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	Hang in Harbor Springs Stroll downtown Harbor Springs, then work your way to the bay for kayaking, boat watching and fine dining in a historic eatery. Full article... ( Little Traverse )
	Explore Thorne Swift Nature Preserve Look for wood thrush and whitetail deer as you hike Full article... ( Little Traverse )
	Wander Suttons Bay What to see and do in Suttons Bay Full article... ( Leelanau Leelanau )
	Pontoon the Inland Waterway Motor the clear blue current from Crooked Lake to Burt Lake, with plenty of lazy stops for beaches and shoreside burgs. Full article... ( Little Traverse Little Traverse )
	Sleeping Bear Dunes Lie on a sublime beach, then hike to an unforgettable dune overlook—just part of your day at this iconic national lakeshore. Full article... ( Leelanau Leelanau )
	Discover Fort Mackinac A day on Mackinac Island includes a visit to Fort Mackinac, founded in 1780 and offering interactive history. Full article... ( Mackinac Straits Mackinac Island )
	Lazy Day In Frankfort A Frankfort day includes shopping, biking, beaches and a sunset at Point Betsie Lighthouse. Full article... ( Beaches Benzie & West Shore Vacation Features )
	Explore Lake Bluff A visit to the Lake Bluff Audubon Center just north of Manistee, offers beach combing, hiking, wildlife viewing and picnic spots. Full article... ( Benzie & West Shore Vacation Features Outdoors Features Destination Northern Michigan )
	A Day In Pentwater A day in Pentwater includes biking the neighbordhoods, shopping for antiques and eating treats of all kinds. Full article... ( Benzie & West Shore Pentwater Destination Northern Michigan )
	10 Reasons To Love Benzie & the West Shore 10 reasons to visit Benzie County and the West Shore of Michigan including attractions, events and sightseeing opportunities. Full article... ( Attractions Benzie & West Shore )
	Benzonia's Art Vibe An art tour through Benzonia including Gwen Frostic's Presscraft Papers, finishing with Mexcian meal. Full article... ( Benzie & West Shore Arts Features Features Destination Northern Michigan )
	Cruise The Straits Hop on an Arnold Line ferry for a guided tour of the Mackinac Straits, complete with history, local lore and spectacular vistas and sunsets. Full article... ( Mackinac Straits Vacation Features Outdoors Features )
	Indian River Pontoon A day floating the Inland Waterway in a pontoon boat from Indian River to the mouth of Lake Huron at Cheboygan. Full article... ( Mackinac Straits Vacation Features Outdoors Features )
	The Beach at the Headlands A description of The Headlands, a 600-acre natural area outside of Mackinaw City that offers hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and a gorgeous stretch of beach. Full article... ( Mackinac Straits Vacation Features Outdoors Features )
	Bike Bois Blanc Description of a day biking the island of Bois Blanc including food for the ferry ride and a burger on the island. Full article... ( Bike Mackinac Straits Vacation Features )

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Sunset over Moss Lake in Delta County. Photo by Dottie Sundling.

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'Cakes With A Cause

Jul 26, 2008 06:00 AM until 09:00 PM

Crooked Lake Grill hosts 'Cakes With A Cause. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and support a good cause at the same time. On that day, Crooked Lake Grill will donate 50 cents from every pancake sold to Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan’s (PPWNM) Sister! Act! campaign. Sister! Act! is a grassroots fundraising initiative created last fall to offset devastating funding cuts to PPWNM. Sister! Act! allows PPWNM supporters to provide reproductive health care for women in need.

Suttons Bay JazzFest

Jul 26, 2008 01:00 PM until 09:00 PM

Harry Goldson with the Chris Copeland Big Band will headline the 16th annual JazzFest, held under the Big Tent overlooking Suttons Bay and Grand Traverse Bay. This year's event will bring back the Big Band tradition, complete with vocalist and parquet dance floor.

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