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Top 10 Northern Michigan Spring Activities

Posted by andrewm on Apr 6th 2017

To us locals, spring in northern Michigan is all about the conflict between the sun and the north wind. This age old battle plays out on the dunes and orchards and woods and water. And then every year, to us warm-blooded human's delight, the sun wins! Spring is especially nice. The crowds are thin and and even the best restaurants have a table available. The sun returns to warm the earth, giving way to leafing trees, vibrant wild flowers, and lively wildlife; ideal conditions for a long hike ...

Spring in Northern Michigan

Posted by bob on Mar 19th 2015

Ice formations on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Sleeping Bear Bay After a long, cold winter, spring is coming to northern Michigan! While there is still a chill in the air and doubtlessly more snow before summer, the sun is noticeably warmer and the piles of snow and ice are melting. If you picture spring in northern Michigan, you probably imagine blue skies, cherry blossoms, and tulips and daffodils. We're a long way from any of that right now. While we've had some beautiful, sunny days ...

Spring Thaw

Posted by bob on Apr 24th 2014

Spring, at last, is making its presence felt in the Republic. The days are noticeably longer and warmer, the snow has almost completely melted, and ice is gradually yielding to open water. Patches of grass are even turning green! There doubtless remain a few snowy days ahead, and we can never forget the risk of frost, but the weather has turned. The long, cold winter of 2014 is finally relenting. Spring is here. Yesterday was mild and gloriously sunny. With so much open water, I wanted to ...

2013: A Year In Review

Posted by bob on Dec 27th 2013

2013 was one of our most spectacular years ever. We are incredibly lucky - we work with the most amazing group of people and have the happiest and most fun and caring customers ever. We can't ask for anything more. Enjoy this slideshow of Cherry Republic's 2013 year in review. (Keep an eye out, you may even spot yourself! :) ) [gallery ids="1949,1946,1945,1940,1942,1943,1936,1930,1901,1885,1883,1882,1881,1889,1894,1880,1837,1839,1818,1772,1762,1754,1752,1733,1739,1738,1594,1603,1528,1517,1504 ...