Field Notes Archives

Soul of Detroit

Jamie Fabbri - June 23, 2026

Local writer shares stories about why she left Paris to explore the Motor City’s eclectic mix of hidden gems

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Ron Garbinski - April 7, 2026

Dazzling Designs Happy Campers and Boyne Resorts

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Ron Garbinski - December 5, 2025

Exploring Michigan: Tips, trends, and tidbits

Field Guide: Winter 2025

Ron Garbinski - December 18, 2024

Travel Trends: Booking.com’s travel predictions for 2025 include insights such as this: 41 percent of American parents say they would rather spend money on...

Field Guide: Fall 2024

Ron Garbinski - September 13, 2024

Exploring Michigan: Tips, trends, and tidbits

Field Guide: Summer 2023

Ron Garbinski - June 5, 2023

Isle Royal is one of the least-visited national parks, and check out the DNR’s Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit.

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Ron Garbinski - March 8, 2023

Best of the Best: Six Traverse City-area wineries won 41 awards in the Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition for American wines. Four earned top...