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Cadillac Stories
Nature is calling you to come Explore Your Way… our rolling forest-covered hills, beautiful 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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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...
Walk, Run, Hike & Bike – Here are the Top 7 Scenic Routes in Cadillac
By Dave Foley: Tired of running the same old routes? If you’re visiting Cadillac you can go out every day for a week, never take the same route twice and start each one within five miles of downtown.#1 Keith McKellop Walkway (2 Miles) Probably the best known is the...
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 Tee – Eldorado
We’re here this week with Eldorado Golf Course for “Tips From the Tee.” Eldorado offers 18 holes of pristine Northern Michigan golf. With 18 holes there are 5 different tee boxes that range from 5,018-7,134 yards, there is plenty of course to please all levels of...
Tips From the Tee – Evergreen
Evergreen brings you this week's Tips From the Tee. Evergreen offers 27 total holes on its premises. The full-fledged 18-hole Spruce course boasts a 6,438 yards with a par of 71. Norway, the executive course, has 9-holes of fun with 2,793 yards with a par of 36....
Tips From the Tee – Missaukee Golf Club
The Missaukee Golf Club, a Bob Meyer design, is an 18 hole par 71 course which has been open to public play since 1970. This course ranges from 4,905 yards from the front tees to 6,045 yards from the back tees. The range in distance allows golfers of all skill levels...
Five Scenic In-and-Out Hikes Along the North Country Trail
The 4600 mile North Country Trail (NCT), beginning in Maine and running to North Dakota, passes through Michigan. More than 100 miles of it are within 40 miles of Cadillac. With so many miles of trail available, deciding where to go could be a problem. But wherever...
Urban Escapes: 3 Short Walks Close to Cadillac
When you think of getting out for some exercise in the Cadillac area, the favorite places are the White Pine Trail, the paths at the Carl T. Johnson Outdoor Center, the Clam River Greenway, and the Keith McKellop Walkway. But there are several other local nature...
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...
Striking Gold in the Cadillac Area This Morel Mushroom Season
Hey everyone, it's Joe and today I have a story to share with you about my recent morel mushroom hunting expedition. Now, normally I'd be hyped up to tell you about my epic haul of these elusive fungi, but unfortunately, this time around, I came up empty-handed. Yep,...
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...
15 Stops on a Cadillac Area Ice Cream Tour
So, here’s the scoop…there are several ice cream shop options out there in the Greater Cadillac area to cool down on these hot summer days. Take a tour and check them all out! Click on each name to visit their Facebook page for current hours and information.Cadillac...
Bite into 5 Different Lakefront Meals in Cadillac
By Maddie Marks There are so many great places to enjoy a delicious meal in our area but don’t forget about the ones that allow you to enjoy your meal outdoors! These local restaurants have awesome lakefront views and patio seating, all summer long.After 26 Depot...
Best Burgers in Cadillac
Are you on the lookout for the best burgers in town? Look no further, Cadillac has many great places to get a unique burger. Here are some of our favorites, in no specific order! Coyote Crossings Coyote Burger: 1/3 pound ground beef patty cooked to your liking, served...
15 Stops on a Cadillac Area Ice Cream Tour
So, here’s the scoop…there are several ice cream shop options out there in the Greater Cadillac area to cool down on these hot summer days. Take a tour and check them all out! Click on each name to visit their Facebook page for current hours and information.Cadillac...
Bite into 5 Different Lakefront Meals in Cadillac
By Maddie Marks There are so many great places to enjoy a delicious meal in our area but don’t forget about the ones that allow you to enjoy your meal outdoors! These local restaurants have awesome lakefront views and patio seating, all summer long.After 26 Depot...
Listen Locally: Live Music Summer 2023
Looking for details on the Cadillac music scene? Find the best in local performers and even Grammy award-winning artists on tour, up north! The Greater Cadillac Area has an variety of opportunities for you to enjoy live music this summer. The Rotary Performing Arts...
Register for the 2023 Freedom Festival Car Show!
Saturday, July 8 , 2023 from 11am - 4pm (Vehicle Registration & Parking 9am - 11am) Mitchell Street in Downtown Cadillac - (vehicle entrance at Pine St. & Mitchell) Email Contact: FreedomFestivalCarShow@gmail.comONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! You can still...
Best Burgers in Cadillac
Are you on the lookout for the best burgers in town? Look no further, Cadillac has many great places to get a unique burger. Here are some of our favorites, in no specific order! Coyote Crossings Coyote Burger: 1/3 pound ground beef patty cooked to your liking, served...
6 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...