Tasty Muskegon

My taste buds were aligned with plenty other of wannabe epicurious foodies! After Taste of Muskegon tallied up the votes, mine included, Rad Dad’s Tacos took first place in the appetizer category...

Century Club, Holmes & Watson Beerventure Update

It’s important to have goals to strive for, to lead a purposeful life. I keep a list at my desk to remind me of my pursuits. My goals include publishing a second travel book, becoming a...

Winter camping at Tahquamenon Falls in MI's Upper Peninsula

There aren’t a lot of state parks in Michigan open for camping in the winter but, luckily for us, that list includes one of our favorites: Tahquamenon Falls State Park...

Approaching my 100th brewery tested in Michigan

A pint of craft beer is on average 200 – 250 calories. So there's a pork chop in every beer, perhaps a club sandwich as a point of measurement. Despite the caloric intake, the Holmes & Watson Bike...

Tourist In Your Own Town: Muskegon, Michigan

Most people tell me they don't travel because of time and money. My gut tells me the real problem is defining what constitutes travel. What is it? What's considered a vacation and where do you have...

The Big Three (Detroit, Michigan)

I love a good underdog story. A story where obstacles are inevitably in the way, odds are stacked against, perseverance and hard work rise to the surface when the world turns aside, assuming failure...