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Michigan and Fall go together like Ernie Harwell and the Tigers, the Great Lakes and fishing, and Maize and Blue (or Green and White). Marked by the start of school and college football season, it continues with the arrival of apples at farm stands, … Read more
If the words 'Lake Effect snow' make your inner 8-year-old celebrate like you woke up and learned school's canceled due to a SNOW DAY, make plans to head for the West side of Michigan over the next few months. For those that embrace this time of year… Read more
We're in that "in-between" season here in Northwest Michigan. Guests are booking summer travel, and seasonal businesses are gearing up to re-open. The melt (though this year, there isn't much of that!) is in process, trees are showing buds, and the "… Read more
Summer in Michigan is an experience all its own, but add the beauty and lake effect of one of its coastal towns to the mix, and voila ♥ pure magic! The days that stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day are long and hold endless possibilities for n… Read more
Sometimes, opportunity knocks loud enough that it can't be ignored. As we were gearing up for the busiest part of our '18 season, an email hit my inbox: " I'm an executive chef / restaurant consultant in the area. I'm reaching out to see if you might… Read more
There are many breweries to visit along the Third Coast, between Grand Rapids and Traverse City, including several here in Ludington, Michigan. With two craft beer festivals, three breweries, a bar dedicated to providing only the best Michigan craft … Read more
When late Fall temperatures drop, we add these buttery, orange infused scones to our first-course breakfast menu here at The Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast . They disappear quickly, and are so easy to make! After baking hundreds of batches of these cran… Read more
Since re-opening our doors last June, the questions we receive most often from guests are " can you recommend a place with carryout " followed by " is it okay to bring food back to the inn "? And we're always quick to answer " YES !" to both! Our Lud… Read more
This is a post we never thought we'd write. It's tough to find the right words that convey our concern, sympathy and thanks for all the lives, workers, families and businesses that have been affected by this pandemic. Thank you to those working tirel… Read more
I have a confession. I helped organize this event, but I don't knit (yet). I made an attempt to learn last Spring, but gave up when I tried to cast-on 7,352 times and failed (miserably). My "Granny Barb" sat patiently next to me, guiding me through t… Read more