Staying on the quieter side of the Door
Located on the quieter side of Door County peninsula (the Lake Michigan side), Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort is a good lodging option — especially for families.
The spacious one- and two-bedroom suites come with kitchens, and the 27-acre property has a grill area, playground …
Exploring Door County by kayak
A kayak is the best way to see the underwater caves and limestone bluffs lining Door County’s Whitefish Dunes State Park. Kayaking Adventures Door County runs two guided trips a day (weather dependent) to this picturesque part of the peninsula for $50 a person. No …
A little Iceland awaits in Door County’s Washington Island
Washington Island’s rich Icelandic history makes a visit to this Door County retreat like getting two islands for the price of one.
Chicago native sees fish boil as one laughing matter
Some places and foods are inextricably linked. You can’t come to Chicago without digging into deep-dish pizza. You can’t go to Philly without trying a steak sandwich (unless you’re a vegetarian …) And you certainly can’t visit Door County without going to a fish boil, a Scandinavian tradition that’s permeated this 75-mile long peninsula.
First time campers get a helping hand in Michigan
Nature novices get a helping hand with Michigan’s “First Time Campers” program offered at 18 state parks. For just $20, you’ll get two nights of camping, use of a four-person tent and other necessities, as well as hands-on instruction from veteran campers. You bring the …
Ground Zero
W Hotels’ newest New York City outpost is a prime place to stay during next month’s 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The 217-room W New York - Downtown, which opened last year, overlooks the former World Trade Center site. Even if you don’t …
New air service provides faster way to Traverse Bay
Don’t want to spend over six hours in the car driving to Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay area? Lakeshore Express Aviation recently launched flights between Midway Airport and Pellston Regional Airport in northern Michigan. The one-hour flights on 30-seat planes cost about $200 one-way. Because the …
Forecast calls for Country Thunder in Twin Lakes, Wis.
Country music fans soon will be rolling into the town of Twin Lakes, Wis., to hear the likes of Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum (pictured), the Zac Brown Band, Darius Rucker, Martina McBride and the Charlie Daniels Band. The annual Country Thunder Music Festival, July 21-24, …
Milwaukee brews up ‘summer of China’
Can’t travel 6,000-plus miles to China this summer? Settle for the next best thing: a quick trip to nearby Milwaukee. In this Wisconsin city well known for its German roots, Mayor Tom Barrett has declared it the “Summer of China.” He’s even signed an official proclamation to prove it.
‘World’s greatest aviation celebration’ landing in Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture, billed as the world’s greatest aviation celebration, will land in Oshkosh, Wis., on July 25. The massive event goes through July 31.
Prepare to party in New Buffalo, Mich.
Sail over to New Buffalo, Mich., for the annual Ship & Shore Festival, Aug. 12-14. What started 27 years ago as a humble arts and crafts fair has evolved into New Buffalo’s signature summertime event, featuring live music, art vendors, contests and games. A highlight …
Come Sail Away
Hop aboard the Tall Ship Manitou for one of the windjammer’s themed cruises this summer. While the ship sails Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, you can learn about the state’s craft brewing scene at a Microbrew Tasting Cruise held Sunday evenings through Sept. 4. The two-hour …
Milwaukee’s other ethnic fests
Milwaukee is focusing on China this summer, but the “City of Festivals” is an equal opportunity enjoyer when it comes to international celebrations.
Afraid you’re too late this year for the country’s largest Polish festival, which took place last month.
And the city’s annual Arab …
Michigan makes it easy on camping newbies
Rolled out last year, Michigan's First Time Campers program is designed to give outdoor recreation rookies a chance toexperience an easy, affordable introduction to camping. For $24 (or $20 for Michigan residents), up to four people can get two nights of camping in a state park.
Art blooms among the corn in Paoli, Wis.
Back when I lived in Wisconsin a few years ago, I was biking through the hills south of Madison when I came to a tiny little town called Paoli. As I rolled though the town, I saw strange things for the heart of farm country. Art galleries. Out-of-state license plates. Tourists.
