Diving Deep into Milford Sound in New Zealand
Michigan Winter Beer Festival 2020
Wondering about the Food in New Zealand
Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program
Tony B Birthday Metal Fest
The Ultimate 5-Day Trip to Michigan’s UP
Do I have suggestions for a 5-day trip to Michigan’s UP? Yes, I do! I love Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and pounced on every opportunity to promote it.
2019 UP Beer Festival
The 2019 UP Fall Beer Festival featured hundreds of Michigan’s finest beers, excellent music, crowd surfing, a blue sky, plus a pretzel king and his court.
Fox Glacier Heli Hike
The New Zealand Heli-Hike on the Fox Glacier is awesome. Do it. You won’t regret. The safety meeting before the helicopter ride had a few shockers.
A Summer Jaunt to Traverse City
A trail marker tree, touring the former Northern Michigan Asylum, and enjoying tasty beers at Earthen Ales made for a super summer day in Traverse City.
Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar
Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar brought a passionate mix of honky-tonk, rock and soul to the Manchester Underground Music and Art.
50th Anniversary Ann Arbor Blue Festival
The first night of the 50th Anniversary Ann Arbor Blues Festival featured wonderful weather and smoking hot blues from Thornetta Davis, Bernard Allison, and Laith Al-Saadi.
The 2019 Michigan Summer Beer Festival
The 2019 Michigan Summer Beer Festival on July 26-27, in Ypsilanti, featured more than 150 Michigan breweries. We caught the fun in the pictures posted in our galleries and taped a few interviews where we asked if there was any exciting news they’d like to share.
Some of the Best things to do in Benzie County
A taste of Pure Michigan is exploring Benzie County. This quiet community in Northern Michigan offers unique and sweet things to do while you are UP North.
Ramshackle Brewing Company
Ramshackle Brewing Company took an alley in Jonesville and transformed it into an art filled oasis that also serves up great beer.
Nina and the Buffalo Riders at Michigan Legacy Art Park
Nina and the Buffalo Riders heat up a beautiful summer night and kickoff of Michigan Legacy Art Park Summer Sound series.
Dobros Heal The World
Could music from a sweetly singing dobro heal the world? Mark Lavengood, Drew Howard, and Joe Wilson put this question to the test at the Ark in Ann Arbor.
Fuzz Fest 6
Fuzz Fest 6 takes frizzle fried rock riffs and distills them into a sweet musical liquor at the legendary Blind Pig in Ann Arbor.
White Island Tour – New Zealand’s Most Active Volcano
I’ve got five reasons why the White Island tour of New Zealand’s most active volcano should be on your itinerary! It wasn’t initially on my 20-day New Zealand itinerary, I’m so glad I added it.
Camp Sober – Friendship, Farm Life and a Hunting Story
Camp Sober is a fading memory of American farm-life but thanks to a sawed-off shotgun and a deer hunting story too good to be true it won’t be forgotten.
Journey to Hobbiton Movie Set
The whimsy and wonder of the Shire comes to life during our visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set during our New Zealand vacation.
Manchester Underground Music and Art with Jim Roll
Manchester Underground Music and Art looks to ignite the original music scene in Manchester with their first show featuring Jim Roll and special guest Cooper Young.
About Brenda
Outdoor Enthusiast, Vegetarian, Michigan Beer Fanatic, Runner, Writer.
About Chuck
Michigander, vegetarian, runner, Michigan beer enthusiast, photographer, guitarist, film extra, goober
