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Our Suggested Tunnel of Trees Scenic Route (2026)

Our Suggested Tunnel of Trees Scenic Route (2026)

Planning a drive along Michigan's famous Tunnel of Trees in 2026? Follow our suggested scenic route for navigating the M-119 closures while discovering Harbor Springs, Good Hart, Cross Village, Legs Inn, and other favorite stops along one of the Midwest's most scenic drives.

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...
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.