Santa's House - Midland, MI

Santa's House    Midland, MI

Boyne Mountain - Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Mountain    Boyne Falls, MI

Tridge Winter - Midland, MI

Tridge Winter    Midland, MI

Bear Creek - Battle Creek, MI

Bear Creek    Battle Creek, MI

Winter Trails

Winter Trails    

Boyne Highlands - Harbor Springs, MI

Boyne Highlands    Harbor Springs, MI

Grand Hotel - Mackinac Island

Grand Hotel    Mackinac Island, MI

Whitefish Point - Whitefish Point, MI

Whitefish Point    Whitefish Point, MI

Boyne Mountain - Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Mountain    Boyne Falls, MI

St. Joseph Lighthouse, St. Joseph, MI

St. Joseph Lighthouse    St. Joseph, MI

Boyne Highlands - Harbor Springs, MI

Boyne Highlands    Harbor Springs, MI

Grand Hotel - Mackinac Island

Grand Hotel    Mackinac Island, MI

Lake Superior

Lake Superior    

Boyne Mountain - Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Mountain    Boyne Falls, MI

Grand Marais

Grand Marais    Grand Marais, MI

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa    

Boyne Mountain - Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Mountain    Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Mountain - Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Mountain    Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Highlands - Harbor Springs, MI

Boyne Highlands    Harbor Springs, MI

Boyne Mountain - Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Mountain    Boyne Falls, MI

Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan    

Boyne Highlands - Harbor Springs, MI

Boyne Highlands    Harbor Springs, MI

Mt. Holly

Mt. Holly    Holly, MI

Christmas Train - Flint, MI

Christmas Train    Flint, MI

Crossroads Village - Flint, MI

Crossroads Village - Huckleberry Railroad    Flint, MI

Boyne Mountain - Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Mountain    Boyne Falls, MI

Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan    

Boyne Mountain - Boyne Falls, MI

Boyne Mountain    Boyne Falls, MI

Mackinac Bridge

Mackinac Bridge    

Boyne Highlands - Harbor Springs, MI

Boyne Highlands    Harbor Springs, MI

Upper Tahquamenon Falls

Upper Tahquamenon Falls    

Sports Creek Raceway - Flint, MI

Sports Creek Raceway    Flint, MI

Welcome to the WJRExploresMichigan.com; your guide to travel destinations and events throughout the beautiful state of Michigan! I'm Ann Thomas, Executive Producer of the Paul W. Smith show heard on News/Talk 760 WJR. I have gathered information on some of the top destinations and events in the state and listed them here for your convenience at WJRExploresMichigan.com.

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Valentine's Day: Lavish your sweetie with a romantic getaway

What your Valentine really wants: to get swept away ? far away. About one-quarter of those getting a Valentine?s Day gift next weekend will open a box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers, according to a recent survey by Travelzoo. A lucky 38 percent will be taken out for a night on the town. But nearly 90 percent of those surveyed said if they could have any gift, they would want to get away for at least a night or two. read more

Blog writer heralds joys of the great outdoors

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Get away to wellness at Forest Dunes Golf Club

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Allegiant Airlines brings 60 jobs to Grand Rapids, adds nonstop service to Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Shanty Creek Resort hosts White Pine Stampede

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Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air plans 'major' announcement in Grand Rapids

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Residents say yes to Michigan, and new Pure Michigan campaign hopes others will, too

Ad campaign seeks stories to highlight state's staying power beyond vacations. read more

Grand Rapids looks to Richmond, Va., for signs of AirTran's ability to lower airfares

Before AirTran's arrival, airfares out of Richmond International Airport were some of the highest in the nation -- much like those from Gerald R. Ford International Airport. read more

AirTran announces additional Grand Rapids destinations

Airline adds flights to Tampa and Fort Myers, Fla., when service begins in May. read more

Pure Michigan tourism campaign expands to recruit residents, not just visitors

Site hosts contest asking residents to tell "Why I Choose Michigan." read more

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel offers big bands and romance

GRAND RAPIDS -- Celebrate the glamour of the 1940s, the elegant big band era, and Valentine's weekend at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. read more

Winery tour event in Leelanau

LEELANAU -- The annual Taste the Passion winery tour, featuring food, chocolate and wine pours, is Feb. 6 and 7 at the 17 wineries that comprise the Leelanau Peninsula Vintner Association in Leelanau County. read more


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