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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…

Upper Peninsula’s gaming paradise

May 24, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Island Resort & Casino “There is no resort in the Midwest that has the big casino, over 340 rooms, a showroom, a spa, convention center, multiple restaurants, and two championship courses,” said Tony Mancilla, general…

The beachfront stay-and-play

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Brian Walters Photography Atop rolling hills near the edge of Lake Michigan, Manitou Passage Golf Club in Cedar, Michigan provides golfers with an Arnold Palmer signature course play that is just a short drive from…

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…

Otsego Resort’s winter opening marks bright future ahead

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson The Otsego Resort in Gaylord, Michigan has planned a soft opening event this weekend, Dec. 14 through Dec. 16, 2018 for public skiing as it returns to year-round service under new ownership and management. The returning debut…