PIO / MNA - Spring Destinations - May 2023

DESTINATIONS

A PREMIER MICHIGAN RECREATIONAL GUIDE

BENZIE COUNTY

LAKE COUNTY

MANISTEE COUNTY

MASON COUNTY

MECOSTA COUNTY

MONTCALM COUNTY

NEWAYGO COUNTY

OSCEOLA COUNTY

WEXFORD COUNTY

In This Issue

Pages 4-7

Lake County

Pages 8-10

Benzie County

Pages 11-13

Osceola County

Pages 14-17

Manistee County

Pages 18-20

Mason County

Pages 22-27

Mecosta County

Pages28-30

Newaygo County

Pages 31-35

Concerts

Pages 36-38

Montcalm County

Pages 39-41

Wexford County

Pages 42-44

Camping

Page 45

Explore Sparta

Pages 46-47

Dispensary Directory

Pages 48-49

Realtor Directory

Pages 50-53

Service Directory

Venture WEST MICHIGAN

From Grand Rapids and Mount Pleasant to Traverse City, there is a lot to see, experience and enjoy. We have small towns to explore and big city attractions sure to keep you busy. Whatever your tastes or preferences are, you will find something waiting for you here in that perfect vacation spot.

Pure Michigan? West Michigan is pure enjoyment that’s only a few

hours away by car, if that.

Casinos. Shopping. Amazing eateries. Minor league sports. Lake Michigan. Golfing. Camping. Canoeing. Hiking.

The biggest choice you’ll face is: What to do first?

The advertisers featured in this guide will help you navigate your way through all the available options this summer.

We hope you take the time to explore some of the places off the beaten path. We ask you to discover some of the best-kept secrets in Michigan, such as Big Rapids, Greenville and Baldwin. We encourage you to take advantage of the bountiful natural gifts west-central Michigan has to offer. It’s going to be a great summer. We can’t wait to see you.

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Venture LAKE COUNTY

Motorized Trails

Note: Most trail systems in Lake County have segments designated for specific off-road vehicles. In general, motorcycle-only trails have widths of 24 inches or less, ORV trails are 50 inches wide or less, and ORV routes are 72 inches or wider. For information about where to ride, including maps, as well as permit/ license requirements, visit Michigan. gov/ORVinfo or lakecotrails.com.

❖ Little Manistee ORV Trail (motorcycles only)

❖ Little Manistee ORV Route (all off-road vehicles)

❖ Tin Cup ORV Trail (motorcycles only)

❖ Tin Cup ORV Route (all off-road vehicles)

❖ Lincoln Hills ORV (motorcycles only)

❖ Lincoln Hills Route (all off-road vehicles)

❖ Little “O” ORV Trail (motorcycle, ORV less than 50 inches wide)

❖ Big “O” ORV Trail (motorcycles only)

❖ Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT) (motorcycles only)

Shrine in the Pines Trail

Only in Lake County

❖ Marquette Trails Golf Club, Baldwin

❖ Wolf Lake Ranch, Baldwin

❖ Baldwin Canoe Rental, Baldwin

❖ Shrine of the Pines, Baldwin

❖ Lake County Historical Museum, Baldwin

❖ Tiki Hut, Chase

❖ Uncle Ed’s Records, Chase

❖ Williams Island & Historic Flamingo Club, Idlewild

Dr. Liz Kauffman, DVM

Restaurants and Bars

❖ Pompeii’s, Baldwin

❖ Northern Exposure Café, Baldwin

❖ Club 37, Baldwin

❖ Jones Homemade Ice Cream, Baldwin

❖ Shoey’s Log Bar and Grill, Baldwin

❖ Chase Creek Smokehouse, Chase

Nonmotorized trails

❖ Bowman Lake Foot Travel Area (cross-country skiing, hiking)

❖ North County Trail (hiking, biking)

❖ Pere Marquette Trail (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking)

❖ Pine Forest Pathway (crosscountry skiing, hiking)

❖ Pine Valley Pathway (crosscountry skiing, hiking, biking)

❖ Sheep Ranch Pathway (cross-country skiing, hiking, biking)

❖ Loggers Landing Restaurant and Grill, Luther

❖ Hounds Hollow Bakery & Buffet, Irons

❖ Brooks Corner, Irons

❖ Speedy Bear Diner, Irons

❖ Blossom’s Restaurant, Irons

❖ Oak Grove Tavern, Irons

❖ Na Tah Ka, Sauble Township

www.ironsanimalhospital.com

❖ North Bar, Luther

❖ 876 Baldwin, Baldwin 11169 N M37 • Irons MI 231-862-3113

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Little Manistee River

Campgrounds

❖ Ludington East / Pere Marquette River KOA, Branch Township

❖ Ivan’s Campground & Cabins, Baldwin

❖ Four Seasons Campground, Luther

❖ Camp Living Waters, Luther

❖ Leisure Time Campground, Irons

❖ Dave’s Riverside Café, Campground and Fish Farm, Baldwin

❖ Irons RV Park and Campground, Irons

❖ Silver Creek State Forest Campground, Luther

❖ Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground, Baldwin

❖ Bray Creek State Forest Campground, Baldwin

❖ Carrieville State Forest Campground, Luther

❖ Whispering Oaks Campground & Cabins, Baldwin

❖ North Country Campground, Baldwin

❖ Enchanted Acres Canoe & Campground, Irons

❖ Big Star Lake RV Camping Resort, Baldwin,

❖ Big Bass Lake Campground, Irons

❖ Best Bear Lodge and Campground, Irons

❖ Ann’s Putman Lake RV Park & Campground, Baldwin

Shrine in the Pines

Venture BENZIE COUNTY

Frankfort Farmers Market

❖ Beulah Beach, on Lake Street in Beulah (Crystal Lake)

Trails

❖ Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville

❖ Michigan Legacy Art Park located adjacent to Crystal Mountain Resort

❖ Elberta Dunes South Nature Area located in Elberta

❖ Green Point Dunes, located at 11998 Green Point Road in

❖ Betsie River Pathway, located off M-115

❖ Sleeping Bear Dunes on M-22

Farmers Markets

❖ Frankfort Farmers Market, open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays in Open Space Park in Frankfort

❖ Elberta Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon on Thursdays in

Penfold Park in Elberta

❖ Grow Benzie Community Market, 2-6 p.m. on Wednesdays (starting June 1) at Grow Benzie, 5885 Frankfort Highway in Benzonia

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Beaches

❖ Bellows Park (7th Street Beach), intersection of Bellows Avenue and Thomas Road in Frankfort

