Last weekend I got to travel to one of my favorite events of the year. The CopperDog 150 is an approximately 150 mile dog sled race that is hosted in Calumet, Michigan in the Keweenaw Peninsula. This year was the 11th year of the race and my 5th race I have volunteered at. In addition to the CopperDog 150 there is also an 80 mile and 25 mile race that happen throughout the weekend as well. Come along as I share some of the stories from this...
When looking for accommodations in a new place that someone is exploring, they might not think about staying in a club that was founded in 1882. While searching Detroit hotels, I had the opportunity to stay in The Detroit Club while visiting downtown Detroit a few weeks ago. This beautiful building still has a lot of the original character and style from the 1800s which made it very unique. But just because it is an old building doesn't mean...
People may not think of Detroit, Michigan as a vacation destination. Recently I traveled there for work and got to really experience Detroit for the first time. Before arriving to the city, I didn't realize there was even a Greektown. It was within walking distance of where we were staying. After doing a little research on our phones, my friends and I decided to check out The Greek. Bar And Seating Area At The Greek Starters The menu for The...
Hang in there, this is going to be a long one! When thinking of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, great BBQ might not come to mind. Visitors may be surprised to find an amazing BBQ Restaurant nestled on the shores of Lake Superior. Fitzgerald's Hotel and Restaurant take the cake, or should I say smoked meats, when looking for great BBQ in the remote northern part of the Upper Peninsula. The Fitz, as it is affectionally known by locals, was named...
Michigan is home to many different adventures and opportunities to explore and discover. Whether in the Lower Peninsula, or the Upper Peninsula, there is plenty to keep anyone busy. I have been lucky to spend a portion of my life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Aside from lots of trees and water, there are tons of activities to do in the UP. The specific area that we will be focusing on in this post is the Keweenaw Peninsula on the north...
