At first glance, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore looks familiar to kids. The drifting sand, seagulls, and miles of turquoise water all add up to one thing—the ocean. But then, somewhere—maybe on the 7.4-mile Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive or while rolling down the pile of sand called Dune C[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Michigan’
March 29th, 2013 - 5:30 pm § in Destinations, Travel Events
8 great reasons to visit the Great Lakes region this Summer
This year is set to be an exciting year for the Great Lakes region. From major anniversaries that will firmly put the region on the map, to some weird and wonderful attractions and exhibitions that will appeal to many an inner fandom. There really is s...[...]
February 20th, 2013 - 9:00 am § in Destinations
Snowtubing in Traverse City Michigan
Some winter sports require a great deal of skill and practice. Others require impressive reservoirs of strength and endurance. But what about those of us who want to have some outdoor fun in the middle of winter, but don't happen to be particularly ...[...]
January 16th, 2013 - 1:34 pm § in Destinations, Journals
I Heart My City: Laura’s Detroit
Freelance writer and editor Laura Bastian has spent time all over the world -- from Hong Kong to Boston -- but here are a few of her favorite things about her hometown, Motor City, USA.[...]
Behind the Lens: Melissa Farlow Does Detroit
Photographer Melissa Farlow has shot many stories for National Geographic Magazine – covering everything from the swamps of Florida to the wild horses of the West. She’s also been assigned to capture the spirit of both Chicago and Miami for Traveler. So, when the Detroit feature story[...]
Issue Insider: Traveler’s Mar/Apr Issue
Curious about Cuba? This issue’s cover story, written by James Vlahos, will satisfy your craving by taking you deep inside this Caribbean hot spot and the salsa music (and dancing!) that has helped define its unique flavor over the years. Also in this issue: Far from flagging, Andrew Nelson sh[...]
Issue Insider: Traveler’s Mar/Apr Issue
Curious about Cuba? This issue’s cover story, written by James Vlahos, will satisfy your craving by taking you deep inside this Caribbean hot spot and the salsa music (and dancing!) that has helped define its unique flavor over the years. Also in this issue: Far from flagging, Andrew Nelson sh[...]
August 31st, 2011 - 8:17 am § in Destinations, Journals
Coffee Vacations
Most of us have heard of cooking vacations–trips that involve traveling to an idyllic place and taking cooking classes from a local chef or school. Last spring, Elizabeth Berg made us envious (and hungry) when she wrote about attending a cooking school along Italy’s Amalfi Coast. I piggyback[...]
March 2nd, 2011 - 11:00 am § in Destinations, Journals
Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival
The treacherous and sweet water of the American Great Lakes has claimed many lives, and many ships. This Saturday, March 5th, the 30th Anniversary Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will celebrate the area's maritime hi[...]