❖ Betsie Valley Trails located in Thompsonville

❖ Arcadia Dunes C.S. Mott, south of Frankfort/Elberta on M-22

❖ Upper Herring Lake Nature Preserve

Places to grab a bite to eat in Benzie County

❖ Roadhouse Mexican Bar and Grill, located at 1058 Benzie Highway in Benzonia

❖ Cabbage Shed and Waterfront, located at 198 Frankfort Ave. in Elberta

❖ Dinghy’s Restaurant, located at 415 Main St. in Frankfort

❖ Manitou, located at 4349 Main St. in Frankfort

❖ Rosie’s Country Café, located at 1723 Cadillac Highway in Thompsonville

❖ Crystal Mountain Resort, located in Thompsonville

❖ Birch Maple, located at 727 Main St. in Frankfort

❖ Lighthouse Café, located at 735 Frankfort Ave. in Elberta

❖ Port City Smokehouse, located at 1000Main St. in Frankfort

❖ Rock’s Landing, located at 1577 Crystal Drive in Frankfort

❖ Hungry Tummy, located at 226 S. Benzie Boulevard in Beulah

❖ Cold Creek Inn and

Restaurant, located at 185 S. Benzie Boulevard in Beulah

❖ Lucky Dog Bar and Grille, located at 283 S. Benzie Boulevard in Beulah

❖ Hotel Frankfort and Restaurant, located at 231 Main St. in Frankfort

❖ Mayfair Tavern, located at 515 Frankfort Ave. in Elberta

Breweries/wineries/distilleries

❖ St. Ambrose Cellars, located at 841 S. Pioneer in Beulah

❖ Iron Fish Distillery, located at 14234 Cadillac Highway in Thompsonville

❖ Storm Cloud Brewing, located at 303 Main St. in Frankfort

❖ Five Shores Brewing, located at 163 S. Benzie Blvd. in Beulah

❖ Lake Anne Brewing, located at 6535 First St. in Lake Ann

Unique adventures

❖ Point Betsie Lighthouse, located at 3701 Point Betsie Road in Frankfort

❖ Frankfort North Pier Lighthouse, located in

Frankfort

❖ Gwen Frostic Prints and Studio, located at 5140 River Road in Benzonia

❖ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park located partially in Benzie and Leelanau counties

❖ Cognition Science and Discovery Center, located at 232 N. Michigan Ave. in Beulah

❖ Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, located at 6941 Traverse Ave. in Benzonia

❖ Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm and Boutique, 4907 River Road in Frankfort

Places to golf

❖ Crystal Mountain – Mountain Ridge Course or Betsie Valley Course, located at 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive in Thompsonville

❖ Champion Hill Golf Course, located at 501 N. Marshall Road in Beulah

❖ Pinecroft Golf course, located at 8260 Henry Road in Beulah

❖ Mistwood Golf Course, located at 7568 Ole White Drive in Lake Ann

❖ Crystal Lake Golf Course, located at 8493 Fairway Drive in Beulah

Birdland Indian Art (Not so new)

A Frame Art Galler y (New)

Smokestack Too (Fairly new)

9814 US 31 Hwy, Beulah, Ml

(Formerly the Old Tammarack Trout Pond) Open Everyday except Tuesday from 10am-5pm Bob Lucas - 231-510-0607

Penfold Park in Elberta

Five Shores Brewing

Parks

❖ A.B. Maley Park on U.S. 31 in Honor

❖ Inland Township on Park Lake Ann Road in Inland Township

❖ Burnett Park, between Maple and First streets in downtown Lake Ann

❖ Almira Township Lakefront Park on Maple Street the shores of Lake Ann

❖ Almira Township Park, 7276 Ole White Drive in Almira Township

❖ Beulah Park, between Lake Street and Crystal Avenue in Beulah

❖ Academy Park, between M-115 and Traverse Avenue in Benzonia

❖ Memorial Park, entrances on South Street and Graze Road in Benzonia (includes a dog park)

❖ Open Space Park, 800 Main St. in Frankfort

❖ Penfold Park, 1098 Lakeside Blvd. in Elberta

❖ Waterfront Park, on Furnace Avenue on Betsie Bay in Elberta

❖ Market Square Park, 517 Main St. in Frankfort

❖ Tank Hill, accessible from Park Avenue and Sixth Street in Frankfort

❖ Cannon Park, end of Main Street in Frankfort

❖ Father Marquette Park, on Second Street in Frankfort

❖ Pocket Park, between L’ Chayim Delicatessen and Crystal Lake Adventure Sports on Main Street in Frankfort

❖ Rotary Park, next to city hall on Main Street in Frankfort

❖ Mineral Springs Park, on Main Street in Frankfort

Mineral Springs Park in Frankfort

Campgrounds

❖ Rambadt Park

Campground, Reed City

❖ Blodgett Landing

Campground, Hersey

❖ Osceola County Park, LeRoy

❖ Rose Lake Park, LeRoy

❖ Sunrise Lake State Forest

Campground, LeRoy

❖ Cadillac Woods

Campground, Tustin

❖ Hillside Campground, Evart

❖ River Country

Campground, Evart

❖ Crittenden County Park, Sears

❖ Old Log Resort & Campground, Marion

Rambadt Park in Reed City

Only in Osceola County

❖ Reed City Heritage Museum, Reed City

❖ Little Mac Replica Bridge, Reed City

❖ J&J’s River Run, Evart

Places to grab a bite to eat

Bars & Grills

❖ Sunny’s Sports Bar and Grill, Reed City

❖ Buckboard Bar and Grill, Reed City

❖ Sixth and Main Bar and Grill, Evart

❖ River Junction, Hersey

❖ Travelers Bar and Grill, LeRoy

❖ Horseshoe Bar, Marion

Family Restaurants/Diners

❖ H and D Chuckwagon, Reed City

❖ Seven Slot Grills, Reed City

❖ Mr. Pibs Restaurant, LeRoy

❖ The Village Grille, Tustin

Ala Cart

❖ Dairy Depot, Reed City

❖ Pere Marquette Bistro and Catering, Reed City

❖ Mishler’s Drive In, Evart

Pizza

❖ Pompeii’s, two locations: Reed City, Evart

❖ BC Pizza in Evart

❖ Mike’s Pizza, Hersey

❖ RanDees Tavern, Tustin

❖ Mineral Springs Pizza Pub and Grill, Tustin

Brewery

❖ Reed City Brewery, Reed City

❖ Cadillac Winery, LeRoy

Museums

❖ Manistee County Historical Museum, located at 425 River St. in Manistee

❖ Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place, located at 9991 Marilla Road in Copemish

❖ Bottle House Museum, located at 14551 Wuoksi Ave. in Kaleva

❖ Bear Lake Museum, located at 7750 Main St. in Bear Lake

❖ Brethren Heritage Museum, located at 17955 Coates Hwy. in Brethren

❖ Old Kirke Museum, located at 300 Walnut St. in Manistee

Bottle House Museum in Kaleva

North Pierhead Lighthouse in Manistee

Places to golf

❖ Arcadia Bluffs, located at 14710 Northwood Hwy. in Arcadia

❖ Manistee National, located at 4797 Grant Hwy. in Manistee

❖ Manistee Golf and Country Club, located at 500 Cherry Road in Manistee

Farmers Markets

❖ Fawn Crest Golf Course, located at 553 Seaman Road in Wellston

❖ Bear Lake Highlands, located at 11685 Chippewa Hwy. in Bear Lake (opening in July)

