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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
#ExploreCadillac Bucket List Item – The Walk Around Lake Cadillac
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Fall Color Update – We are at PEAK! October 14, 2020
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Fall Color Update – September 16, 2020
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Cadillac Fall Routes & Rivers – 10 Ways to Enjoy Our Autumn Colors
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13 Family-Friendly Agri-tourism Destinations in the Greater Cadillac Area
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Summer 2020 Family Bucket List – Cadillac, Michigan
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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...
Out & About, Spear Anglers Wait for Pike in Darkhouses
By Dave Foley:When you think of ice fishing, what comes to mind is folks standing on the ice or sitting inside fish shanties. Whether it’s tipups baited with minnows or jigging with ice rods, the vast majority of ice anglers are hoping to hook fish fish...
Birders flock to these 7 NW Michigan locales
By Dave FoleyWith its mixture of lakes and streams as well as forests, meadows, marshes, and agricultural lands, Cadillac is a natural gathering point for birds, both migratory, and year-round resident flocks. To help visitors, I worked with Dave Newhouse, a veteran...
Opening day brings out walleye, pike, and trout anglers
by Dave FoleyAlthough the November 15 deer season opener garners most of the attention, among anglers, the last Saturday of the month, this year the big day is April 29, when pike, walleye, and trout become legal.At dawn on the 29th cars bump down seldom-used two...
#ExploreCadillac Bucket List Item – The Walk Around Lake Cadillac
For years, I told my husband Mike that we should trek the 7+ mile walk around Lake Cadillac. We revisited the topic, picked a day where the weather looked great, and planned for it. Having it coincide with Michigan Trails Week was a nice addition, as the path...
Cadillac Fall Routes & Rivers – 10 Ways to Enjoy Our Autumn Colors
Book Your Fall Golf Getaway in Cadillac – Fall golfing in Cadillac can be the most picturesque time of year to hit the links! With crisp autumn air, foliage in full color and affordable late season golf deals, you will avoid the summer crowds to enjoy great views of...
Summer 2020 Family Bucket List – Cadillac, Michigan
Take a Day to go Hiking – from wide trails to forest trekking, there are several trails in the area to take the whole family. Always ensure you pack water, possibly a few snacks and bug spray. Most trails only have bathrooms at the trailhead. Make sure you have a...
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...
Tips From the Tee – Emerald Vale
“Tips From the Tee” is excited to be coming from beautiful Emerald Vale in Manton, Michigan. Emerald Vale plays 6,785 yards from the back gold tees and 5,219 yards from the front red tees. The par is 72 and features 4 par 3’s, 10 par 4’s, 4 par 5’s. Gorgeous sweeping...
Tips From the Tee – Caberfae Peaks
This week’s “Tips From the Tee” is coming to you from Caberfae Peaks. Caberfae offers one of the most gorgeous 9 holes Northern Michigan has to offer. The 9 holes, 36 par course is 3,326 yards from the tips but can be reduced down to 2,186 yards depending on what tees...
Tips From the Tee – Lakewood on the Green
Excited to bring you this week’s “Tips From the Tee” from Lakewood on the Green. Lakewood on the Green features a 6,047-yard par 70, 18 holes. The 18-hole course features 300 acres of rolling terrain, sprawling pines and hardwood, shimmering lakes, natural wildlife,...
Reasons to Book Direct For Your Next Lodging Stay
You may hear or see ads about “booking direct”…but then there’s all those ads (Hello, Captain Obvious from Hotels.com, we’re looking at you…) and they seem to offer you some great deals too. You could book with Captain Obvious (or any of the other sites) but should...
Gopherwood Concerts
Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 7 PM EDT – 8:30 PM EDT Public · Hosted by Gopherwood Concerts, Hoxeyville Music Festival and Earthwork Harvest Gathering Online Event - https://www.crowdcast.io/e/crosscut-kings- Tickets: www.crowdcast.io/e/crosscut-kings- Crosscut Kings...
Cadillac Fall Routes & Rivers – 10 Ways to Enjoy Our Autumn Colors
Book Your Fall Golf Getaway in Cadillac – Fall golfing in Cadillac can be the most picturesque time of year to hit the links! With crisp autumn air, foliage in full color and affordable late season golf deals, you will avoid the summer crowds to enjoy great views of...
13 Family-Friendly Agri-tourism Destinations in the Greater Cadillac Area
What do lavender, goats, and blueberries have in common? Well, probably not too much other than you can find all three (and so much more) at farms in the Greater Cadillac Area! We have compiled a list of 13 area family-friendly agri-tourism destinations to visit....
