by CAVB Staff | Jul 3, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Food, Drink & Markets, Summer
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...
by CAVB Staff | Jun 27, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Tourism News
Mitchell State Park in Cadillac, Michigan is back and better than ever! Following a months long period of site renovations, this beloved park invites visitors to experience upgraded amenities and reconnect with nature. From improved facilities to a variety of outdoor...
by Dave Foley | Jun 19, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Out and About with Dave Foley, Water
You don’t have to go north to Ontario or the Upper Peninsula to enjoy a wilderness-like paddling experience. In less than an hour’s drive from Cadillac, one can find stretches of the Pine and Manistee River as well as the Tippy and Hodenpyl backwater...
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...