Chaunie Brusie - The Gander

Sep 2025 5

Your 2025 guide to apple picking in Michigan

By Chaunie Brusie | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Chaunie Brusie

We’ve got the when and where to go for all your apple picking in Michigan fall fun needs, so bring on the apple cider!

apple season in the Mitten State actually starts in August.

Sep 2025 2

Bringing a Michigan downtown back to life, one axe and arcade game at a time

By Chaunie Brusie | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Christina and Chris Herr have revitalized their Michigan downtown by turning axe-throwing and old-fashioned arcade fun into the type of community gathering spot those types of areas were once known for.

an axe throwing and arcade business are bringing a michigan downtown back to life

Aug 2025 29

13 gluten-free restaurants & bakeries in Michigan that locals love

By Chaunie Brusie | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

From coast to coast in Michigan, here are 13 gluten-free restaurants loved by locals. Mac and cheese or brownie cake, anyone?

Michigan has mastered the art of the gluten-free (GF) restaurant.

Aug 2025 28

Your 2025 guide to leaf-peeping in Michigan: When and where to see fall colors

By Chaunie Brusie | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Chaunie Brusie

If you’re ready for a break from the heat and wildfire smoke, we hear you. We’re gearing up for fall with this ultimate leaf-peeping in Michigan guide.

there is no shortage of spots to go in michigan for leaf-peeping

Aug 2025 26

St. Clair: The storybook Michigan town with a surprising world record

By Chaunie Brusie | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

St. Clair, Michigan, not only exudes charm and offers plenty of adventures, but it also boasts an impressive world record.

the st clair has an impressive world record

Aug 2025 7

8 events in Detroit to take your kids to before summer ends

By Chaunie Brusie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Soak up the last weeks of summer by taking your family to these eight events in Detroit.

Jul 2025 18

This is your sign to head to Michigan beaches & hear the singing sand

By Chaunie Brusie | NATURE, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Several Michigan beaches are home to “singing sand,” and while several legends attribute the noise to ghostly causes, there’s a perfectly logical explanation.