❖ Chestnut Hills Golf Course, 7700 Glovers Lake Road, Bear Lake

❖ Manistee Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays (opening May 28) Wagoner Community Center, located at 260 Saint Mary’s Parkway in Manistee

Trails

❖ Orchard Beach State Park trails, across from park on M-110

❖ Tippy Dam trails, located by Tippy Dam off M-55

❖ Arcadia Dunes Old Baldy Trail, located on M-22 near Arcadia

❖ Arcadia Marsh walkway, located just south of Arcadia

❖ City of Manistee Riverwalk, located on Manistee River Channel in downtown Manistee

❖ Magoon Creek Recreation Area, located off Red Apple Road in Filer Township

❖ Manistee River Trail, located by Red Bridge on High Bridge Road

❖ Manistee Non-Motorized Trail, located off M-55 just east of Manistee

❖ North Country Trail, traverses Manistee County with several trailheads

❖ Bear Lake School Forest trail, located by school forest off Lakeshore Drive

❖ Portage Point Trails, located off Portage Point Drive

❖ Big M Trailheads, located on Udell Hills Road off M-55

Breweries/wineries/distilleries

❖ North Channel Brewing Company, located at 86 Washington St. in Manistee

❖ Northern Naturals, located at 7220 Chief Road in Kaleva

❖ Iron Fish Distillery, located at 14234 Dzuibanek Road in Thompsonville

❖ Third Life Brewing, located at 254 River St. in Manistee

Manistee Farmers Market

First Street Beach in Manistee

Tippy Dam

With an amazing 360-degree view of beautiful Lake Michigan, our relaxed casual dining experience at the Windward Restaurant , located on the 5th f loor of the Hampton, is sure to be your year-round destination for great food and

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Manistee Waterfront

located steps from First Street Beach on Lake Michigan in Manistee. Our hotel is close to Highway 31. Downtown Manistee is a shor t mile away and L ittle River Casino Resor t is a 15-minute drive from our door

Venture MASON COUNTY

Unique adventures

❖ Ludington Pump Storage Plant, located south of Ludington

❖ Amber Elk Ranch, located at 2688 W. Conrad Road in Ludington

❖ Ludington Breakwater pier and lighthouse,located west of downtown Ludington

❖ Big Sable Point Lighthouse, located in the Ludington State Park

❖ S.S. Badger car ferry, located at 701 Maritime Drive in Ludington

Ludington Skate Park

Places to golf

❖ Hemlock Golf Club, located at 5105 W. Decker Road in Ludington

❖ Lakeside Links Golf Course, located at 5369 W. Chauvez Road in Ludington

❖ Lincoln Hills Golf Club, located at 1527 N. Lakeshore Drive in Ludington

Farmers Markets

❖ Ludington Farmers Market, located at 153-109 N. James St. in Ludington

❖ Christofferson’s Farms, located at 3441 S. Morton Road in Ludington

Disc Golf

❖ Mason County Park Disc Golf Course, located at 6501 W. Chauvez Road in Ludington

❖ Ludington School Forest, located at 835 N. Jebavy Drive in Ludington

❖ The Tinder Box Disc Golf Course, located in Pere Marquette Charter Township

❖ Mason County Picnic Area, located in Ludington

❖ Labryinth Disc Golf Course, located at West Shore Community College in Scottville

Breweries/wineries

❖ Jamesport Brewing Company, located at 410 S. James St. in Ludington

❖ Ludington Bay Brewing Co., located at 515 S. James St. in Ludington

❖ Starving Artist Brewing, located at 634 S. Stiles Road in Ludington

❖ Love Wines Winery of Ludington, located at 925 S. Washington Ave. in Ludington

❖ Pere Marquette Winery, located at 1914 S Lakeshore Drive in Ludington

❖ North Branch Winery, located at 126 S. Main St. in Scottville

Museums

❖ White Pine Village, located on 1687 S. Lakeshore Road in Ludington

❖ Port of Ludington

Maritime Museum, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Drive in Ludington

Trails

❖ Ludington State Park

❖ Nordhouse Dunes located on Nurnberg Road

❖ Lake Michigan Recreation Area, located on West Forest Trail

❖ North Country Trail trailhead, located by Elk Highway and Free Soil Road in Free Soil

❖ Cartier Park located in Ludington

Maritime Museum

❖ Four Green Fields Farm, 15693 Wilson Rd, Rodney (Corn maze, haunted maze, hayrides, sleigh rides, carriage rides, pumpkin patch, Christmas trees)

❖ The Winery at Young Farm, 8396 70th Avenue, Mecosta (produce, live music, winetasting, desserts, dinners, seasonal blueberries, cider)

❖ Grant Family Farms, 10636 14 Mile Rd, Rodney. Open early May – Halloween + December (Produce, u-pick pumpkin patch, Christmas trees)

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❖ Paris Fish Hatchery, Paris

❖ Artworks, Big Rapids

apples, squash and

❖ Hearty Harvest, 5356 9 Mile Rd, Remus. Open early May to early November (Produce, including apples, squash and pumpkins, cider, homemade jams, honey, maple syrup)

❖ The Old Pioneer Emporium/ Kilwins, Big Rapids

❖ Red Fox Market, Big Rapids

❖ The Purple Door (axe- throwing), Big Rapids

Clay Cliffs

Disc golf

❖ Cran-Hill Ranch, Rodney

❖ Mecosta Disc Golf, Big Rapids Township

❖ Northend Park, Big Rapids

❖ School Section Lake, Mecosta

❖ Davis Bridge Park, Stanwood

❖ Bromley Park, Mecosta

❖ Pine Tree Park, Mecosta

❖ School Section Lake Veteran’s Park, Mecosta

❖ Millet Park, Chippewa Lake

❖ Paris Park, Paris

Paris Park

Campgrounds

❖ Haymarsh State Game Area Campground, Big Rapids

❖ Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort, Mecosta

❖ Tubbs Lake Campground, Mecosta

❖ School Section Lake Veteran’s Park, Mecosta

❖ Brower Park, Stanwood

❖ River Ridge RV Resort, Stanwood

❖ Cran-Hill Ranch, Rodney

❖ Sarns Resorts, Morley

❖ Mecosta Pines Campground, Morley

❖ Paris Park, Paris

❖ Clear Lake Golf Club, Big Rapids

❖ Katke Golf Course, Big Rapids

❖ Tullymore Golf Resort, Stanwood

❖ St. Ives Golf Club and Resort, Stanwood ❖ Canadian Lakes Golf Courses (The Royal, The Highlands, The Pines), Canadian Lakes

