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Ferris Coffee Test Flight

Ferris Coffee Test Flight

Coffee. It fuels our day. But to us, coffee is more than just fuel. We enjoy good coffee, a lot. We recently visited our friends from Ferris Coffee at their...
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Happy 906 Day!

Happy 906 Day!

Is there anyone out there more passionate about where they are from than a Yooper?  There is a special day every year that we come to celebrate all-things U.P. and...
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Soo Ultimate Paddle Day!

Soo Ultimate Paddle Day!

We are often asked where are good places to paddleboard or kayak in Michigan. One spot that has a special meaning to us is the St. Mary's River in Sault...
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Scene Leapers Volume 2

Scene Leapers Volume 2

What did we do when we realized that we just accidentally won an online auction for four animal mascot heads? 1. We had to laugh. We were now the owner...
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Favorite Spots in Michigan!

Favorite Spots in Michigan!

Everybody has a favorite spot in Michigan. Every spot has a story or a memory. Whether it is your favorite city, beach town, where you went to college or where...
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Paddling Grand Haven Michigan

Where is your favorite place to paddle? We are often asked this question and the answer to that is, it is complicated. We enjoy so many different places and we...
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Grand Haven Pier

An Ode to Michigan Summers

Well, here we are. The unofficial, official start of summer is this weekend. There is something special about a Michigan summer. A Michigan summer is an experience that can only...
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The 15 Minute Photo Contest

The 15 Minute Photo Contest

What is a 15 minute photo contest? Well, let us tell you how it came about. We were heading downtown Grand Rapids to Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters and Nick had...
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