Michigansbest Archives October 2024
6 breathtaking fall color hikes feature Lake Michigan views, national forest hues
Here are the 29 state park projects that will be completed by the end of 2024
Late-night food joint opens new location in Portage
Northern Michigan meadery takes gold and silver medals in national competition
Bob’s Bites: This chef dipped meatballs in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos – and it’s delicious!
Up North fall festival offers fall color, haunting, costume contests
Haunted shipwreck museum to open for one day only
Rustic campgrounds along Lake Superior are covered in “golden carpet” as first leaves fall
Up North town to host Ironman endurance race for 2 more years
Bird’s-eye view shows explosion of peak fall color in Northern Michigan
2 ships that collided, sank 170 years ago rest intact on the bottom of Lake Huron
Get paid to hike Pictured Rocks: Park interpreter post open to the first 750 applicants
Not sure where to see Northern Lights? Try these 3 Dark Sky preserves on Lake Huron shoreline
Dune overlook trail follows a colorful canopy leading to Lake Michigan
Pieces of freighter rest on Lake Huron shore 119 years after sinking in storm
Photos show fall bursting into color in Northern Michigan
Delightful Up North vineyard has big barn tasting room, treehouse with a view
Tulip Time’s 2025 schedule starts a day early, tickets on sale this month
3 meteor showers in October, November offer triple treat for skywatchers
DNR names new ‘blueway’ for kayakers as Lower Grand River earns water trail distinction
154-year-old shipwreck rests under 8 feet of water on Lake Huron reef
Pancake breakfasts, the Milky Way and Lake Michigan: A stay at Sleeping Bear Inn
House of Chimney Cakes Café brings Instagram-worthy pastries, savory plates to Ann Arbor
Missing Anna’s Porch Cafe? You can find some of its menu items at this new Jackson restaurant
‘We’re in the forever business’: See how antique apples are being preserved at Sleeping Bear
Local Eats: Take a flavorful journey at Madras Indian Grill in Grand Rapids
Sarah’s Cafe brings Motown feel, Soul Food Sundays to downtown Saginaw
Enjoy a cinnamon roll the size of a small child’s head at The Bread Shed
Fall color quickly developing at this rustic Up North state park
Bear holding big stick, using tree as back scratcher announces last day of U.P. zoo’s season
Sleeping Bear Dunes rings the bell for leaf peepers: peak color is here
Explore the south side of this popular Up North state park with these guided hikes
It’s happening, Pictured Rocks reaching peak fall color
Looking for an office with a view? Sleeping Bear seeking winter interns
U.P. historic state park with 2 Lake Superior lighthouses to get new long-range plan
New Fireplace Lounge near famous Tunnel of Trees has a cozy vibe, delightful design
From gangsters to brawls, uncover Muskegon’s lore on this walking tour
Michigan‘s ‘most amazing’ state park is looking for an interpreter
Up North town has 2 fall color driving loops, peak colors coming soon
10,000 acres of Keweenaw Peninsula nature preserve to become part of state forest
Search more than 70 bed and breakfasts throughout Michigan in one spot
Bob’s Bites: How Slapp’n Slabs fed my parking lot BBQ obsession
Stretch of beautiful Michigan fall colors leads to this tranquil remote wilderness area
Take a fall color stroll in this thriving 80-acre forest
New sauna with panoramic views coming to U.P. waterfront
Hike past century-old farms and bluffs formed by glaciers in Sleeping Bear’s historic district
Contest will send people racing after big wheel of cheese rolling down Marquette Mountain
Porcupine Mountains extends visitor center hours amid late fall color
October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle
Ornate details make this Northern Michigan bridge marvelous
Hike under the Hunter’s Moon to Muskegon’s Lost Lake
Michigan welcomed a record-breaking number of visitors last year. See how they spent $29B
Underwater robotics world championship coming to Michigan’s marine sanctuary
Miconic: Photographer’s new book shows off stunning images of Michigan’s favorite places
Last weekend to zipline through fall colors in Muskegon State Park
Legendary Sleeping Bear overlook offers beautiful sunsets, sweeping Lake Michigan views
This week's full Hunter's Moon will be the brightest supermoon of the year
National forest beach to get kayak roller, boulder wall
‘Bermasaurus’ among new, renovated U.P. mountain biking trails
See the full Hunter’s Moon by kayak or trail on these nocturnal tours
Mackinac Island’s popular Halloween Weekend will have trick-or-treating, a trail run, live music
Exquisite Northern Michigan estate boasts equestrian arena, charming log home
