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Acorn Trail

Acorn Trail

Available for your next adventure! Acorn Trail is the Peninsulas' glamping experience in Northern Michigan. Just a skip away from our store in Cross Village, yet tucked away enough to...
A Century of Commitment to Michigan’s Natural Resources

A Century of Commitment to Michigan’s Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a storied conservation legacy dating back a hundred years to March 30, 1921. The genesis of the department’s conservation officers dates back even...
Tags: History Nature
The Rich History Behind Peninsulas North

The Rich History Behind Peninsulas North

The Peninsulas North team has been as busy as Sturgeon River beavers since opening in the spring of 2018. The latest Peninsulas shop offers the same high-quality, Michigan-inspired gifts, apparel...
Michigander: Clay Bowers, Expert Forager

Michigander: Clay Bowers, Expert Forager

Clay Bowers uses his years of experience foraging and hunting to help sustain himself and his family. He also founded Nomi Forager, where he works to educate others and spread the good word about nature's bounty. We sat down with Clay to learn more about his foraging skills and harvesting in Michigan's natural spaces.
Cooking with Mandy – Stories & Strawberry Shortcake

Cooking with Mandy – Stories & Strawberry Shortcake

Mandy McGovern is a food blogger, photographer and cookbook author. She’s also a chef/baker extraordinaire and a Michigander to boot. Most importantly, she is the author of a Peninsulas perennial favorite cookbook, My Little Michigan Kitchen, as well as the blog Kitchen Joy. I spoke with Mandy to learn about her inspirations and hear her story. Read on for the full interview as well as her delicious strawberry shortcake recipe.
6 Delicious S'mores to Try on Your Next Campout

6 Delicious S'mores to Try on Your Next Campout

S’mores are one of the best ways to bring a little something extra to a night around the campfire. And while the classic is great, sometimes it’s more fun to...
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Michigan Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Michigan Pumpkin Carving Stencils

There’s no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than to carve some pumpkins! Watching your candlelit carvings come alive as the sun sets is a great way for...
36 Hours on Road M-119, Tunnel of Trees

36 Hours on Road M-119, Tunnel of Trees

 If you want to see the beauty and history of northern Michigan up close, there are few better places than the famous Michigan highway, M-119, nicknamed “The Tunnel of Trees”...
Michigan Dates in History - October

Michigan Dates in History - October

From KISS to Harry Houdini — October is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you know?   October 1, 1967 Michigan’s...
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Top Fall Activities Near Cross Village, Michigan

Top Fall Activities Near Cross Village, Michigan

There is much more to Cross Village in autumn than just fall foliage, spectacular though it may be. Here's our highlights for Cross Village in the fall, from pumpkins to cider to the Great Lakes and everything in-between.
Michigan Dates in History - September

Michigan Dates in History - September

From the first B-24 Bomber produced at Willow Run to Detroit speedboat racer Gar Wood setting a world record of 124 MPH — September is full interesting anniversaries and memories...
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Michigan Dates in History - August

Michigan Dates in History - August

From the Detroit Zoo opening to Madonna's birthday — August is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you know?   August...
Tags: History