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One of the industries that can help us all “Move Mid-Michigan Forward ” is Tourism. Right in your backyard is attractions & events that not only are part of our great quality of life, but add to our economy as well.

For all of us in Mid-Michigan, there’s so much to see and do within a days drive. You’ll find attractions like this on NBC25 NEWS and throughout our day, as part of a new feature, “All in a Day’s Drive”.

Sample the best our region has to offer; from right here in Mid-Michigan, to any direction you care to go.

Featured Stories

Antique Festival is All in a Day's Drive
Thursday, July 19, 2007
The Michigan Antique and Collectible Festival is May 31st-June 1st, July 26th-27th and Sept. 27th-28th and it's All in a Days Drive

Frederik Meijer Gardens
Thursday, May 24, 2007
We’re starting a new segment here on NBC25 called “All in a Day’s Drive”. From the tip of the Mitt to the Bluewater Bridge, every Tuesday we’ll take you across the state. We’ll highlight some of the places that help make Michigan a great place to live or are helping to Move Mid-Michigan Forward.

Thunder Bay Nat. Marine Sanctuary
Thursday, June 21, 2007
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, which opened in 2005, is a 20,000 square foot building on the north side of Alpena, along the Thunder Bay River, built by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to serve a dual purpose, research and education. Here, people can explore shipwrecks through pictures, lectured, live video feeds and by way of one very impressive globe.

Lighting up Michigan's history
Friday, June 29, 2007
They are beacons of light shining from the shore, guiding sailors around rough waters. And, even more then that, Michigan’s Lighthouses are part of our state’s rich history. Jim Geyer takes you inside the Presque Isle Lighthouses and it’s all In a Day’s Drive.

Durand Depot thrives
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The city came together to save the depot and in 1979, the city purchased it for just one dollar.

New kids area coming to Cedar Point
Friday, January 11, 2008
Cedar Point to have new area of kids' rides in '08

Durand Depot thrives
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The city came together to save the depot and in 1979, the city purchased it for just one dollar.

Amazing good time in the fall
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Corn mazes aren’t just a way to have outdoors; they are also a way for farmers to get some extra money when grain prices are low.

Rediscover Greenfield Village
Thursday, August 30, 2007
If you haven’t visited Greenfield Village in a while, you might not recognize it.

Charity Island Dinner Cruise
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Two weeks ago, our Jim Geyer took us walleye fishing on Saginaw Bay. Now, Jim heads back out to the bay for dinner, and it’s All in a Days Drive.

Time traveling in Michigan
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Taking a trip 2 hours south of Mid-Michigan can wind up taking you back in time, two years, two decades or even two centuries. That’s what can happen when you visit the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.

Come live the adventure
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
The Michigan Renaissance Festival bring exciting fun for the entire family to Michigan, and it's All in a Days Drive.

American Museum of Magic
Friday, August 10, 2007
Near the crossroads of I-69 and I-94 is the small town of Marshall. A storehouse of 19th Century small town architecture, including more than 850 homes and businesses, it's a national historic landmark district.

Great Lakes and Great Fishing
Thursday, August 02, 2007
You’ve heard the saying “Give a man a fish; he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” Our Jim Geyer went out to try his luck fishing and he didn’t have to go far. It was All in a Days Drive.

Dream destination for car lovers
Thursday, July 26, 2007
It’s no secret that people in Mid-Michigan love their cars, after all, we make them here. One of the greatest collections of classic cars isn’t well known, and yet, it’s All in a Days Drive. NBC25’s Jim Geyer takes us to the little town of Hickory Corners.

Antique Festival is All in a Day's Drive
Thursday, July 19, 2007
The Michigan Antique and Collectible Festival is July 21st and 22nd and it's "All in a Days Drive."

Midland Center for the Arts thrives
Thursday, July 12, 2007
One of the many cultural Jewels in Mid-Michigan is the Midland Center for the Arts and it's all in a days drive.

Festival season gets underway
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Big celebrations coming up for a small fruit, the Cherry, and it’s All in a Days Drive.

Exploring Mid-Michigan History
Monday, July 02, 2007
It’s not two parks in one, it’s two museums in one. The Bay County Historical Museum & Kantzler Maritime Gallery follows the footsteps of our first inhabitants, the Native Americans, to residents still in our midst. Locals will certainly remember some of the more recent history, the shipyards, the Winonah Hotel, Winonah Beach and more.

Toast of Michigan
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Nestled in the grape growing region of southwest Michigan, Saint Julian Winery has been making wine in Paw Paw since 1936. The winery is a major player in Michigan’s economy. David P. Miller, PhD, Vice President of Winemaking, says “That's one of the things that we're really proud of is all of our grapes come from southwest Michigan. So as we grow, we plant more grapes with our local farmers, it preserved the agricultural land and promoted agri-tourism. We encourage people to come out, not only to visit the winery, but take some time to drive around the countryside".

Cedar Point's New Thrill Ride
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Cedar Point has opened for its 138th season, and the fact that it's only a few hours away and filled with fun for young and old has made it a favorite fun getaway for families, schools, church groups, and thrill seekers for decades.

Honoring Michigan's Own
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Memorial Day has just come and gone, but there’s another big military observance on June 6th. That’s when we remember the allied forces that invaded Normandy during World War II. But, whether it’s that war, or the war on terror, NBC25’s Kathy Hoekstra tells us how a local man has made it his mission to see that we never forget our military.

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