In Upper West Michigan, we adore the fall — mostly because we’re blessed with rolling hills and Lake Michigan vistas that make the vibrant oranges, reds, yellows, and auburns that much more beautiful during the season. To celebrate this, every year we look forward to the Depot-to-Depot Color...

With the first day of fall fast approaching (September 22!), we wanted to start outlining the many fun events going on in our area this autumn! September is a great month to visit Northern Michigan – especially the White Lake area. With school back on, tourism’s slowed down; traffic’s improved...

International, national, and local performers will be coming to White Lake August 3-13, 2017 to share their musical talents with us. Numerous concerts will be given each day throughout the festival, and many of the events are free!   About the Festival This year is the White Lake Chamber...

The BridgeHop! Festival is back for its second year and features a wide range of fun events for families, couples, and friends! You can participate in the local 5K run/walk, do “Yoga at the Weathervane,” enter your pup in the “Waggin’ – Tails” Pet Parade, or take a rest from...

The third annual West Michigan Wine & Jazz Festival is almost here! Local, state, and national musicians will be featured at this festival, which will last from Thursday, June 29th until Tuesday, July 4th. As you’ll see in the schedule below, there are various types of live jazz events...

Considering a romantic getaway this May or June? Spring is an incredible time to visit the White Lake area with your spouse or partner. Whether you’re an active couple who loves outdoor recreation or a more relaxed pair who’d enjoy a getaway of casual dining, shopping, and long walks...

Making plans that depend on snow during a Michigan Winter can be difficult, especially during this fairly mild winter. Well, the snow is back and when it comes to thinking up fun things to do in the wintertime, many people go straight to warm fires, cozy blankets, homemade cookies...

What’s happening in the White Lake area this December? Get ready for parades, concerts, holiday-inspired murder mystery dinner parties and much more. Plus, Santa Claus is comin’ to town! Here are the events to look forward to as you plan your visit to our area:   64th Annual White...

When it comes to booking vacations, weekends are most people’s go-to. Work subsides, you have some time to yourself, and taking a getaway seems like the perfect thing to do. At the Weathervane Inn, we love our weekend guests. We welcome folks from Grand Rapids, Holland and all over...

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has said that fall is almost upon us: September 22nd to be exact. So with this in mind, we’ve started thinking about our favorite early fall activities in and around White Lake—some are for the family, others are perfect for a romantic getaway or a...