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Fall Color is Just Around the Corner!

There have been predictions of an early fall color season this year – don’t wait to book your stay in the Cadillac area!

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Epic Views for Fall Golf in Cadillac!

With 9 courses to choose from, Cadillac is a true “Up North” golf destination. Plan your trip today!

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Find Fall Color Fun in Cadillac

We are beginning to see some changes!

Updated: September 20, 2023

It has been a mild start to fall but we are seeing cooler temperatures at night. Color is starting to peek out here and there throughout the area! It's still early to guess an exact time frame for peak color but we are monitoring conditions closely. Please subscribe to more seasonal updates as the peak color season draws near!

CAPTURE CADILLAC

The fall season in Cadillac means crisp air, cool nights and a chance to catch the colors change from our trails and waterways – tag us in your adventures!

FALL STORIES

Read the latest on what makes the Cadillac area special this time of year and get some ideas on how to best spend your days this fall!

8 Places for Fall Farm Fun in the Harvest Season

Summer may be over but fun fall in the Cadillac area is just beginning! When the air turns brisk and the leaves start to turn, the days get shorter but there is still time to make lifelong memories all while supporting our local farmsteads.

Experience Fall Cabin Life – In and Around Cadillac

If you’re looking for a unique sleep-away experience, check out one of the many cabin style options right here in Cadillac! Our local hotels are convenient, however, cabins and cottages can offer a more home away from home type of experience for families, couples and...

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...

The Science of Fall Color

Fall color – What trees offer what color & Why? The most common leaf colors of fall are red, yellow and orange and some trees can have several of these colors simultaneously as the season unfolds. Why do they turn color though? It’s an interesting concept that...

Late Autumn Fishing on the Big Manistee

By Maralee Cook While many fly fishermen are happy to be on the water at any time of year, D-Loop Outfitters owner Dave Barkman will tell you there are three great reasons to fish the Big Manistee River in autumn: “There are large opportunities for...

5 walking trails that won't disappoint fall color seekers

by Dave Foley When the sumac bushes turn crimson and the maple leaves burst forth in red, I adjust my priorities. Being indoors when nature is staging its annual leafy color show is just wrong. Starting in the last days of September the dominant woodland green starts...