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, 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,...
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...
by Jim Neff | Apr 1, 2023 | Culture and Entertainment, KISS, Self Guided Trips
The Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau has done a really nice job of creating events and experiences designed to bring in tourists, including the development of self-directed tours. Using these guides, visitors can plot trips to bike, motorcycle, paddle, drive, golf, sight...
by Dave Foley | Mar 20, 2023 | Hiking Trails, Out and About with Dave Foley, Stewardship & Sustainability, Trails & Parks
Published by the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy Not to be confused with the Carl T. Center Hunting and Fishing Museum and Heritage Park Trails located on the north side of Mitchell State Park near the Canal, the Carl T. Johnson Nature Preserve can be found a ½ mile...