Petoskey in Vintage Postcards

Historic Petoskey and the greater Little Traverse Bay areas possess a wealth of natural and cultural gifts.  The region's virgin forests, crystal clear waters, and powerful Native American heritage inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to write "The Song of Hiawatha."  It plentiful wildlife and peaceful natural settings provided Ernest Hemingway with his early hunting and fishing experiences.  Abundant natural resources set the stage for industries like the fur trade, lumbering, shipping, and limestone quarrying.  Petoskey's ideal location on the picturesque bay has attracted visitors and adventurers since the 1879s.