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EXPLORING CADILLAC
Learn about all of the things to do and see from those that have experienced the splendor of Cadillac first hand.
Cadillac Stories
Nature is calling you to come Explore Your Way… our rolling forest-covered hills, ample rivers, diverse lakes, and varied trails all interconnect and span for miles and miles of fun. Our authors share stories and insights from the local perspective.
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SPRING ACTIVITIES
2020 Midwest Golf Show Preview & Giveaway
WIN FREE GOLF, LODGING & DINING! Enter to win our 2020 Cadillac Golf Giveaway Package! This package is valued at $600! The Golf Show Season is upon us. Get out and hang with your Golf Buddies. Dream about that fun 2-3 day golf vacation you’ve taken for the past...
Waldeck Island Nature Preserve
Waldeck Island Nature Preserve is an 11-acre nature preserve located on Stone Ledge Lake. On the preserve is a 1.2-mile looped trail through the serene forests and around the bio-diverse swamp. Walking the trail, exploring the shoreline, and visiting the viewing...
Clam River Greenway
The Clam River Greenway is a 1.6 mile paved trail that takes visitors from the CASA soccer fields to a couple Lake Cadillac trails. The trail is 10 feet wide and covers multiple boardwalks, bridges, and snakes with the Clam River through its entirety. "Walking and...
New Winter Sports Trail at Cadillac Pathway popular with Fat-bikers
By Dave Foley When the snow conditions are right, the MDNR Cadillac Pathway parking lot off Seeley Road just east of Cadillac, will be filled with cars left by cross country skiers, fatbikers, and snowshoers. While the Cadillac Pathway has been a popular cross country...
Out & About, Prime Paddling Season is Upon Us!
By Dave Foley If you were hesitant about joining the throngs of paddlers that fill popular rivers like the Manistee and Pine on summer weekends, take heart, the pressure on these streams is noticeably less after Labor Day. Only a few canoe liveries are...
Out & About, Steelhead on the Move
By Dave FoleyRivers like the Pere Marquette, as well as the Big and Little Manistee, get a little crowded after Labor Day as thousands of salmon leave Lake Michigan to push up these steams to spawn.From late August until September king and coho salmon...
A Family Winter Weekend for $500
Enjoy the Winter Views in Cadillac! Here we have outlined a complete weekend in Cadillac filled with lodging, dining shopping and of course, exploring our outdoor winter wonderland. We have taken the guess work out of your weekend, and have outlined a complete...
The Superbowl of Deer Season
(Mike Porter, Tim Porter, Levi Rowan, Lynn Frankenberger, and Jon Porter take a break from hunting for a picture and some lunch) November 15, a day for many Michiganders filled with incredible excitement. The opening day of deer rifle season is one of the best days of...
Hooking Into The Fall Steelhead Run
(Parker McNitt fighting a steelhead on a center pin rod) The Manistee River, located west of Cadillac, is the mecca of steelhead fishing. Steelhead, a migratory rainbow trout, are one of the most sought-after fish in the world. Every year, thousands of these fish...
Tips From The Tees Bloopers Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxM9vMJXwic Tips From The Tees Bloopers Edition When our interns started back in April and May they chose from several potential projects, the “Tips from the Tee” project was one that both of them were interested in. Thank goodness both...
Tips From the Tee – Cadillac Country Club
Cadillac Country Club brings you this week’s “Tips From the Tee.” The CCC was designed in 1910, making it almost 110 years old. The 18 hole course measures 6,107 yards from the tips and comes down to 5,159 yards from the front tees. Four par 3’s, two par 5’s and 12...
Tips From the Tee – Antioch Hills Golf Club
This week’s “Tips From the Tee” is from Antioch Hills Golf Club. Antioch Hills Golf Club is formerly known as The Briar at Mesick but is now under new management for Antioch Hills Golf Club. The 18-hole course stretches out to 5,817 yards from the back tees and...
2020 Midwest Golf Show Preview & Giveaway
WIN FREE GOLF, LODGING & DINING! Enter to win our 2020 Cadillac Golf Giveaway Package! This package is valued at $600! The Golf Show Season is upon us. Get out and hang with your Golf Buddies. Dream about that fun 2-3 day golf vacation you’ve taken for the past...
Winter Weddings in Cadillac
(Submitted by Kathy Morin, Group Sales Manager at the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau) When my husband and I got engaged a few years back, we couldn’t decide initially what time of year to have our wedding. Spring is so lively and flowers are in bloom, summer is warm...
A Family Winter Weekend for $500
Enjoy the Winter Views in Cadillac! Here we have outlined a complete weekend in Cadillac filled with lodging, dining shopping and of course, exploring our outdoor winter wonderland. We have taken the guess work out of your weekend, and have outlined a complete...
Old Indian Trail – Cadillac to Traverse City
THE OLD INDIAN TRAILBY:Frank EttawagheshikFor several centuries, Odawa people have been on these shores and in the woods and hills of this land. We are living amid the places from which spring the stories of our world, ourselves, our families and our...
Motorcycle Ride Guide – Cadillac & Northwest Michigan
Motorcycle Ride Guide It all begins in Cadillac! Create memories that last a lifetime as you ride our rolling hills, take a break along the countless lakes and rivers, and experience breathtaking views as you explore the area. Opportunities to stop, shop,...
Touring Old Cadillac
Touring Old CadillacStep back in time and explore the key historic buildings that were built during the thriving lumber era in Cadillac. Many of these buildings still stand proudly today. See the map below that corresponds to the numbered items underneath....
BEST OF 4 SEASONS
A Family Winter Weekend for $500
Enjoy the Winter Views in Cadillac! Here we have outlined a complete weekend in Cadillac filled with lodging, dining shopping and of course, exploring our outdoor winter wonderland. We have taken the guess work out of your weekend, and have outlined a complete...
The Superbowl of Deer Season
(Mike Porter, Tim Porter, Levi Rowan, Lynn Frankenberger, and Jon Porter take a break from hunting for a picture and some lunch) November 15, a day for many Michiganders filled with incredible excitement. The opening day of deer rifle season is one of the best days of...
Hooking Into The Fall Steelhead Run
(Parker McNitt fighting a steelhead on a center pin rod) The Manistee River, located west of Cadillac, is the mecca of steelhead fishing. Steelhead, a migratory rainbow trout, are one of the most sought-after fish in the world. Every year, thousands of these fish...
A Family Winter Weekend for $500
Enjoy the Winter Views in Cadillac! Here we have outlined a complete weekend in Cadillac filled with lodging, dining shopping and of course, exploring our outdoor winter wonderland. We have taken the guess work out of your weekend, and have outlined a complete...
Women entrepreneurs succeeding in Downtown Cadillac
CADILLAC — Retail shops in downtown Cadillac are flourishing. Gone are the dark faces of empty storefronts. Instead, colorful window displays, fabulous interior decor and merchandise, and personal service are attracting destination clientele. Behind the retail revival...
5 Reasons to Take Your Kids to a U-Pick Farm this Summer
Looking to get your kids outside this summer? Grab them and head out to one of Greater Cadillac Area’s U-Pick farms for an experience they will love. Here are 5 reasons why:Encourages Healthy Eating: Going to U-Pick farms exposes kids to healthy food...
