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Runaway Crosses the Finish Line

July 19, 2010 Bayview

Runaway with George Zimmermann on board crossed the finish line in Mackinac of the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race at approximately 2am this morning.  Listen to his final audio blog about his experience aboard the Runaway and check out some more amazing pictures taken during the race. 
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The race may be over [...]

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Tagged as: Bayview, Events, Family, Mackinac, Port Huron, Pure Michigan, Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, Sailing

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As the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race Continues…..

July 18, 2010 Bayview

As the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race continues, listen to this audio blog from our own George Zimmermann on the Runaway from earlier today.
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And remember all the boats are equipped with a GPS tracking system, and we are proud to be the exclusive host of the live tracking.  Follow [...]

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Tagged as: Bayview, Events, Family, Mackinac, Port Huron, Pure Michigan, Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, Sailing

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Getting Ready to Start the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race

July 17, 2010 Bayview

It’s a beautiful morning in Port Huron as our own George Zimmermann and the crew of the Runaway get ready to start the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race.
Listen to George’s audio blog and check out the slide show of what is happening in Port Huron as they get ready to race.  Check in later tonight [...]

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Tagged as: Bayview, Events, Family, Mackinac Island, port, Port Huron, Pure Michigan, Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, Sailing

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Marvelous Mackinac Memories

July 15, 2010 Family

Thanks to Melissa Mackey for sharing her story about her trip up north with her husband and teenage twins!  Check out the end of the post to see the beautiful pictures she took!
This summer, instead of taking one long vacation like we usually do, my husband and I decided to take our 13 year old [...]

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Tagged as: Family, Guest Blogger, Mackinac Island, Places To Visit, Summer, Things to Do, Upper Peninsula

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Going up north – A Michigan tradition

July 2, 2010 Beaches

Thanks to Matt Eder, co-creator of MichiganDads.com, for sharing his experiences from his recent family trip to Oscoda.
The water was cool but the sand was warm. The birds happily chirped as the squirrels scampered around the lush trees and green grass looking for food. Sure, it rained a bit – seems like it does every [...]

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Tagged as: Family, Guest Blogger, Outdoors, Places To Visit, Pure Michigan, Summer

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Affordable Family Vacations: Upper Peninsula

June 24, 2010 Family

Tina Lassen, Michigan Travel Ideas contributing writer, gives insiders tips on affordable one-day trips in the UP. For more affordable family vacations ideas, see the article in the 2010 issue of Michigan Travel Ideas.
A good place to base yourself is in Paradise at either Harmon’s Birchwood Lodge cabins ($66-$130/night, three-night minimum in summer) along [...]

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Tagged as: Guest Blogger, Outdoors, Places To Visit, Pure Michigan, Summer, Upper Peninsula

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Fireworks in Michigan

June 23, 2010 Events & Festivals

Independence Day is just around the corner, so we wanted to share some of the fireworks celebrations taking place all over Pure Michigan!
Fireworks BBQ Sail, July 1, 2010
See the fireworks from the best seat in the house – the Deck of a Tall Ship! Join us on the Appledore IV for a three-hour sail, a [...]

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Tagged as: Events, Pure Michigan, Summer, Things to Do

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Do You Know The Way To Grand Marais?

June 23, 2010 Attractions and Museums

Thanks to Jennifer Rees for sharing the story of her U.P adventure!
Every year, my husband rides his bike from Cedar Springs to Mackinaw City. Every year my sister, kids, and I take a trip ‘Up North’ to pick him up. This year, the group my husband rides with decided that 285 miles just wasn’t quite [...]

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Tagged as: Family, Guest Blogger, Pure Michigan, Summer, Upper Peninsula

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Pure Michigan 2010 Summer Events Round-Up

June 15, 2010 Events & Festivals

Summer is here!  So to help you plan how you will spend your time, we wanted to give you all the events we have through Labor Day! 
If you’re the organizer of an event that you don’t see listed, please use our submission form to let us know.
 4th of July Bessemer Blast, June 30- July 4, [...]

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Tagged as: Events, Places To Visit, Pure Michigan, Summer Celebration, Things to Do

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Southwest Michigan Offers Great Parks

May 12, 2010 Beaches

Last summer, contributing writer Tina Lassen scouted lesser-known state and federal preserves for the 2010 Michigan Travel Ideas feature, Wild Discoveries. Tina shares a handful of her favorites from the state’s southwest region. What’s your favorite Michigan park?
Towering Dunes
It’s impossible to miss the centerpiece of Duck Lake State Park north of Muskegon: an immense dune [...]

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Tagged as: Beaches, Family, Guest Blogger, Outdoors

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