Community Garden in Morley

Places to grab a bite to eat

Bar and Grills

❖ Sawmill Saloon, Big Rapids

❖ Gypsy Nickel Lounge, Big Rapids

❖ Schuberg’s Bar and Grill, Big Rapids

❖ Szots Bar and Grill, Big Rapids

❖ Paz Pub and Grill, Big Rapids

❖ Star Shooter’s Bar and Restaurant, Big Rapids

❖ Pappy’s Bar and Grill, Rodney

❖ The Rooster Saloon, Chippewa Lake

❖ The Buff Bar and Grill, Stanwood

❖ Antler’s Fireside Grill, Stanwood/ Canadian Lakes

❖ Murphy’s Bar, Barryton

❖ Remus Tavern, Remus

Brewery/Winery

❖ Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery, Big Rapids

❖ Raven Brewing and BBQ, Big Rapids

❖ Winery at Youngs Farm, Mecosta

❖ Gwin Girls Winery and Tasting Room, Remus

❖ Heavenly Vineyards, Morley

Upscale Eateries

❖ Two Hats Ranch, Big Rapids

❖ Blue Cow, Big Rapids

Coffee and Donuts

❖ Vanbrocklin’s Bakery, Big Rapids

❖ Three Girls Bakery, Big Rapids

❖ Bernie’s Place, Big Rapids

❖ The Backroom Coffee, Big Rapids

❖ The Pie Hole, Paris

❖ Conley’s Bakery, Mecosta

❖ Coffee and Cream, Mecosta

❖ The Corner Cup Coffeehouse, Remus

Pizza Joints

❖ The Gate Bowling Center and Pizza Pub, Big Rapids

❖ Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders, Big Rapids

❖ Crusted Creations 231, Big Rapids

❖ Pizza in Paris, Paris

❖ Lakeside Pizza and Grinders in Stanwood

❖ CL Pizza Co., Canadian Lakes

Classic Cafés

❖ Sugar Creek Restaurant, Big Rapids

❖ Ala Mode, Big Rapids

❖ Corner Café, Stanwood

❖ KJ’s Family Restaurant, Mecosta

❖ Moe-Z-Inn, Morley

❖ Williams Café, Barryton

Offbeat Eats

❖ Yellow Window and Little Brown Sack Deli, Big Rapids

❖ Nawal’s Mediterranean Grille, Big Rapids

❖ BR Lunch Box, Big Rapids

❖ Jack & the Bear BBQ, Big Rapids

Ice Cream

❖ Fatbelly Deli and Creamery, Stanwood

❖ Williams Café/Dairy Delight, Barryton

❖ BR Scoops, Big Rapids

❖ Toppings Frozen Yogurt, Big Rapids

Muskegon River

Northern Trails Bar & Grill, in Newaygo

Sally’s Whatta Pizza, White Cloud

Maike’s Bakery & Pizza, White Cloud ❖ Schindy’s at Diamond Lake, White Cloud ❖ Shamrock Pub & Grill, White Cloud

❖ Fremont Town & Country Trail (Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, hiking, mountain biking)

Wisner Rents Canoes in Newaygo

❖ Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary (cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, looped trails)

❖ Coolbough Creeks (cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, looped trails, small game waterfowl)

❖ Hardy Dam Rustic Nature Trail (cross country skiing, snowshoeing, endurance hikes, hiking, looped trails)

❖ Huron Manistee National Forest (cross country skiing and snowshoeing, endurance hikes, fat tire biking, hiking, ORV and

ATV, road and mountain biking, small game waterfowl, white tail deer)

❖ White Cloud Connector Loop (cross country skiing and snowshoeing, endurance hikes, hiking, looped trails)

❖ Hungerford Lake Trail (cross country skiing and snowshoeing, endurance hikes, fat tire biking, hiking, looped trails, road and mountain biking)

❖ North Country Trail (cross country skiing and snowshoeing, endurance hikes, fat tire biking, hiking, road and mountain biking)

❖ Birch Grove Trail (cross country skiing and snowshoeing, hiking, looped trails)

❖ Dragon Trail (cross country skiing and snowshoeing, hiking, fat tire biking, mountain biking)

Hit the links

❖ Pilgrim’s Run Golf Course, Pierson

❖ Waters Edge Golf Course, Fremont

❖ Village Green Golf Club, Newaygo

❖ Northwood Golf Course, Fremont

❖ Summer Breeze Golf Course,

Top Left: Newaygo County Sports Complex

Bottom Left: The Grant Depot

Middle: North County Trail

Top Right: The Water Tower in Grant

Bottom Right: North County Trail

Fremont

A day at the beach

❖ Big Bend Park, White Cloud

❖ Oxbow Park, Newaygo

❖ Pettibone Lake, Bitely

❖ Fremont Lake, Fremont

❖ Nichols Lake, Bitely

❖ Diamond Lake, White Cloud

❖ Croton Pond, Newaygo

❖ Hardy Dam County Marina, White Cloud

• Live Bait • Tackle

• DNR Licenses

• Archer y • Hunting Supplies

Only in Newaygo

❖ Heritage Farms Market, Fremont. The farm offers: fresh apple cider and donuts; a USA corn maze; hayrides; a pumpkin patch; and much more.

❖ Nelson’s Farm Market, Grant. Nelson’s Farm Market is open year-round. It’s a family-owned farm and retail market, growing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Places to camp

❖ Big Bend Park, White Cloud

❖ Oxbow Park, Newaygo

❖ White Cloud County Park, White Cloud

❖ Fremont Lake Campground, Fremont

❖ Croton Township Campground, Newaygo

❖ The Shack Country Inn Bed and Breakfast, White Cloud. The Shack is a country inn with more than 40 guest rooms nestled in 100 acres of woods on the banks of the Robinson Lake. D

❖ Wisner Rents Canoes, Newaygo. Rent canoes, kayaks, rafts, boats or tubes and explore the Muskegon River.

❖ Ed. H Henning County Park, Newaygo

❖ Diamond Lake County Park, White Cloud

❖ Newaygo State Park, Newaygo

❖ Sandy Beach County Park, White Cloud

Left Picture: Muskegon River

Right Picture: High Rollaway

BENZIE COUNTY

Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra summer series

❖ 4 p.m., July 16, St. Ambrose Cellars in Beulah. Free will offering will be accepted.

❖ 4 p.m., July 23, “Classics at the Garden Chamber Music” at the Garden Theater in Frankfort.

❖ 4 p.m., Aug. 27, Corson Auditorium at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen

Benzie County Community Chorus

Summer performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Mills Community House, located at 891 Michigan Ave. In Benzonia. Cost is $20. Tickets can be purchased at benziechorus.org/

❖ June 24-26

❖ July 15-17

Jammin’ Mondays on Betsie Bay

All concerts run from 7-9:15 p.m. on Mondays at the Waterfront Park Amphitheater in Elberta. For further information search Jammin’ Mondays on Betsie Bay on Facebook

❖ June 19: Sunset Groove playing energetic mix of pop, classic rock, rhythm and blues and fusion

❖ June 26: Organissimo constantly evolves, infusing elements of funk, gospel, soul, blues and more

❖ July 3: Rodney Whitaker, a world respected, chart-topping

bassist and composer anchors a swing combo

❖ July 10: Howard Wilson and the Salt City All Stars play blues and rock classics with an edge

❖ July 17: Paul Nelson Power house guitarist – a two-time Grammy winner was longtime lead guitarist for the Johnny Winter Band

❖ July 24: Planet D Nonet presents big band, swing and showtunes

❖ July 31: Joseph and the Velozians play blues, south and rhythm and blues

❖ Aug. 7: Wendell Harrison is an international jazz saxophone icon

❖ Aug. 14: Auntie Kim and Uneek Soul is the ultimate funky soul experience

❖ Aug. 21: Men of Leisure –Alfredson, Brown, Nagy and Veloz – play an eclectic blend of pop, soul, blues and rock.

