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As the fall season begins to make way for winter holidays, local TCAPS schools Long Lake Elementary and West have begun preparations for one of their busiest events of the year: their annual craft shows. This year, Long Lake’s show will fall on Nov. 14, and West’s one week later on Saturday, Nov. 21.
For any groups visiting northwest Michigan over the next couple weeks, we hope you’re thirsty. One of the country’s standout destinations for craft beer, Traverse City will be celebrating its annual Traverse City Beer Week Nov. 6-14. With more than 20 participating breweries and taprooms serving up a wide variety of suds, every member of your group is sure to find a pint (or several) to love.
For the first time since it was enacted in 1982, Benzie County is without an operating millage.
A row of upside-down cast-iron stove legs lines the roof of this place. Yes, actual stove legs, standing guard like a quirky fence against the sky. A Polish immigrant built the whole thing by hand from lake stones, driftwood, and twisted tree roots. He carved strange creatures into the furniture too. The result feels part restaurant, part museum, and part fairy tale.
Sunday in Michigan has a rhythm. Church lets out, coats come off, and somebody asks the big question: where are we eating?. For a lot of families, the answer is a booth at a small-town spot where the gravy, the pies, and the bread stuffing still follow recipes that taste like they came from a grandmother’s kitchen. This list covers seven of those places, from a famous Frankenmuth chicken dinner hall to a scratch-cooking stop in the Upper Peninsula.
With more length, depth, and volume than any other inland lake in Michigan, Torch Lake is a major draw for good reason. But not everyone wants to follow the crowd — sometimes, hidden gems like Lake Saint Helen make for a great alternative. Located in Roscommon County, this uncrowded lake has a water surface of 2,400 acres with lots of opportunities for aquatic recreation. Days spent here involve casting a line, taking a boat out, and wading in the water. With an 18-mile-long shoreline and a variety of fish species to catch, this underrated destination is an oasis for anglers and boaters, spared from the congestion of popular tourist hubs. The activities are plentiful, and the vistas are memorable as well — as one visitor described: "It's picturesque and numbingly beautiful. I cried when we had to leave. The beauty is astounding."
Imagine carrying a million-dollar lottery ticket in your wallet for nearly two months without knowing it. That's exactly what happened to this Michigan man.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Brendan Christopher / pexels Rat poison sits on hardware store shelves next to weed killer and bug spray, which makes it easy to assume you can use it however you like. In Michigan, that assumption can land you in violation of a 1931 penal code statute, a federal pesticide label requirement, or both. Rat poison laws in Michigan touch … This article, Rat Poison Laws in Michigan: What Homeowners and Pest Professionals Must Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Rat Poison Laws in Wisconsin: Rules for Bait Stations, Disposal, and Penalties • Rat Poison Laws in New Hampshire: Rules, Restrictions, and Penalties You Need to Know • Rat Poison Laws in Mississippi: Rules, Restrictions, and Penalties Explained
While the salmon run slowed on the Manistee River, the weekly fishing report says steelhead catches were reported to have been on the rise.
Lindsey Jenn November 3, 2026 0 Events , Michigan Photo courtesy of Melissa Coulier Wellness Community Invites Women to Disconnect from Screens and Reconnect with Nature. Detroit, MI — Recess Club, a Michigan-based women’s outdoor wellness community, has just added some additional outdoor experiences at trails and parks to take place through the end of 2026. Many of the recently added experiences are free and they are all designed to bring women together for outdoor gatherings that support both physical and mental well-being. Launched by wellness leader and movement specialist Melissa Coulier in 2025, Recess Club is a women’s outdoor wellness community designed to help women step away from screens, reconnect with nature, and restore balance through movement, breathwork, and meaningful connection. Founded on the belief that “we never grow out of the need for a reset—we just stop giving ourselves permission to take one,” The Recess Club is a community built around one powerful idea: adults need recess, too, especially women. Coulier, a certified Function First Pain-Free Movement Specialist and wellness educator, founded Recess Club to address the growing stress many women experience from constantly juggling careers, caregiving, and digital overload. Designed for wellness-curious women and anyone seeking authentic
The new name reflects that the longstanding business isn't just a hotel.
Your grocery cart is not a roadblock, the checkout line is not a surprise and the cereal aisle is not a reunion hall. Michigan shoppers can do better.
Michigan’s black bears are busy preparing for winter, and their search for food can bring them surprisingly close to campgrounds, orchards, and residential neighborhoods. One western Michigan township even issued a bear alert on October 30, 2026. Michigan is home to thousands of black bears, with most living in...
Some of the best burgers in Michigan come with a side of rented shoes. Bowling alleys have long been a place where neighbors meet up for league night, birthday parties, and a quick bite between turns. This list covers seven Michigan spots where the lanes and the kitchen work as...
A wild cottontail can raise several litters in one summer, and the young from early nests can start breeding before fall arrives. That math adds up fast. By late autumn, the results of all that busy nesting are often hopping across our lawns at dusk. I noticed it last week...
Cherry salsa sits right next to chocolate-covered cherries at this northern Michigan shop. More than 200 cherry products are open for sampling, which is a polite way of saying lunch is covered. It all started in 1989 with T-shirts sold from the trunk of a car, followed a few years...
Michigan's own Biggby Coffee just beat Starbucks in a national ranking of America's best coffee chains! And two other familiar names made the list. ☕🏆
Macomb, Michigan – Even as November settles in, one local garden continues to offer color and texture well past the usual peak. Featured recently on Fine Gardening, the space belongs to Kathy, a gardener with more than four decades of experience who has tended her current zone 6a property for eight years. The result is...
Looking for pure chocolate bliss at the most decadent shops in Michigan?. These 7 chocolate shops deliver rich handcrafted treats and unforgettable sweet experiences!. 1. Alpine Chocolat Haus (Gaylord) Gaylord’s Alpine-themed downtown is already one of the most charming streetscapes in northern Michigan, and Alpine Chocolat Haus adds a layer...
