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U.P. Getaway

Brimley, a small Upper Peninsula town nestled on Lake Superior’s Waiska Bay, west of Sault Ste. Marie, bustles with outdoor recreation, history, and lively entertainment options.

Coolness Factor

The sport of curling spreads in popularity and access across the state

In the Groove

It’s summertime, and the living is easy — and Mackinac Island’s nightlife is humming, too

Making Cinematic Waves

With venues in three Lake Huron cities, this annual film festival spotlights the importance of guarding the world’s water supply

A Walk in the Woods

Lush new nature preserves pack miles of trails and plenty of wildlife into fun outdoor outings

Beaux Arts Beauty

A pandemic-era closure gave the Belle Isle Aquarium’s caretakers an opportunity to make this Detroit gem shine.
morel mushrooms

A Morel Hunter’s Paradise

With two big annual events — the Mushroom Festival and the Jeep Blessing classic — Mesick rates as the place to be in May
Skiers

A Modern, New Look

The U.P.’s Snowriver Mountain Resort introduces a high-speed ski lift as part of its $10-million transformation
The Manistee River

Marvelous Manistee

A 154-year-old Victorian-influenced port city undergoes a 21st-century renaissance

A Secret Spot

With its sandy Lake Erie beach, the quiet little town of Luna Pier relishes a secluded world that’s all its own.

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