❖ Aug. 28: Rusty Wright Blues Band fuses Texas-style blues, boogie and Southern rock

❖ Sept. 4: Nikki T and the Snake Charmers (4-6 p.m.) play traditional roots blues

Music in the Street

All concerts run from 7-8:45 p.m. on Thursdays from June 29 to Aug. 10 in downtown Beulah. For a full concert lineup or more information, visit clcba.org/event/music-in-thepark-2023-08-10/

LAKE COUNTY

Fresh Water Music Festival

June 3 - 11 AM – 10 PM

Baldwin

Fresh Water Music Festival in Baldwin is the weekend of the Blessing of the Bikes on Saturday, June 3 from 3pm to 11pm. Live Music featuring headliner Audrey Ray who is releasing her new single Sparks. There will also be additional opening bands: crash, Tyler Roy, and TC Knuckleheads. Located on the grounds of FWCC off M37. The 23-acre will host a four-band lineup outdoor concert with a beer tent, full

line up of food vendors and cannabis vendors. There will also be giveaways and games. Must be 21 years or older to attend this event.

Idlewild Jazz & Blues Festival

Aug. 5 - 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. John Meeks Park, Martin Luther King Drive

Idlewild

Explore the world of jazz; from live jazz nights to jazz concerts in Clare, Michigan where there is everything in the genre that will fit you just right.

The Roots on the River concert series takes place in Manistee

MANISTEE COUNTY

Onekama Concerts in the Park

All concerts begin at 7 p.m., on Mondays from June 26 to Aug. 14 at Onekama Village park. Concerts are free, but donations are accepted. For more information visit onekama.info/ concerts-in-the-park

❖ June 26: Awesome Distraction, Manistee-based band playing originals and covers of Americana, folk and rock classics

❖ July 3: The Schrock Brothers Band featuring Peter Madcat Ruth, west Michigan folk, rock and Americana band

❖ July 10: Jim Hawley, Traverse City based nationally touring artist playing originals and classic covers

❖ July 17: The Benzie Playboys, Benzie County based Cajun/ zydeco band

❖ July 24: Whispers of the North, a Mackinac CityGgoup playing the timeless classics of Gordon Lightfoot from the 1960s to 1980s

❖ July 31: The Handstanders (Jamey Barnard), a group of local veteran musicians featuring a high energy blend of musical genres self-described as “gallery fusion”

❖ Aug 7: Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater, a Bellaire-based national and international award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist

❖ Aug 14: Barefoot, an acoustic rock and blues group featuring local harmonica legend Phil Coryell

Manistee Shoreline Showcase

All concerts begin at 7 p.m., on Tuesdays from June 20 to Aug. 29 at Rotary gazebo at First Street Beach in Manistee. Concerts are free, but donations are accepted. For more information visit facebook.com/ liverockinjazzbluesrnb

❖ June 20: Sunset Groove, mix of classic rock and R&B

❖ June 27: Organissimo, funky blues, soulful jazz and Latin grooves

❖ July 4: Rodney Whitaker Quartet, a world respected, chart-topping string bassist/ composer leading this swinging combo

❖ July 11: Howard Wilson’s Salt City AllStars, playing blues and rock classics with an edge

❖ July 18: Paul Nelson Band, a two-time Grammy winning powerhouse blues and rock guitarist

❖ July 25: Planet D Nonet, Detroit’s award-winning little big band

❖ Aug. 1: Joseph and the Velozians, blues, soul and R&B

❖ Aug. 8: Wendall Harrison Quartet, international classic jazz sax centurian that stretches out

❖ Aug. 15: Auntie Kim and Uneek Soul, an ultimate soul experience

❖ Aug. 22: Greg Nagy’s Men of Leisure (Alfredson, Brown, Nagy, Veloz), eclectic blend of pop, soul, funky blues and rock

❖ Aug. 29: Rusty Wright Band, fusing Texas-style blues, boogie and southern rock

Manistee Jaycees’ Roots on the River

All concerts begin at 7 p.m., on Thursdays from July 6 to Aug. 10 at the Jaycees Bandshell at Veterans Memorial Park. The first event will feature Harper and the Midwest Kind. Concerts are free, but donations are accepted. For more information visit facebook. com/RootsOnTheRiver

Kaleva Log Cabin series

All concerts begin at 7 p.m., on Fridays from Aug. 4-25 at the Log Cabin Theater located at Walta and Panu Streets in Kaleva. Concerts are free, but donations are accepted. For more information visit kalevamichigan. com/upcoming-events

❖ Aug. 4: Ruth and Max Bloomquist

❖ Aug. 11: Barefoot

❖ Aug. 18: Mary Sue Wilkinson and Mark Schrock

❖ Aug. 25: Truckdriver Bingo

Manistee Summer Sun Sets Concert Series

All concerts run from 6-9 p.m. on Saturdays at the Rotary gazebo at First Street Beach in Manistee. For more information visit MusicSparksMeaning.org

❖ June 3 Chloe Kimes

❖ June 17: Nomads

❖ July 1: Abbie Thomas

❖ July 15: Third Coast Swing

❖ July 30: Grace Theisen

Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival

In its 45th year, the festival will run from noon-8 p.m. on June 17 at Dickson Township Park, located at 14279 Coates Hwy. in Brethren. Peter Yarrow will headline the event.

