Waterways

Mixologist Rob Hanks of Reserve Wine & Food in Grand Rapids prides himself on his creative concoctions featuring locally-produced spirits.

Harvest a bounty of fall inspiration at Frederik Meijer Gardens, from cooking with mint and lemongrass to crafting gourds and intriguing bonsai creations.

A craftsman knows the rules, teaches Great Lakes Boat Building School Director Patrick Mahon, and when and how to break them.

No liberties: Each piece on every limited edition work can be referenced in Royal Oak.

Once upon a time, avid global adventurer Stephanie Schlatter used a camera to make memories of the places and people who impacted and inspired her along the way.

As a child, Carol Petrowski was at her dad’s heels as he pointed out rare Arbutus flowers and tiny lives teeming in ponds.

Rooted to a rich legacy of innovation and craftsmanship, the state’s second largest city has evolved into a world-class mecca for creative expression — and year-round arts discovery.

Graduates of multiple disciplines from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit have long been planting new roots of creative entrepreneurism and artistic craft.

“People are looking for places to travel that are close to home,” notes Nancy Cain, director of public relations for AAA Michigan. The good news: Much mileage isn’t required to find new adventures near your own backyard.

While Michigan’s array of courses make it a golf mecca, not all are ideal teaching grounds for young players due to pace of play requirements, says Eric Fink, head golf professional at Bath’s Hawk Hollow course. Luckily, Michigan is also home to several 18-hole putting courses where multiple generations can play together in a relaxed setting.