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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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Tips From The Tees Bloopers Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxM9vMJXwic 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 of them knew how to golf (or did...
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...
New Winter Sports Trail at Cadillac Pathway popular with Fat-bikers
By Dave FoleyWhen 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, fatbike enthusiasts, and snowshoers. While the Cadillac Pathway has been a...
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...
Cadillac Positioning To Host More Government Meetings
For immediate releasePhoto Caption: Morin (farthest right) at SGMP Conference in Detroit with 26 others who took the CGMP Exam. Contact:Joy VanDrie, Executive Director, 231-775-0657, jvandrie@cadillacmichigan.comKathy Morin, CGMP, Group Sales Manager, 231-775-0657,...
Nate’s Camp Greensky Experience
Twenty-five miles west of downtown Cadillac sits a quaint plot of land that, to the unfamiliar eye, appears to just be an open field. Little do they know that 2,000 some people flock from across the country to experience lovely bluegrass music. This Hoxeyville field...
Listen Locally: Live Music Summer 2019
Have an itch to get outside and listen to local music? This summer the Greater Cadillac Area has multiple opportunities for you to enjoy live, local music. The Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion in downtown Cadillac is hosting live music throughout the summer, as well as...
Woods & Water Fishing
The warm low waters seen as the summer drags on create an increased density of trout in the deep pools. Targeting these deep holes after rapids and gravel often create the most opportunities to hook into a quality trout. Time of day is also an important...
Top 5 Places to Fish Opening Day of Trout Season
By Dylan Cook For many, the opening day of trout season is a woodsmen’s holiday only rivaled by the opening day of deer season. The last Saturday of April, which falls on the 27th this year, will see anglers from across the state head to the river in search of the...
Gobble, gobble… Spring is upon us; turkey hunting season is here
By Dylan Cook We are, in my opinion, in the “good ole days” of turkey hunting. It may be hard to believe, but not too long ago the wild turkey hunting was unimaginably different. In the late 1970’s, according to Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, a hunter had...
WINTER ACTIVITIES
The Boon Bonfire
Taking to the trails, we leave from the Caberfae Trailhead on Trail 638 towards 637 headed to the Boon Bonfire. Our group is made up of novice to experienced riders, so the ride starts off touring 15 mph to a forest trail that will remind you of a...
Horizontal Glide – XC Skiing in Cadillac
Cross County Skiing in Cadillac While Caberfae Peaks offers plenty of thrills for alpine skiers, cross-country skiers can delight in a trio of free, groomed, public trail systems in the Cadillac area. Nearest to Caberfae Peaks is the 10 mile-long McKenzie...
Vertical Drop – Skiing in Cadillac
Back in the day, the Cadillac area was the state’s first ski destination. That legacy is a point of pride for the area, but Cadillac’s storied past does not mean that the area is resting on its laurels. These days, Michigan’s oldest ski destination is also...
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
Woods & Water Fishing
The warm low waters seen as the summer drags on create an increased density of trout in the deep pools. Targeting these deep holes after rapids and gravel often create the most opportunities to hook into a quality trout. Time of day is also an important...
Top 5 Places to Fish Opening Day of Trout Season
By Dylan Cook For many, the opening day of trout season is a woodsmen’s holiday only rivaled by the opening day of deer season. The last Saturday of April, which falls on the 27th this year, will see anglers from across the state head to the river in search of the...
Gobble, gobble… Spring is upon us; turkey hunting season is here
By Dylan Cook We are, in my opinion, in the “good ole days” of turkey hunting. It may be hard to believe, but not too long ago the wild turkey hunting was unimaginably different. In the late 1970’s, according to Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, a hunter had...
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...
U-Pick, We Pick, Everyone Picks – Fresh Fruit this Summer
Take advantage of Northern Michigan by grabbing a bucket and heading out to pick fresh Blueberries at Double L Farms here in Cadillac. Double L Farms is a family owned business. At the farm they sell local, fresh blueberries. They are MAEAP certified which...
