by Dave Foley | Jun 19, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Out and About with Dave Foley, Self Guided Trips, Trails & Parks
Tired of running the same old routes? If you’re looking for different views of Cadillac here is a plan for your week – never run the same route twice and start each run within five miles of downtown! Sunday McKellop Walkway Probably the best known is the...
by Dave Foley | Jun 19, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Hiking Trails, Out and About with Dave Foley
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...
by Dave Foley | Jun 19, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Hiking Trails, Out and About with Dave Foley, Trails & Parks
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...
by Dave Foley | Jun 19, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Hiking Trails, Out and About with Dave Foley
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...
by Maddie Marks | Jun 16, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Food, Drink & Markets, Summer
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...
by Maddie Marks | Jun 13, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Summer
Are you ready for a fun-filled summer? Check out some of the best FREE things to do with your kiddos this summer right here in Northern Michigan! 1. Take A Trip To The Cadillac Farmers Market Experience the vibrant flavors and colors of the Cadillac Farmers Market...
by Joe Baker | May 8, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Hiking Trails, Out In The Middle Of Everywhere, Self Guided Trips, Spring, Stewardship & Sustainability
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...
by Dave Foley | May 7, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Out and About with Dave Foley, Spring, Trails & Parks
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,...
by Kathy Morin | May 5, 2023 | Tourism News
CAVB CELEBRATES ANOTHER RECORD YEAR OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY AND REVENUE 2022-23 was the busiest ever for Cadillac with record breaking visitor occupancy and revenue generated through our lodging properties, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Get all of the details and a...
by Dave Foley | Apr 27, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Hunting and Fishing, Out and About with Dave Foley, Spring
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...