There are still plenty of warm summer days to soak up in Pure Michigan.



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August 14, 2025



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There are still plenty of warm summer days to soak up in Pure Michigan. Dive into vibrant communities, savor incredible culinary crafts and find relaxation in our woods and waters. 

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Tickle Your Taste Buds in Grand Rapids [ [link removed] ]

A charcuterie board displayed on a barrel.

Grand Rapids offers a culinary adventure like no other – including the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, with 20 food vendors and restaurants under one roof; Grove, just named the third-best farm-to-table restaurant in America; and Flights of Flavor, the digital pass that awards prizes for sampling the city’s best food and drink flights. Come hungry!

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Munising to the Keweenaw Peninsula Road Trip [ [link removed] ]

Kayakers paddling below the Lovers Leap arch over Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks.

Follow the stunning Lake Superior shoreline on this scenic, three-day journey from Munising to Copper Harbor. From the colorful sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to the historic copper mines of the Keweenaw Peninsula, you'll explore some of the most stunning landscapes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

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Traverse City and Leelanau Peninsula Road Trip [ [link removed] ]

A man and woman sitting on a bench at the top of Sleeping Bear Dunes overlooking Lake Michigan.

Hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline, this route through Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula offers a picturesque coastal escape. You'll explore the golden sands of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, charming harbor towns and miles of vineyards that thrive thanks to the region's glacial soils, climate and long growing season.

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Fresh Lives Here: A Perfect Catch in the Upper Peninsula [ [link removed] ]

A family dining at a picnic table near a food truck on the coast of Lake Superior.

Some say a visit from Gordon Ramsay for an episode of “Uncharted” put Cap'n Ron's Fish & Chips on the Munising map, but word of mouth has been an even more powerful force over the years. With hand-painted signs, a food truck and waterfront views, Cap'n Ron's Fish & Chips has the charm of both a casual roadside stop and a sought-after culinary destination.

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Fresh Lives Here: Idyllic Days on the Coast of Lake Michigan [ [link removed] ]

Two woman having a picnic on the shore of Lake Michigan.

When an Instagrammable setting is also an experience to remember, you know you’ve hit upon a golden idea. That’s what happened when longtime best friends Jennifer Brown and Katie Kenreich spotted a trend that seemed perfect for their hometown Michigan beaches. A few floor cushions, a table, pretty dishes and a handful of iPhone photos later became a viral post, which grew into Sincerely, K & J luxury picnics all over the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.

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Pure Michigan Spring/Summer Travel Guide [ [link removed] ]

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While fall is just around the corner, travel inspiration never goes out of season. The 2025 Pure Michigan Spring/Summer Travel Guide highlights stunning sights to see, exciting places to go and fun activities to experience for visitors and residents alike. 

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Upcoming Events

*Cheeseburger in Caseville [ [link removed] ] 
*August 15-17, 2025
Caseville

*Back to the Bricks [ [link removed] ]
*August 15-16, 2025 
Flint

*Howell Melon Festival [ [link removed] ]
*August 15-17, 2025 
Howell

*Michigan Renaissance Festival [ [link removed] ]
*August 16 - September 28, 2025 
Holly

*Suds on the Shore [ [link removed] ] 
*August 16, 2025 
Ludington

*Challenge Cup [ [link removed] ] 
*August 24-29, 2025 
Port Huron

*Traverse City Food & Wine - Grand Finale Dinner [ [link removed] ]
*August 24, 2025 
Traverse City

*Detroit Jazz Festival [ [link removed] ] 
*August 29 - September 1, 2025 
Detroit 

*Marquette Marathon, Half Marathon & Wildcat 5K [ [link removed] ]* 
August 30, 2025
Marquette 

*Mackinac Bridge Annual Labor Day Walk [ [link removed] ] 
*September 1, 2025
Mackinaw City/St. Ignace

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*Header Photo: *Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising

 

*Contact: *Nicole Ly at [email protected]

 

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