It’s all about finding the perfect hill — snowfall is a must, of course, and elevation only increases the excitement. The right spot is key, too, and finding a partner to give you that starting shove is essential. Anyone who grew up in a place where >>

Swoosh! Swoosh! It’s 15 degrees outside, but don’t be surprised if you work up a sweat. Cross-country skiing is exhilarating, and the snowy sylvan glade at Nub’s Nob Ski Resort in Harbor Springs, Michigan, is almost like a fairy tale. The meticulously groomed paths curve away >>

Many of us have meandered along a wine trail or two; now, the Michigan Brewer’s Guild has applied that same concept to the state’s burgeoning microbrewery industry. Ranked sixth in the country for total number of breweries, Michigan prides itself on handcrafted beers that range from >>

A warm fall day spent in southwestern Michigan is the setting of Indian summer dreams, when the forests and orchards are painted with a golden palette of yellows, oranges and reds.Taste the season by stopping at one of the plentiful area orchards for a pick-your-own adventure. >>

Once used as an equestrian facility, Black Star Farms on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula is much more than an award-winning winery. The property is a 160-acre agricultural destination complete with an on-site creamery, a summertime farmer’s market and an eight-room, plantation-style B&B tucked away amongst the vineyards >>

When spring arrives, Shepler’s Ferries take to the lake, their telltale plumes of water shooting skyward like rooster tails. These ferries are best known for transporting visitors to Mackinac Island, but Shepler’s offers another way to enjoy the Straits of Mackinac — on historic lighthouse cruises. >>

Golfers likely will spot deer, elk, wild turkeys and perhaps even a fox on a getaway to a northern Michigan region known as the Gaylord Golf Mecca.They’ll also see birdies and eagles — though not necessarily on their scorecards.Boasting 21 golf courses, including championship designs by >>

You don’t have to be a high roller to enjoy a weekend getaway in downtown Detroit’s liveliest neighborhood. The new Greektown Casino-Hotel opened its doors in mid-February and has been buzzing since, thanks to affordable rates, glitzy decor and a sizzling urban vibe. A 30-story tower >>