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🍂 Fall Color Tours: Lake Charlevoix & Round Lake Just when you think the season’s winding down, the best part arrives. From September 26 through October 12 (weather permitting), the Harbor Princess heads south to Charlevoix for Fall Color Tours on Round Lake and Lake Charlevoix. This cruise is the ultimate autumn experience: fiery reds and golds glowing along the shoreline, mirrored by sparkling blue waters. As the boat glides across the lake, you’ll feel like you’ve found the best seat in Northern Michigan’s fall color theater. Seasonal refreshments are available on board—perfect for sipping while snapping photos of the… Read More »

For years, a beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline near Bay Harbor was quietly enjoyed by a few families and their friends. Now, thanks to the vision of the Little Traverse Conservancy (LTC) and the generosity of many donors, this land has been transformed into a preserve that belongs to everyone. Welcome to Enji-minozhiiyaamigak, the Place of Peacefulness. From Private Gem to Public Treasure This 56-acre preserve is nestled in Bay Shore. It is a scenic spot between Petoskey and Charlevoix once known as a bustling train stop. With a quarter mile of Lake Michigan shoreline, the property had long… Read More »

Golf, History & Island Life In late August, we packed up for a weekend getaway to Drummond Island Resort—a chance to sneak in a little golf, soak up some history, and get a taste of that slow-paced “island life.” Getting There Reaching Drummond Island is half the adventure. You have to take the ferry from DeTour Village at the eastern edge of the Upper Peninsula. The actual ride takes less than five minutes, but the wait to get your car onto the ferry can stretch to an hour or two depending on traffic. Once you make it across, though, the… Read More »