52nd Cadillac Festival of the Arts: Re-imagined
A message from Dani Renwick – 2020 Art Fair Coordinator Cadillac has beautiful lakes, a quaint downtown, and a thriving Art Festival. Voted by Traverse Magazine as one of Northern Michigan’s Red Hot Best in 2020, the festival brings hundreds of artists and art lovers...
Summer 2020 Family Bucket List – Cadillac, Michigan
Take a Day to go Hiking – from wide trails to forest trekking, there are several trails in the area to take the whole family. Always ensure you pack water, possibly a few snacks and bug spray. Most trails only have bathrooms at the trailhead. Make sure you have a...
#ExploreCadillac Bucket List Item – The Walk Around Lake Cadillac
For years, I told my husband Mike that we should trek the 7+ mile walk around Lake Cadillac. We revisited the topic, picked a day where the weather looked great, and planned for it. Having it coincide with Michigan Trails Week was a nice addition, as the path...
Fall Color Update – We are at PEAK! October 14, 2020
Peak color is here in ALL areas, and still coming in others... Route 1 - Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell The lakes are just bursting full color along the lakeshore, reflecting in the morning and early evening with the sunsets. Route 2 - Hodenpyle Dam Area The Manistee...
Fall Color Update – September 16, 2020
Current over-all Leaf color saturation for our Region: 0-25% Spot color is being reported in the Cadillac Area - amongst the Oak and Maple trees brilliant red/crimson and yellow/gold is popping in small bursts against the summer foliage, especially in the National...
Cadillac Fall Routes & Rivers – 10 Ways to Enjoy Our Autumn Colors
Book Your Fall Golf Getaway in Cadillac – Fall golfing in Cadillac can be the most picturesque time of year to hit the links! With crisp autumn air, foliage in full color and affordable late season golf deals, you will avoid the summer crowds to enjoy great views of...
13 Family-Friendly Agri-tourism Destinations in the Greater Cadillac Area
What do lavender, goats, and blueberries have in common? Well, probably not too much other than you can find all three (and so much more) at farms in the Greater Cadillac Area! We have compiled a list of 13 area family-friendly agri-tourism destinations to visit....
Summer 2020 Family Bucket List – Cadillac, Michigan
Take a Day to go Hiking – from wide trails to forest trekking, there are several trails in the area to take the whole family. Always ensure you pack water, possibly a few snacks and bug spray. Most trails only have bathrooms at the trailhead. Make sure you have a...
BEST OF 4 SEASONS
#ExploreCadillac Bucket List Item – The Walk Around Lake Cadillac
For years, I told my husband Mike that we should trek the 7+ mile walk around Lake Cadillac. We revisited the topic, picked a day where the weather looked great, and planned for it. Having it coincide with Michigan Trails Week was a nice addition, as the path...
Fall Color Update – We are at PEAK! October 14, 2020
Peak color is here in ALL areas, and still coming in others... Route 1 - Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell The lakes are just bursting full color along the lakeshore, reflecting in the morning and early evening with the sunsets. Route 2 - Hodenpyle Dam Area The Manistee...
Fall Color Update – September 16, 2020
Current over-all Leaf color saturation for our Region: 0-25% Spot color is being reported in the Cadillac Area - amongst the Oak and Maple trees brilliant red/crimson and yellow/gold is popping in small bursts against the summer foliage, especially in the National...
Reasons to Book Direct For Your Next Lodging Stay
You may hear or see ads about “booking direct”…but then there’s all those ads (Hello, Captain Obvious from Hotels.com, we’re looking at you…) and they seem to offer you some great deals too. You could book with Captain Obvious (or any of the other sites) but should...
Cadillac Fall Routes & Rivers – 10 Ways to Enjoy Our Autumn Colors
Book Your Fall Golf Getaway in Cadillac – Fall golfing in Cadillac can be the most picturesque time of year to hit the links! With crisp autumn air, foliage in full color and affordable late season golf deals, you will avoid the summer crowds to enjoy great views of...
13 Family-Friendly Agri-tourism Destinations in the Greater Cadillac Area
What do lavender, goats, and blueberries have in common? Well, probably not too much other than you can find all three (and so much more) at farms in the Greater Cadillac Area! We have compiled a list of 13 area family-friendly agri-tourism destinations to visit....
