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M-119 Tunnel of Trees Detour Guide (2026)

M-119 Tunnel of Trees Detour Guide (2026)

Planning a drive along Michigan’s famous M-119 Tunnel of Trees in 2026? Get the latest detour map, road closure updates, and travel information for visiting Cross Village, Good Hart, Legs Inn, and Northern Michigan this season. Learn how to navigate the temporary washout closures while still enjoying one of the Midwest’s most scenic drives along Lake Michigan.

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”...
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...
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...
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.
Cross Village Community Parade 2021

Cross Village Community Parade 2021

Cross Village paraded its creativity and appreciation for their community this weekend! Check out the highlight reel from this years festivities!