FOUR SEASONS OF
CADILLAC STORIES
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2 Long Hikes for Backpacking Campers
With over a hundred miles of the North Country Trail passing within 40 miles of Cadillac and miles of meandering pathways on Huron -Manistee National Forest lands, hikers have plenty of places to explore. There's no shortage of one-way hikes - walks that are...
Birders Flock To These 8 Locations in and Around Cadillac
By Dave Foley With 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. I have worked with veteran local birder, Dave Newhouse,...
Spring might be the best fishing for walleye, pike, and trout
by Dave Foley Unlike downstate areas, these trout waters won't be crowded. Although there may be several hundred trying their luck on Opening Day, in the Cadillac area, crowding is not a problem. It's likely an angler will fish a stretch of river and rarely see...
Improvements Being Made to the Carl T. Johnson Nature Preserve
Published by the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy Not to be confused with the Carl T. Center Hunting and Fishing Museum and Heritage Park Trails located on the north side of Mitchell State Park near the Canal, the Carl T. Johnson Nature Preserve can be found a ½ mile...
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...

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...
5 Pet Friendly Patios For Dining In Cadiilac
For many of us, our pets are like family and it is only natural to want to take them everywhere. And for those with service animals, they really do need to be taken everywhere. Unfortunately, there are many places that don't allow our furry friends in while we eat and...
12 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 a variety of farms in the Greater Cadillac Area! We have compiled a list of 12 area family friendly agritourism destinations to...
Shopping Small to Customize Your Purchase
Some Cadillac businesses are now introducing customized purchases, offering you a fresh opportunity to personalize your buying experience and craft something uniquely tailored to your tastes. Designed to make your shopping experience more engaging and enjoyable.Makse...
Life in Early Marion: Cabin Style
Looking to get your history fix? Take a visit to the Marion Historical Museum located at: 505 S Mill St. Marion, MI 49665. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and artifacts of Marion, Michigan and the surrounding area, and will be sure to...
Greater Cadillac Area ‘Time Traveling Tour’
Are you looking to immerse yourself into the local history and culture? The Greater Cadillac Area has seven museums available to you throughout the summer, all located within 30 minutes of Cadillac. Spend some time traveling to each location and experience not only...
Navigating through History
Are you looking to dive deeper into the history and culture of the Greater Cadillac area? The Wexford County Historical Society (WCHS) Museum is the right place for you. With artifacts, photographs, maps, paintings, documents and exhibits of daily life in...