Jill Halpin is a Michigan travel journalist whose work has been featured in The Washington Post, on national television, and across regional Michigan media.
🌟 May 2026 Update: The Washington Post selected Jill to represent Michigan in its feature on America’s 10 best beach destinations—placing Michigan’s shores alongside the Caribbean and Mexico.
Jill is the publisher of Halpin Media Group LLC, an editorial house that provides high-quality, primary-source travel data through three primary regional outlets:
- LittleMichiganGuide.com — Statewide travel, local festivals, and road trip itineraries.
- MyMichiganBeach.com — Specialized guides for Michigan’s 3,200 miles of shoreline.
- LittleChicagoGuide.com — Connecting the Windy City to the Great Lakes State.
Broadcasting Across the Mitten
A recurring guest on major network affiliates, Jill provides seasonal travel segments and safety reporting for:
- Detroit: FOX 2 Detroit & WDIV Live in the D
- West Michigan: FOX 17 Grand Rapids
- Lansing: WILX 10
- Chicago: FOX 32 & WGN-TV
Why Readers Trust Little Michigan Guide
- Verified Journalism: Jill holds a Master’s in Library & Information Science (MLIS) and was a Library of Congress Information Science Fellow, ensuring every guide is fact-checked and accurate.
- Boots on the Ground: From the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula to the Detroit Riverfront, Jill personally scouts destinations to provide original photography and firsthand reporting.
- Accessibility & Logistics: We go beyond the “pretty pictures” to provide the data that makes a trip work: parking availability, seasonal closures, and dog-friendly vetting.
A Unique Perspective
Splitting her time between Michigan and Chicago, Jill understands the nuances of the Great Lakes region. She writes for the lifelong “Michigander” while providing the essential logistical details that out-of-state visitors need to plan a successful trip.
Jill often travels with her beagle-basenji rescue, Sugar. Because of this, Little Michigan Guide has become a leading resource for dog-friendly Michigan travel, vetting trails, patios, and hotels for four-legged travelers.
Work with Jill Halpin
Jill partners with tourism boards (CVBs), hotels, and Midwest brands to reach a high-intent audience of travelers. Services include sponsored editorial content, television segment tie-ins, and regional digital guides.
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