A Century of Commitment to Michigan’s Natural Resources
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a storied conservation legacy dating back a hundred years to March 30, 1921. The genesis of the department’s conservation officers dates back even...
The Rich History Behind Peninsulas North
The Peninsulas North team has been as busy as Sturgeon River beavers since opening in the spring of 2018. The latest Peninsulas shop offers the same high-quality, Michigan-inspired gifts, apparel...
Michigander: Clay Bowers, Expert Forager
Clay Bowers uses his years of experience foraging and hunting to help sustain himself and his family. He also founded Nomi Forager, where he works to educate others and spread the good word about nature's bounty. We sat down with Clay to learn more about his foraging skills and harvesting in Michigan's natural spaces.
Cooking with Mandy – Stories & Strawberry Shortcake
Mandy McGovern is a food blogger, photographer and cookbook author. She’s also a chef/baker extraordinaire and a Michigander to boot. Most importantly, she is the author of a Peninsulas perennial favorite cookbook, My Little Michigan Kitchen, as well as the blog Kitchen Joy. I spoke with Mandy to learn about her inspirations and hear her story. Read on for the full interview as well as her delicious strawberry shortcake recipe.
6 Delicious S'mores to Try on Your Next Campout
S’mores are one of the best ways to bring a little something extra to a night around the campfire. And while the classic is great, sometimes it’s more fun to...
Michigan Pumpkin Carving Stencils
There’s no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than to carve some pumpkins! Watching your candlelit carvings come alive as the sun sets is a great way for...
36 Hours on Road M-119, Tunnel of Trees
If you want to see the beauty and history of northern Michigan up close, there are few better places than the famous Michigan highway, M-119, nicknamed “The Tunnel of Trees”...
Michigan Dates in History - October
From KISS to Harry Houdini — October is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you know? October 1, 1967 Michigan’s...
Top Fall Activities Near Cross Village, Michigan
There is much more to Cross Village in autumn than just fall foliage, spectacular though it may be. Here's our highlights for Cross Village in the fall, from pumpkins to cider to the Great Lakes and everything in-between.
Michigan Dates in History - September
From the first B-24 Bomber produced at Willow Run to Detroit speedboat racer Gar Wood setting a world record of 124 MPH — September is full interesting anniversaries and memories...
Michigan Dates in History - August
From the Detroit Zoo opening to Madonna's birthday — August is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you know? August...
Michigan Dates in History - June
From ratifying the 19th Amendment to give women the right to vote to the opening of Bob-Lo Island Amusement Park — June is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the...
