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NOMI Hidden Gems
Cozy cabin stays tucked away in Northern Michigan’s quiet corners. Article and Photography by Gina Growing up, my summers were magical. My family spent our days at a family campground in Port Sanilac, Michigan. Our camper, though tight for our family of six, was filled with fun and adventure as we left Metro-Detroit and instead enjoyed the beauty of Lake Huron. Those days left me with cherished memories that I believe helped spark my love of cabins. In Northern Michigan, cabins represent much...
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From A Horse Named Doc
A Dreamy Forest Escape: The Story Behind Stillwater Stables & Stays Article by Rachel Erin | Photography by Jessica Snow Photography The world of travel and tourism has undergone a seismic shift over the last decade. More than just a place to sleep, travelers seek immersive, deeply personal experiences—ideally wrapped in a blanket of wilderness. This growing demand for intimate, design-forward, nature-anchored stays will push the outdoor travel segment into a billion-dollar industry by 2029. ...
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Where the Water Breathes
Discovering Michigan's Kitch-iti-kipi Article by Shauna Oliverio | Photography by Praneeth Koduru & Jackie Kanyolo Crystalline, mysterious, and utterly spellbinding… Kitch-iti-kipi , or “The Big Spring,” is a natural masterpiece tucked within the quiet wilderness of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Found inside Palms Book State Park, this untouched treasure feels like a portal to another world, a place where geology, mythology, and serenity converge. The largest natural freshwater spring in...
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Food + Beverage
O'Connor's Public House
The Story of O’Connor’s Public House Article by Shauna Oliverio | Photography by Jessica Snow Photography If you’ve ever stepped through the front door of O’Connor’s Public House on Main Street, you know immediately, this isn’t just another pub with a green neon sign and a Guinness poster on the wall. This is something much more authentic, more soulful. It’s a feeling in the floors, the walls, the air itself. It’s a heartbeat that connects a late-1800s building in Rochester to the rolling...
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