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Spring 2026

  • Megan Swoyer

    Graceful Notes

    Music (just melodies, without words) helps me write, and I love that many composers echo nature in their songs.

  • A Sense of Connection

    Authentic updates honor a historic home in Harbor Springs

  • Restoring the Grand

    Michigan’s longest river is about to rediscover its pulse in Grand Rapids, and paddlers are invited along for the ride.

  • Field Guide

    Dazzling Designs Happy Campers and Boyne Resorts

  • Dutch Treat

    Make your Tulip Time visit to Holland easy by signing up for a special tour.

  • Belgian-Inspired Flavors

    Albion Malleable Brewing Co. mixes draft beer with in-house scratch cooking that’s a favorite of the college town’s residents and visitors alike.

  • Michigan’s Top Lake Towns

    When it comes to weekends or vacation time, we like to make a beeline to one of these enjoyable locations. With the help of a handful of in-the-know locals weighing in, we reveal these cities’ popular hang-outs and best-kept secrets, and explore everything from the prettiest beaches to perfect picnic fare.

  • Rave Review on the Riverfront

    This St. Clair favorite serves up great food with awe-inspiring sights, and is close to a lot of fun diversions.

  • Churning Up Treasures

    Beach glass collectors recommend hitting the shoreline ahead of others in the spring to discover the best keepers

  • Six to Try

    From park updates to fun treks, here’s a sampling of favorite outings in southeast Michigan.

  • Lakeside Luxe

    Located on a point with 375 feet of frontage on Maceday Lake, the more than 5,000-square-foot house takes full advantage of the lot’s unusual shape.

  • Escape Into Nature

    These welcoming fishing lodges offer what may become a much-needed spiritual adventure

  • Thread Heads

    This year, the two women opened a needlepoint shop, The NeedlePoints North, in Traverse City. “More and more folks want to get off their phones. They’re recognizing that they’re on some sort of device all the time,” Wipperman says.

  • A Celebration in Nature

    Blowing out birthday candles on the banks of the Sand River

  • A New Boutique Venue

    St. Ignace’s charming Boardwalk Hotel “puts a small shine” on downtown with its 14 guest rooms and live music.

  • 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.

  • Travel Companions

    Michigan Blue recently caught up with Brooke Roe, the author of the Great Lakes Vibes Collection — modern coffee table books that pick up on the nuances of some of Michigan’s most loved destinations.

  • Fresh Fixings

    Not only is asparagus a delicious and nutritious early spring vegetable, but it’s also an herbaceous perennial; it dies back to the ground each fall and sprouts back from the crown each spring. Plantings can last 15 years or more, making it a great return on a small investment.

  • Cottage Calm

    The Pantone Color Institute’s Cloud Dancer inspires a peaceful, slow waltz with everything from furnishings to wallpaper to paint.

  • Megan Swoyer

    Loon Lessons

    Editor Megan Swoyer shares cottage memories

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