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Be prepared for dazzling displaysVibrant reds and yellows lure all kinds of people to the outdoors each fall, and Michigan’s peak viewing times are just around the corner.Full Story
A photographer’s paradiseHuron County has a diverse environment, a mixture that provides an almost unlimited opportunity for photo enthusiasts. From the beautiful shorelines of Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron to the crop-filled fields of the interior, Huron County abounds with natural wonders.
Snowmobile trails popping upWinter sports enthusiasts can stay closer to home beginning this fall when several miles of snowmobile trails will be opened up to the general public in Sanilac County.
Prices, scenery draw fall golfersThe fall golf season finally has arrived. And when this time of year swings into action, fewer crowds and fall discounts are par for the course.
Small towns have it allIt’s girls’ night out and time for some fun. First, shopping for that special handbag or stunning piece of jewelry. Next is lunch — prime rib, anyone? The final touch is a massage and a manicure. Where can you go for this kind of full-service pampering? New York? Chicago? Detroit? Try Riverwalk Place in downtown Gladwin.
Big fun awaits in ‘Little Bavaria’Fans of butterflies might have seen them fluttering around the Dow Gardens conservatory in Midland, but not known it’s possible to attract them to gardens at home.It’s called butterfly gardening, and is as easy as planting the right kinds of flowers in a sunny area, along with creating a mini-habitat.
Zehnder’s celebrating 150 yearsFRANKENMUTH — Many people who have traveled through this quaint “Little Bavaria” town know Zehnder’s Restaurant for its famous family style chicken dinners, its beautiful and welcoming dining rooms, the stately architecture, and the variety of delicious bread and pastries along with delightful gift items in the restaurant’s bakery and retail area. What many people may not realize is the rich history behind the Zehnder legacy.
Tour blends refreshments, historyPaul Barrera’s belief in old town Saginaw as a moneymaker prompted him to blend history with fine dining when he created Jake’s Old City Grill at the corner of Court and Hamilton streets.
Forest full of thrills, chillsScreams. Shrieks.They’re heard because the Haunted Forest in Midland’s City Forest “is quite scary and a little bit bloody,” said Greg Burrell, who helps make the frightening stuff happen.
Bevy of fall funMother Nature’s Halloween Trail is intended to be entertaining and educational — not haunted.
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