National forest partners with youth to repair equestrian boardwalk
Fall colors peaking in Paradise, painting Tahquamenon Falls yellow, orange and red
Up North historic village to transform into Halloween attraction for one day only
Join the Hunt for the Reds on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Sleeping Bear on a mission to save rare 19th century apples from extinction
Pedal and drink: Lapeer bicycle shop rolls out new healthy smoothie bar
Asian American flavors fill the menu at Q Bakehouse & Market in Ann Arbor
You’ll find more than coffee at Daily Grind & Food Hub near Jackson
Goaty’s sandwich shop offers ‘All That and a Bag of Chips’
Local Eats: Yummy doughnuts like Fun in the Sun and French toast draw customers here
Iconic 1,800-pound anchor outside Up North museum is perfect photo op
Local Eats: 19th century farm sources local produce for fall recipes
Bob’s Bites: ‘Big Back’ movement goes ‘fufu’ for Fork in Nigeria food truck
Follow fall color in Up North national forests with this interactive map
Halloween-themed drag show coming to Michigan beer hall
Abandoned prison to open for 5 days as haunted attraction
Brightest comet of the year to make rare appearance this weekend
Small Southwest Michigan café named after 1920s political scandal turns 100
Hike Deadman’s Hill for this scenic lookout, trails with Jordan River Valley views
New West Michigan mountain biking trail twists through old apple orchards, under tree canopies
Want to get married on Mackinac? Wedding Show to spotlight island experts
1 millionth camp night at Michigan’s state parks includes couple’s cat
Bloody brunch, haunted mansion and the Giant Pumpkin King: Saugatuck goes all out for Halloween
4 lantern-lit hikes planned at Up North state park despite construction closure
Step into a Victorian-era funeral on this ‘Obituary Tour’ of Muskegon’s historic homes
22 Michigan eateries join forces to aid Hurricane Helene victims
3 U.P. towns compete in Plaidurday plaid-off
Check on Up North fall color progress with these live feeds
150 skeletons are scattered around this lakeshore town competing for spookiest title
Great Lakes cruising season coming to a close
Campground in U.P.’s Hiawatha National Forest gets ‘glow-up’ with tree removal project
One of the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in the entire U.S. is in Michigan
Shanty Creek's chairlift rides take you gliding over treetops on October weekends
Be part of a paranormal investigation at haunted mansion on Lake Michigan
Short-lived Draconid meteor shower is an oddity, peaks tonight and Tuesday
Spray-paint mural transforms Up North pedestrian tunnel connecting downtown to Lake Michigan
Holland’s windmill was so busy this season it’s staying open for two more weekends
New forest boardwalk at Tahquamenon Falls will replace aging staircase to viewing area
Popular Apple Pie Vodka is back with Gypsy Spirits + Blake’s Hard Cider collaboration
Spectacular bridges, dams are perfect upgrade to your Up North fall color tour
Argus Farm Stop has combined cafe, farm-fresh grocery for a decade
Try a Bob Seger or Jimi Hendrix latte while you shop for their music at Checker Records
Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm Market restaurant delivers unique, fall flavors
Saginaw barber turned restaurateur brings Detroit-style corned beef
No Name Saloon offers comfort food with rooftop seating in Muskegon
Civil War era cider mill is still a fall staple after 160 years
Walk among life-size dinosaurs along this majestic Up North forest path
New Kalamazoo food truck serves Nigerian food, staples from other cultures
Cabins overlooking Lake Huron part of huge overhaul to Up North recreation area
Bob’s Bites: T&T’s carne asada and wet burrito are the explosion of flavors you need in your life
Looking for fall colors in Pictured Rocks? Park rangers pick their favorite trails
Giant sequoia forest to be planted in Detroit neighborhood
Shipwreck rests upright, intact under 135 feet of water in Lake Huron
Mackinac Island resort beats out Lake Geneva spot for top rank in Midwest
From ziplines to lighthouses, this fall color tour takes the scenic route along Lake Michigan
See birds, fish and more during float down this pristine Up North river
Pieces of these 2 fall shipwrecks lay jumbled together a half mile from Pictured Rocks lighthouse
Clad yourself in plaid and celebrate Plaidurday in this U.P. town
Michigan’s tallest waterfall getting $600K park development
Jeep fall color run coming to Up North trail town with $500 grand prize
Two footbridges lead to this small island park in an Up North river
Crew members floated in Lake Huron on deck pieces for 36 hours after 1872 shipwreck
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