(231) 526-1272 or (231) 526-0276 1129 N. Lake Shore Dr., Good Hart, MI 49740 What’s worth giving up electricity, running water and a bathroom for? Wilderness State Park, that’s what! You heard right—the UTR crew spent the night in a rustic cabin—and we didn’t even mind, because we got to experience one of Michigan’s most beautiful places to connect with …
Northern Crepes
(231) 526-1272 or (231) 526-0276 1129 N. Lake Shore Dr., Good Hart, MI 49740 www.primitiveimages.com/northern-crepes Now, a while back, I mentioned something about finding something tasty to eat… and that’s where Ceci’s brother Matt Bauer and his Northern Crepe Cart comes in. Matt took a French classic, filled it with fresh Michigan ingredients and brought it all the way to …
Primitive Images
(231) 526-0276 1129 N. Lakeshore, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 www.primitiveimages.com First we stopped by Ceci Bauer’s Primitive Images. It’s a little log cabin that offers unique antique and rustic furniture as well as creative goods such as hand-crafted wooden bears, hand-loomed rugs and beautifully made jewelry. We had a great conversation with Ceci and managed to browse our way into …
Dam Site Inn, The
(231) 539-8851 6705 Woodland Rd., Brutus, MI 49716 www.damsiteinn.com About twenty miles south on U.S.-31 in the town of Brutus is a place called The Dam Site Inn, and not only do they claim to serve the best chicken on the world (and have a haunted table), they just might have one of the coolest retro bars in the world, …
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
(231) 436-4100 9001 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 www.mackinacparks.com/historic-mill-creek-discovery-park If you like Michigan history, nature and adventure, you’ll love the Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park. It’s just five minutes east of the Mackinac Bridge on scenic U.S. 23, and it’s a great family place where you can learn about Michigan’s past, its wildlife and a whole lot more. Jeff …
Rosa’s Squeeze Inn
(989) 734-2991 16454 U.S. 23, Millersburg, MI 49759 In search of that hot meal, we found a restaurant that’s so nice, it’s two, two, two restaurants in one! Just eight miles farther north on U.S. 23 in the town of Millersburg, we found a restaurant that’s The Chuck Wagon by day and Rosa’s Squeeze Inn by night. The Chuck Wagon …
Manitou Shores Resort
(989) 734-7233 7995 U.S. 23 N., Rogers City, MI 49779 www.manitoushores.com Just seven miles north of Rogers City we found a place that was so relaxing, it lowered our collective blood pressure the moment we pulled in. If you’re looking for laid back log cabin luxury, Manitou Shores Resort is the place to kick back and unwind. It’s quiet and …