North of the 45th Parallel
HIGH NOTES When heading north of the 45th parallel, enter the coordinates 46.5343° N, 87.3968° W to find yourself at a higher latitude. Here, the sun is visible for almost 16 hours of the day during the peak of summer, giving you extra time to squeeze in as many outdoor activities as possible. Set up […]
Cherry Fun In The Cherry Capital
HIGH NOTES Cherries are a Michigan delight. Thanks to the sweet and tart red treats grown all over our region, people flock from across the country to visit our state to see the ripe abundance of the cherry trees. In 1925, the Blessing of the Blossoms began in Traverse City, giving many a way to […]
Makin’ A Splash At A Higher Latitude
With over 3,200 miles of shorelines and beaches in our backyard, it’s no wonder that Michiganders know how to have fun-in-the-sun! Here at Dunegrass, we advise a little planning. Grab your swimsuit and the crew and allow us to help you find the perfect beach spot to go with your Dunegrass goodies. Our outfitter approach […]
Fun In The Sun
HIGH NOTES Michiganders have it made! With miles of shorelines and beaches in our backyard, it’s no wonder that we know how to have fun in the sun. Spending the day with sand in your toes, the sun on your skin, and the smell of crisp lake water in the air will have any local […]
The Best Summer Yet
HIGH NOTES We’re heading into the summer months—a time that is often relaxing and busy in equal measure. On the one hand, we have long days at the beach, plenty of vitamin D, and a world full of green, growing things to enjoy. (Summer strawberries, anyone?) On the other hand, suddenly we’re hosting visitors from […]
Spring and Serenity at a Higher Latitude
They say the grass is always greener . . . In northern Michigan this is a fact! Cannabis vacations are a popular way to experience everything northern Michigan offers as the mid-west’s first legal state for adult-use cannabis. Spring has sprung! Michiganders are ready to dust off their sandals and enjoy Mother Nature with an […]
Elevated Vacation Rentals
HIGH NOTES Canna-tourism is a $26 billion industry that is growing fast here in Michigan’s Higher Latitude, and visitors looking for cannabis-friendly rentals will be stoked to learn there has been an increase in available reservations in our state. As the laws around recreational use have changed, so have property owners’ decisions on whether a […]
The Cannabis Plant: Past And Present
HIGH NOTES The hemp plant (Cannabis sativa) is one of the oldest cultivated crops known to humankind, though our recent past with this amazing plant is all but conventional. The valuable crop was frequently used to make rope, sails, clothes, and other textiles for many centuries. Countless medicines containing cannabis became popular in the U.S. […]
The Grass is Always Greener at a Higher Latitude!
They say the grass is always greener . . . In northern Michigan this is a fact! Cannabis vacations are a popular way to experience everything northern Michigan offers as the mid-west’s first legal state for adult-use cannabis. Canna-tourism has increased tax revenue, businesses opportunities and activities individualized to visitors or structured around festivals, tours, […]
Hiking & Biking
HIGH NOTES So much talk around the canna-curious is about cannabis strains, effects and ways to take it. Not enough discussion goes on about what to do after you imbibe. To me there is no better activity than out in nature at my favorite hiking and biking trails. For my local hikes I load up […]
