by CAVB Staff | Apr 26, 2018 | Cadillac Stories, Water
For those looking for long tours, the canal connecting Cadillac and Mitchell lake, makes it possible to explore more than 3700 acres of lake. If lakes are your passion, there are public access launches at a half-dozen of them, in the Cadillac area. Certainly one of...
by Steve Knaisel | Apr 26, 2018 | Cadillac Stories, Hunting and Fishing
By Steve Knaisel, PilgrimVillageFishing.com, Cadillac Some years the ice lingers through the middle of April. This winter has had so many highs and lows, it’s any ones guess as to how long it will last. Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell appear empty since the permanent...
by CAVB Staff | Apr 25, 2018 | Cadillac Stories, Winter Skiing-Downhill
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 one of the...
by Dave Foley | Apr 25, 2018 | Cadillac Stories, Trails & Parks
You don’t have to go north to Ontario or the Upper Peninsula to enjoy a wilderness-like paddling experience on 2 awesome rivers. In less than an hour’s drive from Cadillac, you can find stretches of the Pine and Big Manistee Rivers as well as the Tippy and Hodenpyl...
by CAVB Staff | Apr 25, 2018 | Cadillac Stories, History
2 Lakes, A Canal, A Railroad & A Bit of History When George Mitchell, timber seeker, arrived on the eastern shore of Little Clam Lake (later Lake Cadillac) in 1871, two events that year led him to establish his community quickly at the site. The Great Michigan...
by Brandon Jensen | Apr 25, 2018 | Cadillac Stories, Hiking Trails, Trails & Parks
Manistee River Trail & NCT Loop This is a perfect weekend-size, plus or minus, 20 mile Manistee River Trail & NCT loop that takes you on some of the best terrain in the Lower Peninsula. THE BEST PART -You only need one car… it’s a loop so park up high on the...
by CAVB Staff | Apr 25, 2018 | Self Guided Trips
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, or just let...
by Jim Neff | Apr 24, 2018 | Cadillac Stories, KISS
A NEW CHAPTER IN CADILLAC’S KISS Story (Article from the Cadillac News: by Antonio Coleman & Rick Charmoli – Oct. 10, 2015) The following is an article by the Cadillac News recalling the 40th anniversary celebration. After this weekend, one thing is for certain...
by CAVB Staff | Apr 24, 2018 | Cadillac Stories, History, Self Guided Trips
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. 1. Former...
by CAVB Staff | Apr 24, 2018 | Cadillac Stories, History, Trails & Parks
A WINTER MYSTERY ON THE CANAL Have you ever visited the canal connecting Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell? Built as a lifeline during the logging era in the late 1800s, the canal has a mystery that many notice every winter. The lakes will freeze and the canal will be...
