November is the month when we, as a culture, highlight thankfulness and gratitude. We give thanks for what we have—our homes, jobs, communities, food, friends, family, health, and so much more. However, repping an attitude of gratitude should not be …
The clock has yet to toll on the spooky season, and we’re already gearing up for yuletide festivities in Downtown Petoskey. Soon, lamp posts will be relieved of their cornstalk dressings and given wreaths and twinkle lights to cast the …
With temperatures having finally dipped to coincide with the recent change of season, it feels far more suitable to broach the impending subject of the holidays. I can hear the protests already, but please, don’t start hum-bugging just yet. After …
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July marks a high point of the summer season—fireworks light up the sky, boats fill the bay, and the beaches teem with frolicking sunbathers—it’s the time to be in Northern Michigan. To celebrate the sunny days and warm nights, Downtown …
Flags fluttering in the breeze off the bay, ice cream drips dropping on colorfully chalked sideways, and the flip-flopping of sandals going in and out of shops and eateries—these are some of the quintessential sights and sounds of a Northern …
For Whom the Bell Tolls: All Aboard the Downtown Trolley Read More »
Contrary to popular belief, things are constantly changing in small-town communities. Whether you’re a stalwart year-round resident or a Petoskey first-timer, we’d love to showcase a few of the new establishments getting situated amongst the beloved businesses and restaurants of …
Even with the chilly spring mornings in Northern Michigan, nature always finds a way to bloom, and here in lovely Petoskey, we’re lucky enough to have intergenerational efforts ready to aid Mother Nature. Now that the spring season appears to …
Intergenerational efforts bring blooms to Downtown Read More »
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday in which good times, good fun, and impish antics are encouraged and enjoyed by all, regardless of one’s family heritage—after all, we’re all Irish on this Saint’s Day! March 17 began as a religious …
After a very green Christmas in Northern Michigan, we’re all grateful for the massive amount of snow that has rejuvenated the outdoor winter activity sector! Skis, snowboards, snowshoes, ice skates, and sleds are in full glory – not to mention …
We’ve nearly made it. We’re just a handful of days away from closing the chapter of 2023 and starting a new one entitled “2024.” Whether or not this has been your year, a lot of good has come of it, …
Kool & The Gang said it best: “Oh, yes, it’s Ladies’ Night // And the feeling’s right // Oh, yes, it’s Ladies’ Night // Oh, what a night.” It’s the time of year when hunters take to the trees and …
Recently, you may have noticed some new storefronts and signage in Downtown Petoskey, ushering in new businesses and establishments that diversify our already vibrant shopping district. One such business is garnering attention by serving up tasty drinks, delivering diverse tunes, …
