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A quick guide to great things to do when you visit Michigan

October 8, 2022 by Mark CampbellLeave a Comment

Michigan is a great state to visit. It is a vacationer's paradise with arts and culture, beaches, boats and lakes, nature activities, museums and history, vibrant cities, and sporting events galore. Take advantage of the businesses that keep people coming back to Michigan by offering perks to Detroit residents and visitors. Michigan is one of the Great Lakes states. Known for its scenic shorelines, the state has been making massive strides … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Bridges, Casino, Chocolate, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Festival, Film, Fishing, Flowers, Garden, Hiking, History, Michigan, Mountain Climbing, North America

Backpacking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 3 Nights

March 1, 2022 by Mark JoyLeave a Comment

Backpacking Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore backcountry is a great way to see this amazing park. The hike will take you to three different campsites, and it can be completed in just three nights! This blog post will give you all the information you need to plan your trip. I cover everything from what gear to bring, to where to find the best views. So if you're looking for an adventure, be sure to check out Pictured Rocks National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Backpacking, Beach, Castle, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Journey, Michigan, Mountain Climbing, Natural History, Waterfall

A Quick Visit to Detroit, Michigan

January 1, 2022 by Dave4 Comments

I've been fortunate to have visited this city twice in the past 2 years. The first time was in May 2020 and like the other major U.S. cities I visited in the early to mid part of 2020, it was a 'ghost town'. Returning this year, it was nice to see some life back in the downtown area. There is no other city like this in the U.S. - its heyday was decades ago, being built as a result of being the site of the early manufacturing of one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Casino, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Freeways, Michigan, Music, Paradise, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Marquette, MI for Winter Adventure

November 25, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Known as one of America's snowiest cities east of the Rockies, Marquette, Michigan is the ideal location for winter adventure for families, couples or a solo getaway. Visitors can expect to be invigorated by the outdoor winter activities – from exploring the frozen coast of Lake Superior and the surrounding snowcapped forests to skiing or fat-tire biking through Marquette Mountain to observing Marquette's natural beauties like frozen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Caves, Fishing, Hiking, Michigan, Restaurants, Rocky Mountains, Ski Trip, Wildlife

The Legal Evolution of Online Gambling Across the World

July 22, 2021 by Jaime ZamoraLeave a Comment

Online gambling has been in the news a lot lately, as many countries around the planet have made moves to introduce new legislation that would create a legal and highly regulated betting market there. How quickly has this happened in some countries compared to others? The North American Gambling Market The US is one of the countries with the most activity in their online gambling market just now. This is because new laws are being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Alabama, Alaska, America, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Britain, Canada, Casino, Chile, China, Colombia, Colorado, England, Europe, France, Illinois, Italy, Malta, Michigan

25 Reasons to Visit Petoskey Michigan

August 9, 2019 by Jaime ScilingoLeave a Comment

For people who are lucky enough to live on a coast, maybe Northern Michigan doesn't have the same appeal as it does for those of us who live in the Midwest.  There may not be any direct flights, unless you're coming from Detroit, but it is worth the connecting flight.  What makes Petoskey, Michigan so special?  I'll give you 25 reasons to visit Petoskey Michigan. Petoskey has been known as, "the land of million dollar sunsets," … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beer, Bicycle, Chicago, Cruising, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Golf, History, iPhone, Michigan, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, River Rafting, Scuba Diving, Ski Trip, Trekking, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

7 Best US Living History Museums

July 18, 2018 by Tonya Denmark3 Comments

If you want a little more out of a vacation, take the kids somewhere history comes alive. More than just a collection of artifacts, living history museums bring history to life in a way that children remember long after the visit. Think walking along the streets our founding fathers did or touching 450-year-old buildings. Imagine mining for gold or driving the first motorized vehicle. These hands-on experiences put you in the middle of history … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Boston, California, Drinking, Florida, History, Michigan, Museum, Oklahoma, Spain, Village, Walking tour, Wisconsin

Enoversity: The Best Wine Tasting Class in Chicago

November 9, 2017 by Jaime ScilingoLeave a Comment

Chicago is Bon Appetit's 2017 Restaurant City of the Year.  While the magazine gives a list of multiple restaurants worth visiting, it makes no mention of cocktails or drinks.  Perhaps it is because I live here and am spoiled by the great food, but I am always on the hunt for a well-priced wine or cocktail bar.  For people like Dave who is trying to visit every winery in the world famous Napa Valley, finding a decent wine tasting is not a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Chicago, Chocolate, Drinking, Food and Wine, France, Illinois, Michigan, Napa Valley, Restaurants, Wine Tasting

Chicago On A Budget: Money Saving Tips For A Vacation In The Windy City

October 28, 2017 by Allison TibaldiLeave a Comment

Chicago is a big city, but there’s no need to spend big bucks to have a great vacation. This vibrant Midwestern city is a cultural center with over 60 museums, towering buildings, innovative parks brimming with public art and a 26-mile lakefront filled with recreational possibilities. Some attractions won’t cost you a single cent but for those that do charge admission, CityPASS offers a money-saving, time saving booklet that visitors on a budget … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Art, Castle, Chicago, Cruising, Culture, Dolphin, Drinking, Egypt, Fireworks, History, Los Angeles, Michigan, Museum, Natural History, New York City, Paris, Pizza

Integrity in Grand Rapids-Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

July 26, 2017 by Charlene Scott1 Comment

Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States, has the distinction of being the only person appointed to both the positions of Vice President and President. Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned in December, 1973. President Richard Nixon resigned on August 8, 1974. Nixon’s resignation was a first for the United States. Presidents have been assassinated and have died while in office but none had ever resigned. Ford was in the right place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Christmas, Michigan, Monterey, Museum, Pearl Harbor, Philippines, River Rafting, Vietnam

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