The Verdant Ramble

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”...
Mackinac Island Ice Bridge Adventure

Mackinac Island Ice Bridge Adventure

Big Mac is easily one of Michigan’s most famous bridges, but do you know about Mackinac Island’s other, lesser-known bridge? The “Ice Bridge” is a natural pathway to Mackinac Island...
The Legacy of Stormy Kromer

The Legacy of Stormy Kromer

If you’ve lived around the Great Lakes for long enough, you’ve definitely seen at least one Stormy Kromer cap out in the wild. But how much do you know about its creation, or how it ended up as a symbol of Yooper pride? Read on as we dive headfirst into the history of this iconic Michigan and midwesterner hat.
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! 

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...