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Jill Halpin is a Michigan travel expert, founder of MyMichiganBeach.com, and a contributor to regional and national media. She has been featured in The Washington Post, The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press and on NewsNation, appears regularly on WDIV Local 4 Detroit and FOX 2 Detroit, and has also appeared on FOX 17 West Michigan, FOX 32 Chicago, WGN Chicago, WILX Lansing and WJRT Flint. With more than 80 television appearances across the Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint and Chicago markets, her segments reach over 6 million television households. Her recommendations focus on Michigan’s lakeshores, beach towns, fall color and lesser-known destinations, written from years of firsthand travel across the state.

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This Season

Latest Appearances

Radio · October 2026

The Shelley Irwin Show, WGVU — Michigan’s Live Fall Color Report

Jill’s favorite spots to see fall color across the state, and how the nine-region report predicts peak.

Radio · October 2026

The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels — Predicting Peak Fall Color Across Michigan

How the Michigan Fall Color Report combines historical peak data, current weather and firsthand observations from the road.

TV · Fall 2026

WJRT ABC 12 Flint, Travel Tuesday — Michigan Fall Travel

Fall color and where to go this season in Michigan.

TV · September 2026

FOX 2 Detroit, Brother Nature — Fall Colors Guide Across Michigan

The best drives across the state during peak foliage season, and the science behind why the leaves change.

TV · September 2026

WILX Studio 10 Lansing — The Michigan Fall Color Tracker

The live tracker plus three tips for chasing peak color.

TV · September 2026

WDIV Live in the D — 3 Destinations to Experience Michigan’s Fall Colors

Oscoda and River Road among the picks, with the new Michigan Fall Color Report.

See the full 2026 list below ↓

National Press

The Washington Post | May 2026 — 10 Less-Crowded Beach Destinations to Get Away from It All
Jill was selected to represent Michigan in the Washington Post’s national feature on America’s best less-crowded beach destinations. She recommended Oscoda Beach Park on Lake Huron, highlighting the turquoise water, accessible playground and beach mat, and uncrowded shoreline, alongside Three Mile Beach Park as an even quieter alternative. Michigan was featured alongside Caribbean and West Coast destinations.

The Detroit News | May 2026 — Michigan Travel Expert Offers Free Guide for Summer Road Trips
Jill Halpin and MyMichiganBeach.com featured in The Detroit News for the free Michigan summer travel guide for affordable road trips.

NewsNation | 2025 — Affordable Family Travel Tips
Jill appeared on NewsNation sharing expert tips for planning affordable family travel destinations.

The Detroit News | August 2025 — Sweepstakes Gives Chance to Win a Lake Michigan or Lake Huron Getaway
Jill Halpin and MyMichiganBeach.com featured in The Detroit News’ coverage of the Michigan Travel Sweepstakes.

Detroit Free Press | July 2022 — Best-Kept Secret Getaways in Michigan
Featured in the Detroit Free Press highlighting Michigan’s hidden travel gems including Torch Lake.

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Speaking

  • 2026 TICOM Tourism Conference | November 19, 2026, East Lansing — “How to Get Your Tourism Story on Television: What Producers Look For” A 45-minute breakout session for Michigan destinations, attractions and events on how producers choose segments, when to pitch, and how to hand a producer everything they need.

Jill is available to speak to tourism boards, chambers and industry groups on earned media for destinations and on where travelers actually search. Inquiries: jillhalpin@mymichiganbeach.com

Syndicated Coverage

Areas of Expertise

  • Michigan beach destinations and Great Lakes shorelines
  • Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake Superior travel
  • Michigan fall color: timing, drives and the live Fall Color Report
  • ADA-accessible Michigan beaches and travel
  • Dog-friendly Michigan beaches and getaways
  • Family-friendly Michigan getaways and itineraries
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
  • Michigan’s Sunrise Coast and the Thumb
  • Less-crowded Michigan beach alternatives
  • Michigan small-town travel and seasonal trip planning
  • Budget-friendly travel in Michigan
  • Chicago travel and Midwest weekend getaways

For Press & Media Inquiries

Jill is available for TV segments, print and online interviews, podcast appearances, and brand partnerships. She frequently contributes Michigan travel expertise on a tight turnaround for breaking news, seasonal coverage, and feature stories.

For TV producers working on deadline, Jill provides original b-roll, location video, and pre-written talking points to make segment production fast and seamless. She is comfortable with live, taped, and remote formats, appears regularly in the Detroit market, and has appeared in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint and Chicago.

Book a segment

Media inquiries, segment bookings, and partnership opportunities:
📧 jillhalpin@mymichiganbeach.com

Member, Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association · Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan, Media Advisory Committee · Discover Iosco County Travel Board