Fall Colors in Michigan Are Changing - Slowly

Take a look at the fall color in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula:

Here at Keweenaw National Historical Park we love fall! One of our rangers drove up Brockway Mountain yesterday and the clear skies let her see all the way to Isle Royale National Park! #keweenawnps #puremichigan #fallcolors

A photo posted by Keweenaw NHP (@keweenawnps) on Oct 8, 2015 at 8:05am PDT

I admit it. I'm still a sucker for a beautiful stream of images alongside a wonderful voice-over from Tim Allen. Fall foiliage has been slow to change here in Michigan so I am getting a peak at what might be yet to come via the Pure Michigan ad, Deep Breath.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05FPzUCbMXQ

Michigan's warm September has slowed down the onslaught of fall color we normally are experiencing at this time in the fall. I have a feeling that when the color finally changes, it's going to change fast and the fall color show will not last long.

Good Hart is looking Good!

Today along 119. #nofilter #goodhart #tunneloftrees #m119 #fallcolor #fall #puremichigan #upnorth #lakeshoredrive #scenicdrive #mifallcolor #lakemichigan #greatlakes #harborsprings

A photo posted by Good Hart, Michigan (@goodhart49737) on Oct 7, 2015 at 6:25pm PDT

Here's a few links related to Michigan's fall colors:

Michigan's 10 Best Fall Color Drives

Top Ten Things to do in Michigan in the Fall

Check out ArtPrize 2015 - it ends this weekend!

10 Vistas On A Northern Michigan Fall Color Tour

M-22 voted America's Best Scenic Autumn Drive

Traverse City 'True North' is the newest Pure Michigan TV commercial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rPr9yAQmzw I can't wait to get up to Traverse City this summer!

Grand Rapids "The Good Life" Pure Michigan tv ad

Grand Rapids gets some much deserved exposure in the latest Pure Michigan television ad. There is so much to do in Grand Rapids and it is a beautiful town. I believe that it's one of the hidden gems on the west side of Michigan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIwxXKkaIa4

New Pure Michigan commercial for The Henry Ford

Another great Pure Michigan commercial is hitting the airwaves. This one showcases The Henry Ford. I loved going to Greenfield Village and The Henry Ford when I was a kid and this commercial sparked great memories. Makes me want to take my kids there which I'm sure the folks behind the commercial wanted to happen. I love it.

Welcome fall with new Pure Michigan ad, Deep Breath

Today, September 22, at 5:18pm (to be exact) fall officially begins and summer draws to an end. Even though 2009 was the summer that really wasn't summer I still look forward to, and enjoy, the fall. It's a great time for taking hikes and enjoying the beautiful fall colors in Michigan. Take a 'Deep Breath' and enjoy the changing of the seasons with the latest Pure Michigan commercial.

The music behind the Pure Michigan ads

I noticed that a lot of you have visited this blog looking for information about the music that plays in the background of the Pure Michigan ad campaign. A quick bit of research and reading some of the video comments on YouTube solved this little mystery. The music is "Main Titles" from the motion picture, The Cider House Rules, and is composed by Rachel Portman. The whole soundtrack is filled with hauntingly beautiful music and now I picture the Pure Michigan commercials whenever I hear it.

Oh, and for those who might not know - actor and comedian Tim Allen provides the voiceover for the commercials.

Enjoy one of my favorites, "Trailhead" -