The event is free, but donations are accepted. For more information and a full concert lineup, visit spiritofthewoods.org

Manistee Community

Band & Choir Summer Season

All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and are free unless noted otherwise. For more information, visit facebook.com/ Manisteecommunityband

❖ June 21: Band and choir -- “Flashbacks” music of the 1960s-’90s at First Street Beach Lions Pavilion in Manistee. Rain location is Manistee United Methodist Church

❖ June 23: Band -- “Topaz” featuring Adam Graham and bass trombone for “Blue Topaz” at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater

❖ July 19: Choir -- “Choir and Friends” featuring the chamber choir and other small ensembles at First Congregational Church, located at 412 Fourth St. in Manistee

❖ Aug. 16: Band and choir -“Rhapsody” featuring Nikita Sokolov on piano for “Rhapsody in Blue” at Manistee High School auditorium. General admission is $10-$15

MASON COUNTY

2023 Summer MusicThursdays

All performances are from 5-7 p.m. on Thursdays June through August on the stage at Legacy Plaza at James and Ludington streets in Ludington. For more information, visit downtownludington.org/ summermusic/

❖ June 1: Ben Traverse

❖ June 8: Redux

❖ June 15: Tom Zatarga

❖ June 22: Mark Kinney

❖ June 29: Merch & Miller

❖ July 6: Greg Secor

❖ July 13: Jason Hargreaves

❖ July 20: Third Coast Swing featuring Ella Jarvis

❖ July 27: Jimmy Dodson

❖ Aug. 3: Mike Lenich

❖ Aug. 10: Mallory Shinn

❖ Aug. 17: Cheryl Wolfram

❖ Aug. 24: Meg Gunia

❖ Aug. 31: Gabrial James

2023 Summer Music - Fridays

All performances are from 5-7 p.m. on Fridays in conjunction with the artisan & farmers market on the stage at Legacy Plaza at James and Ludington streets in Ludington. For more information, visit downtownludington.org/ summermusic/

❖ May 26: Tim Krause

❖ June 2: JD & the Bees Knees

❖ June 9: Love Ludington Street Party

❖ June 16: Road Less Traveled

❖ June 23: Justin Wierenga

❖ June 30: Eric Engblade Duo

❖ July 7: Adam Knudsen Duo

❖ July 14: Twyce the band

❖ July 21: American Ages

❖ July 28: Ravon

❖ Aug. 4: Nick Veine

❖ Aug. 11: 80 Cows

❖ Aug. 25: Benjamin Paetz

❖ Sept. 1: Joe Irelan

❖ Sept. 8: Two Dudes in Flip Flops

❖ Sept. 15: Eric Nassau Duo

❖ Sept. 22: Road Less Traveled

Ludington Area Center for the Arts Summer Music series

Concerts take place from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 21 to Aug. 30 at Waterfront Park, located at 391 S. William St. In Ludington. For more information, ludingtonartscenter.org/ performance

Rhythm & Dunes Concert Series

For the 11th year, the series is hosted by West Shore Bank and donates proceeds to benefit local high school music programs. Food vendors are available

starting at 5 p.m. and music begins at 6 p.m. at Waterfront Park, located at 391 William St. In Ludington. Concerts are free, but donations are accepted. For more information, westshorebank.com/rhythm-anddunes.html

❖ July 29: Rock the 90s’ USA: The official ‘90s rock tribute

❖ Aug. 5: Bay Band Review

Scottville Clown Band

The Scottville Clown Band is known for its colorful attire and crazy antics. The band travels all over northern Michigan. Find the full schedule at scottvilleclownband.com/

❖ 7 p.m. on June 14: Ludington

Sesquicentennial Concert at Waterfront Park, located at 1122 S. William St. In Ludington

❖ 4 p.m. on June 24: Irons

RV Park Show at the Irons RV Park & Campground during the Flea Roast and Ox Market

❖ 7 p.m. on June 27: Scottville

Patriotic Concert at Scottville Community Center, located at 105 Green St. In Scottville

❖ 12:30 p.m. on July 1: Idlewild Parade celebrating the

Fourth of July in Idlewild

❖ 1 p.m. on July 2: Manistee Beach Show at First Street Beach in Manistee as part of the Manistee National Forest Festival

❖ 10 a.m. on July 4: Manistee National Forest Festival Parade in downtown Manistee

❖ 2 p.m. on July 4: Ludington

Fourth of July Parade in Ludington

❖ 3:30 p.m. on July 4: Ludington American Legion Post #76, located at 318 N. James St. In Ludington

❖ 6 p.m. on July 8: Bear Lake Days in Bear Lake

❖ 8 p.m. on July 20: Troutarama

Concert in Baldwin

❖ 1 p.m. on July 22: Troutarama

Parade in Baldwin

❖ 1:30 p.m. on July 23: Arcadia

Daze Parade in Arcadia

❖ 1 p.m. on July 29: Wilwin Lodge Veteran’s Show at Wilwin Lodge, located at 338a E. Hawley Road in Custer

❖ 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18: Reed City Great American Crossroads Celebration Parade in Reed City

MECOSTA COUNTY

Michigan Gems-n-Genetics

June 9-11

Sarns Family Resort, Campground, & Marina, 4398 Newcosta Ave., Morley

Weekend Festival with Live Music and DJs, vendors, food trucks, arts & crafts, camping, after Party and more.

Pocket Park Music Series –

Downtown Big Rapids

Every Friday from June 3 through Sept. 2, enjoy free live music in Pocket Park from noon to 2 p.m., brought to you by the Lake-Osceola State Bank and the Big Rapids Downtown Business Association.

Wheatland Music Festival 2023

Sept. 8-10

Remus

Each year, thousands of children and adults converge on the 160-acre festival site to enjoy a wide variety of traditional arts. Festival goers take part in workshops, demonstrations, dances, and impromptu jam sessions throughout the site as well as the stage performances, juried arts and crafts and a wide variety of food.

Pride Big Rapids

June 25 - Noon to 8:30 p.m.

Northend Riverside Park, Trestle Bend Drive

Join us for our free 2nd Annual event. This year’s theme: Live with Pride! Our one-day celebration includes a beer tent, live music, a drag show, food vendors, and much more. We’re also providing a safe environment for all with LGBTQIA+ educational booths.

MONTCALM COUNTY

Smiling Acres Music Festival 2023

Jun 30 – Jul 2

Smiling Acres Music Festival, 3060 N. Johnson Road, Trufant, MI

Smiling Acres Music festival is situated on 40-acres of open and wooded spaces. A weekend of live music, camping, hiking, vendors, and a great atmosphere.

Tamarack Music Festival 2023

Jul 28 – Jul 30

May Erlewine @ Smiling Acres Music Festival

Sun, 7 P.M.

Smiling Acres Music Festival, 3060 N Johnson Road, Trufant

A weekend of celebration and camping with an inspiring lineup of Michigan talent, artisan and food vendors for attendance around 150.

Trufant Hippie Fest

June 10 – June 11

Treetoad Family Farm, 10834 W. Willard Road, Trufant Hippie Fest is a family-friendly art and music festival featuring vibrant entertainment for all ages. It’s groovy baby.

NEWAYGO COUNTY

Fest Of All Music And Arts Festival

Aug. 11 – Aug. 13

11137 Dickinson Road, Grant

A weekend of great music, workshops, art and more as organizers celebrate life at Bent Arrow Ranch with host Cosmic Knot

The Scottville Clown Band is set to perform across northern Michigan in 2023.

Concert in Newaygo

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Rock4Vets Music Festival — Derek Randall

Aug. 12-13

Evart

All it took was singing along to Garth Brooks in his mother’s station wagon for a young Derek Randall to find his direction in life. Derek grew up in Missouri where he found his love of sound. He would listen to an array of genres, from artists like Frank Sinatra all the way to the other end of the spectrum with bands like Shinedown and the Scorpions. After learning some guitar chords in high school, Derek was launched into the genre of rock where his then band opened for the likes of Seether, Saliva, Shinedown, and Halestorm. Now, he is taking his lively stage presence, and is expanding into the country music world. He currently resides in between Grand Rapids and Nashville. In Michigan he has developed his sound and live show with his band. Creating high energy country infused rock

music. His diverse experience and influence allow him to create – Rock n Roll with a Country soul.

