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.
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
A Modern, New Look
The U.P.’s Snowriver Mountain Resort introduces a high-speed ski lift as part of its $10-million transformation
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.









