Travel Journal
Stories & itineraries for your Michigan getaway
Lake days, food tours, and seasonal guides to Waterford & Metro Detroit — the local know-how to make your stay effortless.
Lake Days Done Right: A Cass Lake Summer Guide
Boating, paddling, swimming, and sunsets — how to make the most of a summer on one of Oakland County's best all-sports lakes.
Catching a Show at Pine Knob: The Concert-Goer's Playbook
Michigan's iconic outdoor amphitheater is 20 minutes away. Here's how to do a concert night right — lawn vs. pavilion, timing, and where to crash after.
A Perfect Lake-Country Weekend: 48 Hours Around Cass Lake
How to spend two unhurried days in Waterford — lake mornings, a Clarkston dinner, and a Sunday that never feels rushed.
The Detroit-Style Pizza Tour: A First-Timer's Guide
Square, thick, crispy-edged, cheese to the corner. Here's how to taste the real thing — and what else to eat while you're at it.
Metro Detroit With Kids: A Family Day-Out Guide
Animals, dinosaurs, a ballgame, and a beach — the easy wins that keep everyone happy, all within reach of Waterford.
An Oakland County Fall: Color Tours, Cider & Cozy Nights
Crisp air, golden trees, cider and donuts, and a hot tub under the stars — autumn might be the area's most underrated season.