3rd Annual 131 Music Fest

June 17 – June 18

8431 S. 225th Ave.

Reed City

❖ Family Friendly Music Fest

❖ All General Admission tickets sold (other than sponsored vendors)

❖ Bring your own chair

❖ Bring your cooler

❖ Come hang out with your friends and family, listen to great music and make lots of memories

❖ Rain or Shine - No Refunds.

Evart FunFest

July 13

Osceola County Fair Grounds, 101 Recreation Ave.

Evart, MI

This is a nice family-friendly, traditional, acoustic music festival. There are workshops for all types of acoustic instruments, and all levels of ability. There is open jamming, and evening concerts.

WEXFORD COUNTY

2023 Clam Lake Band

The Ancient and Honorable Clam Lake Dock and Dredge

Marching and Chowder Society

Silver Cornet Band performs at 7 p.m. on Mondays from June 26 to Aug. 7 at the Rotary Pavilion, located at 100 S. Lake St. In Cadillac. Free event. For more information, cadillacmichigan. com/

Upbeat Cadillac & the After Hours Market

All performances are at 7 p.m. on Thursdays from June 22 to Aug. 24 at the Rotary Pavilion, located at 100 S. Lake St. in Cadillac. There is no charge for performances. For more information, call 231-723-7500.

❖ June 22: Sunset Groove, mix of classic rock and R&B

❖ June 29: Organissimo, funky blues, soulful jazz and Latin grooves

❖ July 6: Rodney Whitaker Quartet, a world respected, chart-topping string bassist/

composer leading this swinging combo

❖ July 13: Howard Wilson’s Salt City AllStars, playing blues and rock classics with an edge

❖ July 20: Paul Nelson Band, a two-time Grammy winning powerhouse blues and rock guitarist

❖ July 27: Planet D Nonet, Detroit’s award-winning little big band

❖ Aug. 3: Joseph and the Velozians, blues, soul and R&B

❖ Aug. 10: Wendall Harrison Quartet, international classic jazz sax centurian that stretches out

❖ Aug. 17: Auntie Kim and Uneek Soul, an ultimate soul experience

❖ Aug. 24: Greg Nagy’s Men of Leisure (Alfredson, Brown, Nagy, Veloz), eclectic blend of pop, soul, funky blues and rock

❖ Aug. 29: Rusty Wright Band, fusing Texas-style blues, boogie and southern rock

Music in Cadillac

Museums to visit

❖ Flat River Historical Museum: 215 N. Franklin St. Greenville. (616) 754-5296. Twelve period rooms, portraying lifestyles of Greenville’s early settlers and founder John Green.

❖ Montcalm Heritage Village: 2800 College Drive, Sidney, (989) 328-2111. A collection of restored buildings and original duplications that depict life in earlier times.

❖ Lakeview Area Museum: 107 N. Lincoln Ave., PO Box 415, Lakeview. Contains pictures,

artifacts from Lakeview’s early days.

❖ Old Fence Rider Historical Center: 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore, (989) 506-9562. A historical collection of Western heritage.

❖ The Fighting Falcon Military Museum: 516 W. Cass St., Greenville. Features the Fighting Falcon glider and World War 2 exhibits, housed inside a brick, four-room schoolhouse built in the 1902. Open Sundays from May to Veterans Day.

Things to do

❖ Anderson & Girls Orchards: 2985 N. Sheridan Road, Stanton, 989-831-4228. Features petting zoo, fresh produce, cider, bakery, and pick-your-own pumpkin with wagon rides to the patch on weekends in October. Open through November.

❖ Farm Country Cheese House: 72363 West Kendaville Road, Lakeview, 989-352-7779.

Artisanal cheese maker using milk from local Amish farms. Tours available.

❖ Magnum Sports: A 20,000 square foot, full-service Sporting Goods Store in Greenville, with a 12-lane indoor pistol/rifle range, 40-yard indoor archery range, Dart Simulator and TechnoHunt. Contact: 616- 712-6162.

Local trails

❖ Fred Meier Flat River Valley Trail: A 21.7-mile-long rails-to-trails path that starts in Jackson’s Landing Park, E. Washington St./SR 57, in Greenville, and ends in Lowell.

❖ Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: A paved 41.8-mile-long railsto-trails path that connects Greenville to Alma

❖ Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails: Four 4 miles of trails through more than 100 acres located on Montcalm Community College’s Sidney campus and the Stanton State Game Area.

❖ Fred Meijer White Pine Trail: A 92.6-mile rails-to-trails path that runs north-south along Old 131, cutting through Howard City.

Places to Camp

❖ Bass Beach Campground, Lakeview

❖ Belvidere Twp Park, Six Lakes

❖ Camp Thunderhawk, Pierson

❖ Family Campground, Edmore

❖ Greenville Campground, Greenville

❖ Larson’s Resort, Greenville

❖ Lincoln Pines Campground/ Resort, Gowen

❖ Natures Chain of Lakes Campground, Six Lakes

❖ Oak Grove Campground, Carson City

❖ Snows Lake Kampground, Fenwick

❖ South Shore Campgrounds, Crystal

❖ Three Season’s RV Park, Greenville

Places to golf

❖ Birchwood Golf Course, Inc., Howard City

❖ Brookside Golf Course, Gowan

❖ GlenKerry Golf Course, Greenville

❖ Holland Lake Golf Course, Sheridan

❖ Molly’s Run Golf Course, Howard City

❖ Pilgrim’s Run Golf Course, Pierson

❖ The Links of Edmore, Edmore

❖ Whitefish Lake Golf Course, Pierson

Venture

WEXFORD COUNTY

Left: Village of Kinsley

Top Middle: Wexford County Historical Museum

Top Right: Freedom Fest Fireworks

Bottom Middle: On the Water in Wexford County

Bottom Right: Manton

Museums

❖ Manton Area Historical Museum, located at 102 Griswald St. in Manton

❖ Wexford County Historical Museum & Carnegie Library, located at 127 Beech St. in Cadillac

