One of our very favorite small town outings is the Kalkaska National Trout Festival, and it's coming up quickly on the busy calendar of great Northern Michigan things-to-do! 

The fairs, festivals, and carnivals of yesteryear live on in Northern Michigan. The simple joys and pleasures of a small town event create memories to last a lifetime, and there's none quite as quaint and classic as the Trout Festival. It's celebrating its 81st edition in 2017, and as it closes in on a century of great e...

For the 41st year, the North American Vasa brings skiers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world to Northern Michigan. What a race, and what a place!

It's really no wonder that our cities, towns and beautiful natural landscapes have been drawing Nordic skiers to the woods and trails of the Vasa Pathways for over four decades. Between little Williamsburg and Traverse City, the Vasa trail system is a world-class setting for any outdoor activity, and on the second weekend in February, it...