether you’re craving craft beer, wine, or cocktails — you’ll find plenty of places to savor local flavor when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan. Make your way through this hand-picked guide of artisans & opportunities, and discover for yourself!

A $20 million, four-year effort, the creation of the Canopy Walk and other features within Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens is the Foundation's largest project ever, officially opened to the public in October 2018.

Dow Gardens — and its Whiting Forest, Canopy Walk and other features within — offer a year-around menu of novel experiences, a virtual merry-go-round of adventures circling the seasons, a picnic of perspectives.

Whether you're looking to surprise your sweetheart or simply get away together, these bed & breakfasts in Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region will ensure the moments of relaxation you imagine actually happen!

Some of the best amateur hockey players in North America will meet in Saginaw, Michigan, USA during the spring of 2024 to compete for the Canadian Hockey League’s top team honors in the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow.

Where traditional art galleries & museums mingle with modern murals — and inspiration dances in the streets at public art displays — take a trip through these vibrant cities in Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region and welcome your senses to the limitless possibilities of art!

The Great Lakes Bay Region is a year-around fishing destination. That goes double for the winter fishery this popular destination boasts.

Anglers from across the Midwest travel to the Great Lakes Bay Region in search of another transient species, the always popular walleye.

Summertime is primetime for walleye anglers visiting the Great Lakes Bay Region. Not only is the weather stellar, a world-class walleye bite occurs on Saginaw Bay through June, July and August.

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.