Travel Trends For Summer 2016
Well it’s about that time, the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. It’s sunshine, its summertime! Of course summer time also means vacation. Hit the road with me as we...
MDOT Releases 2017 Construction Map
Winter is just about over, and construction season will soon arrive. MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) released its 2017 statewide road construction map on Monday. As expected, plenty of mid-Michigan motorists will feel the...
5 Underrated Destinations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
After tying the knot on August 13th, my wife and I spent a week honeymooning in Michigan’s upper peninsula. We’ve both been to the upper peninsula before, but we’ve never had the time we...
Sleeping Bear Dunes Announces 2017 Stargazing Parties
Most in Michigan know the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, once declared the most beautiful place in America, always looks beautiful in the daylight. But stargazers quickly point out that the gem on the...
Record Travel Expected for 4th of July
Well June is coming to an end and this week end millions of Americans will be celebrating the birthday of the USA, the fourth of July. To celebrate those millions of Americans will travel...
Michigan Gets A New State Park
Michigan will soon have a new state park. The Department of Natural Resources says the state spent $2.9 million to purchase 717 acres in Jackson County. The property runs adjacent to 405 acres in...
MDOT to Suspend Construction For Holiday Travelers
Holiday travelers, rejoice! MDOT announced that many construction projects will be halted over the 4th of July weekend to help ease traffic concerns. Additionally, many roads currently closed due to construction will open this...
Star Line Has Half-Price Tickets For Cyber Monday
While you wait for the turkey and the pumpkin pie from Thanksgiving to fully digest, Star Line Mackinac Island ferry wants to remind us that summer isn't that far away. Star Line, who recently...
Now You Can Visit Mackinac Island in a Pirate Ship
Shiver-me-timbers! Star Line Mackinac Island Hydro-Jet Ferry just added a pirate ship to its fleet. And the Good Fortune sets sail this summer.
First of all, the pirate ship is fully functional! This includes working water...
Michigan Day Trips- August
August is a great time to make a Michigan day trip. It is the best time to travel in Michigan, (except for traffic going north) as it is the warmest time of year in...