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The Riverwood golf-and-bowl destination

September 20, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: R. Collins // Photography: Riverwood Resort The Riverwood Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan is just down the road from Central Michigan University and nestled about a bend of the Chippewa River. Its ideal location and natural landscape make it…

Traverse Wine Coast excels in international wine competition

July 7, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: R. Collins // Photography: Traverse City Tourism Apart from its temperate-weathered, picturesque golf courses dotting freshwater coastlines and inland forests, northern Michigan is renowned worldwide for the quality of its wine production. Recently, the region excelled at the TEXSOM…

Canadian Lakes brings “the good life” on course

May 21, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Sara Carte, Bob Laperriere, Chuck Richardson Canadian Lakes, an upscale private recreational community in Canadian Lakes, Michigan, flourishes during the summer season with its multitude of outdoor entertainment venues and options across nearly 7,000 acres…

Art Flair returns to Mt. Pleasant, a golf destination

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: R. Collins // Photography: Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau | Art Reach of Mid Michigan For many Michigan cities and towns that double as vacation destinations, there tends to be little distinction between summer activities and who…

Shanty Creek expands summer experience at year-round destination

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by John Olsa

Text: Brenna Buckwald Shanty Creek Resort, a four-season golf and ski resort in Bellaire, Michigan, prepares for this summer’s golf season with the addition of new onsite accommodations, planned events, and the acquisition of a fifth golf course, Hawk’s Eye…

The Harbor Shores experience

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 by John Olsa

Text: Brenna Buckwald In Benton Harbor, Michigan, Harbor Shores Resort invites golfers to experience its Jack Nicklaus Signature Course on Lake Michigan and stay in their waterfront lodging in nearby St. Joseph at The Inn at Harbor Shores or The…