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    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...

    Oct 23, 2024• by TravelLightLaura

    Need a Lift? The Highlands

    I inspected two diverse piles of clothing before shoving them in my overnight bag for our fall weekend adventure at The Highlands in Harbor Springs. One stack included a skort, a collared shirt, and...

    Oct 3, 2024• by TravelLightLaura

    Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Room to Ride

    Michigan's Upper Peninsula is 1/3 of the state's land area, but only 3% of the state's population lives here. Being a troll (someone who lives below the Mackinaw Bridge), I crave the vastness and...

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