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! While here, will you sail Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay on a tall ship or go wine tasting on…
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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 walk the kids won’t stop talking about for years…
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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! With campgrounds in Michigan officially reopened, now’s the time to plan your upcoming outing and look…
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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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If there’s one thing that’s really abundant around here, it’s the opportunity to get outside and explore! Chances to float your boat or pedal your way through town (wind in your hair, and maybe even a pint in-hand), all here . The longest canopy walk in the United States (that hovers four…
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As tourism businesses everywhere work tirelessly to pick up, dust off, and open their doors to the new normal COVID-19 has forced upon the travel industry, the lifeline holding many together is the very thing that built them: loyal, local patrons. With the help of crowdfunding platforms and…
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On May 16, 2020, a storm system began moving through Michigan, bringing six to eight inches of rain over a 48-hour period. On May 19, as a result of the heavy rainfall, the Edenville Dam and Sanford Dam were breached, resulting in a 100-year flood event that forced more than 10,000 Midland…
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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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While we all navigate our new normal during the coronavirus, one thing’s for certain: it's time to support local like never before. That's why we’re looking to shine a little light on the positive — by sharing some of the ways our community is coming together (without actually being…
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