This is a small, independent travel site covering Northern Lower Michigan. We don't sell your data, we don't require accounts, and we collect almost nothing. Some links on this site are affiliate links, which cost you nothing and help keep the dashboard running.
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We do not require accounts, we do not collect payment information, and we do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with anyone.
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We encourage you to review those services' privacy policies if you have questions about their practices.
Conditions change fast up north. Everything here is provided for planning purposes only and may be delayed, incomplete, or wrong. The fall-color percentages in particular are a model estimate, not a field survey. Always confirm road, ice, water, ferry and trail conditions with the responsible agency or operator before you travel, and never rely on this site for a safety decision.
This site is a general-audience travel resource and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If this policy changes, we'll update this page and the date above. Questions? Email dblomqu1@gmail.com.