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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Photo: BaySail by @baycitymilove Toes in the toasty-warm sand, a cool breeze in your hair, and sparkling freshwaters everywhere you turn: it’s summertime in Pure Michigan, and the moment to dive in and unwind has finally arrived! Photo: Bay City State Park by @finnandkelly While…
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Photo: Bay City State Park by @shineonsunfish When the kids have been cooped up for way too long and what you really need is a weekend away together, the answer is here, families: on uncrowded beaches and mellow bike rides — at zoos and on ziplines — even four stories high on a forest canopy…
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Photo: Tobico Marsh at Bay City State Park by @baycitymilove Maybe you’ve been craving dropping a line or hitting a trail (camping) , good ole bonfires and s’mores (camping) , and spending some laid-back time outdoors with the ones you love… going camping! Read on to peruse where to park your RVs…
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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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We care deeply about all who live, work, and visit here in the Great Lakes Bay Region. That’s why, throughout COVID-19, we’re taking every step possible to keep you safe as you get back to doing the things you love — like discovering new outdoor adventures, tasting the craft of our local chefs…
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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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