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...
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”...
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.
The Perfect Michigan Road Trip
Have you ever wanted to take a road trip through Michigan but don’t know where to start? There is a wealth of state parks and interesting cities and towns all...
Experience the Best of Berkley
The best part of moving our Peninsulas store five doors west in beautiful, downtown Berkley? We get to keep our AWESOME neighbors. From the moment we opened Peninsulas’ store in...
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...
Michigander: Daniel Ryniak, Trail Bike Rider
Daniel Ryniak is one of those folks that you could talk to for hours on end and still long to hear more of his stories. As an avid trail bike rider and adventurer, Daniel cannot get enough of the outdoors. He goes for a total immersive experience, packing up little more than his hammock, coffee and chapstick. “In a little over a year, I have ridden over 1000 miles in Michigan. I rode my bike across the state twice as well as from Ohio to Reed City and back,” Daniel shares.
I was able to chat with Daniel after he stopped in our shop to pick up a state of happiness patch. Read on for tips and tales of the trail (and a few close encounters!)
Summer Fun in Michigan State Parks
Once the weather gets warm, Michiganders from all over the state know that it’s time to take advantage of the summer sun and get outdoors! But everyone has their own...
Top 6 Tips for Stargazing in Michigan
Want to learn more about our constellations? Get a good view of the northern lights? Finally see the milky way in all its glory? If you’re craving a glimpse of the unfettered beauty of a sky full of constellations, look no further! We have the perfect guide to get you started on an awe-inspiring night of Michigan stargazing.