The Local Touch
HIGH NOTES As lifetime residents of northern Michigan, the team at Dunegrass has a home-grown perspective on the Up-North experience. “A Higher Latitude†refers to northern Michigan’s unique sense of place as a destination that offers world class outdoor recreation against a stunning backdrop of lakes, forests, and rolling hills. It’s important to us to […]
The Golden Rule
HIGH NOTES The Golden Rule is the principle of treating others as you want to be treated. Yes, it’s a lesson from preschool, but studies have found that when you treat yourself and others, everyone gets a boost in happiness, health, and a more positive outlook overall. So how do you want to be treated? […]
The Art of Creation
HIGH NOTES Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.†As children, we all had our fun finger painting and gluing things together. Using our imaginations, allowing our minds to wander into a fascinating world of creation, was second nature to us. […]
Time to Vote!
The 2022 Pioneer Group All-Area Readers’ Choice Awards voting phase is underway. Please take a moment to vote for Dunegrass, Big Rapids for one or all of the following categories. We appreciate your support! Best Place to Work Best Provisioning Center in Big Rapids Curbside Delivery Voting Ends 12/4
Voting Green
HIGH NOTES It’s here again: the midterm elections. Although these elections don’t get as much attention as a presidential race, midterm elections have influenced national politics and predicted major turning points in U.S. political history. Here in northern Michigan, we’re keeping our eyes on the cannabis ballot initiatives in Frankfort, Petosky, and Green Lake. Voters […]
Cream of the Crop
HIGH NOTES Last year, customers spent $25 billion on cannabis in the U.S. That means Americans spent more money on cannabis than milk. With crop worth up to $736 million in January of this year, cannabis ranks as Michigan’s third most lucrative cash crop behind corn and soybeans. As Michigan holds its title as being […]
Celebrating Croptober
HIGH NOTES Harvest season in the cannabis industry means Croptober has arrived! Michigan’s cannabis growers take the entire summer season growing and maintaining various strains to bring forth an abundance come fall. During Croptober, local growers anticipate walking through those tall columns of trees to enjoy the fragrant terpenes during the flowering cycle just before […]
A Change In Season
HIGH NOTES As summer gives way to fall, we inevitably embrace the slower pace of life and enjoy the vibrant season changes we are so lucky to have in our backyards. Visitors and locals alike can experience the season’s shift—from fall color routes to restaurant weeks to fishing tours, northern Michigan does not fail to […]
Nominate Dunegrass!
The 2022 Pioneer Group All-Area Readers’ Choice Awards nomination phase is underway. Please take a moment to nominate Dunegrass, Big Rapids for one or all of the following categories. We appreciate your support! Provisioning Center – Scroll until you see the category “Provisioning Center”, type “Dunegrass Co.” and click the green “nominate” button. Curbside Delivery […]
Disc Golf is trending at a higher latitude!
Disc golfers, like many avid sports enthusiasts, often plan their travels around their favorite pastimes. Disc golfing has grown rapidly in the last decade across the world, especially since the start of the pandemic with people seeking inexpensive outdoor recreation. Disc golf is easily approachable for those that have never played as the rules are […]
