Amid the flurry of December festivities, give yourself the gift of R&R at one of these bed and breakfasts—lodging perfect not only for peace and quiet, but also as ideal base camps for local holiday shopping excursions.
CHARLEVOIX PETOSKEY GETAWAY
Stay: MacDougall House, 109 Petoskey Avenue in Charlevoix, an 1896 Victorian B&B complete with white wicker furniture on the front porch and a cottage garden, in summer anyway. Within walking distance of downtown and Lake Michigan, it offers a casual atmosphere, six rooms, private baths, full breakfast (think French toast, Belgian waffles, bacon and eggs), and free wifi and TVs. MICHIGANBANDB.COM. Festivities: Friday, Dec. 1 is downtown Petoskey’s annual Holiday Open House. Held 6 to 9 p.m., the event includes Santa Claus, Pennsylvania Park tree lighting, and closed streets for holiday shopping. Charlevoix and Harbor Springs, meanwhile, host their downtown merchant shopping events on Saturday, Dec. 2. Events include a hot cocoa contest, a free movie, refreshments and special sales. VISITCHARLEVOIX.COM.
M22 TRIP
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Camping With Your Dog
Bringing your dog on your next outdoor overnight excursion? Oh, yes! With a little planning, your canine companion will enjoy camping just as much as you. These Northern Michigan spots are perfectly pet-friendly.
SWEET ON THE BETSIE
JENA MATZEN AND GREGG TRAHEY WEREN’T LOOKING FOR A BIG HOME UP NORTH. BUT THEY DID WANT STYLE.
REFRESH IN BLUE AND WHITE
ASKED TO MOVE A HARBOR SPRINGS HOME FROM TRADITIONAL TO TRANSITIONAL STYLE, INTERIOR DESIGNER GEMMA PARKER BUILT ON THE FRESH, TIMELESS ALLURE OF BLUE AND WHITE.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Explore Emmet and Cheboygan counties by foot, bike or hoof, thanks to this scenic trail.
Please, eat the violets.
The wild violets that dot our forest floors are pretty enough to eat. Go ahead—let our six simple recipes fuel your culinary imagination.
OASIS ON ELK LAKE
ARCHITECT KEN RICHMOND DESIGNS A HOME THAT CAPTURES THE CARIBBEAN COLORS OF ELK LAKE WHILE FEELING COMPLETELY ORGANIC TO THE NORTHWOODS.
LOSS AND NATURE
Leelanau's Cedar River Preserve provides peace and perspective.
GO WITH THE FLOW
Celebrating an unconventional trout opener among friends.
CHAMPION OF TREES
Archangel Ancient Tree Archive is the “most hopeful project on the planet,” says David Milarch.
DINING OUT NEAPOLITAN, BUT WITH STYLE
American House—the Siren Hall spinoff—is making darn good pizza.
