by Maddie Marks | Jul 11, 2023 | Caddy the Bear, Cadillac Stories, Downtown, Food, Drink & Markets, Shopping, Summer
A summer trip into Downtown Cadillac isn’t complete without browsing through the the bustling aisles of the Cadillac Farmers Market. Come along with Caddy Bear as we explore the unique offerings of the market this summer! Every Tuesday & Friday from 9am to...
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 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,...