❖ Mesick Area Historical Museum, located at 117 Mesick Ave. in Mesick

❖ Manton Veterans Memorial Museum, located at 310 Michigan Ave. In Manton

❖ Marion Area Historical Museum, 505 S. Mill St. In Marion

❖ Wexford Genealogical Organization, 601 Chestnut St., Ste. B in Cadillac

Places to camp

❖ Birchwood Resort &

Campground, located at 6545 E. M-115 in Cadillac

❖ Cadillac Woods Campground, located at 23163 M-115 in Tustin

❖ Chippewa Landing, located at 10420 Chippewa Landing Trail in Manton

❖ Manton Trails RV Park & Campground, located at 9909 North 39 Road in Manton

❖ Traverse City KOA Holiday, located at 9700 M-37 in Buckley

❖ The Campground, located at 10330 E. M 42 in Manton

❖ Cadillac KOA, located at 10621 34 Road in Cadillac

❖ Northern Exposure, located at 285 Manistee River Road in Mesick

❖ Camp Cadillac, located at 10621 34 Road in Cadillac

❖ Fletcher Creek Rustic Campground, located at Fletcher Park Road in Mesick

❖ Seaton Creek Campground, near Mesick

❖ William Mitchell State Park Campground, located at 6093 M-115 in Cadillac

❖ Baxter Bridge State Forest Campground, located at 6730 N. 31 Road in Manton

❖ Long Lake State Forest Campground, located north of Cadillac

❖ Peterson Bridge Campground, located off M-37

Places to golf

❖ Antioch Hills Golf Course, located at 5441 W. M-115 in Mesick

❖ Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf

Resort, located at 1 Caberfae Lane in Cadillac

❖ Emerald Vale, located at 6867 E. 16 Road in Manton

❖ Lakewood on the Green, located at 128 Lakewood Drive in Cadillac

❖ Missaukee Golf Club, located at 5300 S. Morey Road in Lake City

❖ Cadilla Country Club, located at 5510 M-55 in Cadillac

❖ Eldorado Golf Course, located at 7839 46 1/2 Road in Cadillac

❖ Evergreen Golf Course at McGuires, located at 7880 Mackinaw Trail in Cadillac

Breweries/wineries

❖ Kingsley Local Brewing, located at 121 S. Brownson Ave. In Kingsley

Explore CADILLAC

Parks/beaches

❖ Cadillac City Park, located at 190 W. Cass St. in Cadillac

❖ Cadillac Sound Garden, located on Chestnut Street in Cadillac

❖ Chris Blackburn Skate Park in Cadillac

❖ Clam River Greenway Trailhead, located at 330 Chestnut St. in Cadillac

❖ Keith McKellop Walkway in Cadillac

❖ Rotary Centennial Boardwalk in Cadillac

Farmers Markets

❖ Cadillac Farmers Market, located at 117 W. Cass St. in Cadillac, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays (starting June 14)

Disc Golf Courses

❖ Diggins Hill Disc Golf Course, located on Hemlock St. In Cadillac

❖ Eden at CRC, located at 1110 E. Division in Cadillac

❖ Kenwood Heritage Park Disc Golf Course, located at North Boulevard and Rose Street in Cadillac

Sculptures and monuments

❖ Heights of Knowledge: Features a young girl sitting atop a stack of books. The six-foot-tall structure is made of bronze and is located in front of the Cadillac Wexford Public Library.

❖ Diversity: A collaboration of Baker College of Cadillac and PADNOS Scrap Management and Recycling Solutions brought Diversity, a sculpture made completely out of recycled materials that features four children holding hands, each a deferentcolor. It is located along Lake Cadillac’s eastern shoreline between the handicap-accessible playground and a parking lot.

❖ Frieed: Standing tall at the Cadillac City Hall, the cordten steel and cable sculpture was created by Robert Pipenberg.

❖ Sound Garden: A beautiful and welcoming park for people of all ages with sculptures and monuments. It is located across from Lake Cadillac between the junior high school and Consumers Energy.

❖ Eagle on Lake Cadillac: What was once a willow tree is now a chainsaw-carved eagle catching a fish. This work of art was made by Mark Eckles at the City Boat Dock in downtown Cadillac.

❖ World War I Veterans Monument: In 1922, the Marie Therese Cadillac Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated this monumen. It is located at the Wexford County Courthouse in Cadillac.

❖ Armed Services Veterans Monument: Gives recognition and thanks to those men and women who have, are and will serve in the United States armed services. The wall is located along the Keith McKellop Walkway on Lake Cadillac.

❖ Mitchell Family Monument: Features a goddesslike figure watching over the headstones of the Mitchell family with two sitting benches . This is located at the Maple Hill Cemetery.

❖ KISS Monument: In 1975, KISS took over Cadillac on Homecoming weekend. In 2015, a monument was erected in their honor outside the Veterans Memorial Stadium where they had performed 40 years ago.

❖ Keith McKellop Walkway: Check out the eastern shores of Lake Cadillac, where you will find six historic markers along the Keith McKellop Walkway.

Methner’s White Pine Cabin

Comfortable, quaint 1 bedroom/1 bath cabin sits on a private 1-acre parcel. Offers accommodations for up to 4 people. 1 queen bed, living room couch that converts to a full bed, kitchenette, dining area, keyless entry, T V & Wi-Fi. The outdoor space offers a charcoal grill, firepit, patio, outdoor seating, and picnic table. Located 1/2 mile from Tippy Dam backwaters. Centrally located near the Manistee River, Pine River, Big M, Caberfae Peaks, and Crystal Mountain.

High Bridge Cabins

3 individual cabins. Each offer a cozy place to stay for up to 4 people with 2 queen beds, couch, bathroom, kitchenette, dining area, keyless entry, T V & Wi-Fi. The outdoor space offers a charcoal grill, firepit, and picnic table at each cabin. Located in beautiful Wellston, MI near Tippy Dam, the Manistee River, Pine River, Big M, Caberfae Peaks, and Crystal Mountain.

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Minor exterior upgrades that can help sell a home

The home improvement industry has been booming for years, but forecasters are projecting a deceleration in 2023 and perhaps beyond. Estimates from the Home Improvement Research Institute, which is the leading market research resource for the home and building products industry, indicate that growth in the home improvement products market is expected to decelerate from 7.2 percent in 2022 to 1.5 percent in 2023. In ation continues to a ect consumer spending, and homeowners may be looking to spend less on renovations in the year ahead.

Minor upgrades that aren’t as costly as larger projects can still make a big di erence, especially among prospective buyers. When looking for minor upgrades that can help sell a home, homeowners can rely on Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” That report analyzes costs for an assortment of remodeling projects and determines the value of those projects at resale. Though resale value depends on a host of variables, including location, the following are some relatively minor exterior upgrades that impress buyers and provide a strong return for homeowners.

· Garage door replacement: Garage doors matter more than sellers may recognize, as various real estate professionals note that buyers appreciate homes with updated garage doors. That’s good news for homeowners, as

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· Landscaping: Well-maintained landscaping is another home exterior component that can make a strong rst impression on buyers. A recent survey of nearly 7,000 realtors conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that upgrading a landscape recouped roughly 83 percent of homeowners’ initial investment at resale. In addition, 11 percent of realtors surveyed indicated that an upgraded landscape was the decisive factor that closed the deal for the house.

Updating a home’s exterior doesn’t have to bust homeowners’ budgets. Many a ordable projects also provide a substantial return at resale.

Updated garage doors add curb appeal and provide a strong return on homeowners’ investment at resale.