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      May 9, 2019• by TravelLightLaura

      Burning Foot or Burning Liver

      Beer on the beach. Burning Foot Beer Festival to be precise on Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon, a stunning expanse of sand that also happens to be a certified clean beach. How often do you get to...

      May 8, 2019• by TravelLightLaura

      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...

      Aug 16, 2026• by TravelLightLaura

      Ride RAMBA, Michigan's UP

      We've been working on becoming part-time Yoopers this summer, spending time at our Bike Ish house and immersing ourselves in local events and group rides in Ishpeming and Negaunee. The goal: Shop...

      Feb 16, 2026• by TravelLightLaura

      UP Yours, Winter Sports Michigan

      In Michigan's UP (Upper Peninsula) through January, snow totals have already eclipsed 150” and counting in Ishpeming and Marquette areas. During a recent post-holiday trip to our house in the Ish...

      Aug 29, 2025• by TravelLightLaura

      Treetops Resort, Tops for Michigan Golf

      It's been a few swings since my last visit to Treetops Resort, tucked in northern Michigan's rolling hills. My golf pal, Jen, and I returned this summer to discover the resort is a true stay-n-play...

      Jun 23, 2025• by TravelLightLaura

      MI Trail Towns

      Mountain bikers, have you heard of Ishpeming, Negaunee, Big Bay, or Harbor Springs? Even my fellow Michiganders might be scratching their helmet right now. These new Michigan trail towns are all at...