by Riley Collins | Jun 16, 2016 | Counties, Events, Features, Towns, Vacation
More than 10,000 voters from across the state weighed in on 101 things they love about Northern Michigan. Their votes determined over 300 Red Hot Best winners and 700 honorable mentions. Here you’ll find the best Northern Michigan Fourth of July festivals. Be sure to...
by Carly Simpson | Jun 15, 2016 | Counties, Events, Features, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
Walloon Lake’s newest event venue, The Talcott opened its doors at Hotel Walloon on Wednesday, June 8. The 3,000-square-foot venue features 12-foot-tall lattice ceilings giving the building a barn-like feel. Sweeping blinds, custom portable bars, fashionable...
by Lissa Edwards | Jun 15, 2016 | Counties, Features, Live Here, Towns
From Traverse City to Leland, Glen Arbor, and Suttons Bay, these Northern Michigan boutiques have everything you need to complete your Northern style coastal boho cottage. These items were originally featured in the June 2016 issue of Northern Home & Cottage....
by Carly Simpson | Jun 14, 2016 | Counties, Features, Food & Drink, Towns
Chateau Chantal’s new seven-course wine pairing dinner menu offers a sophisticated mix of exquisite dishes expertly matched with Chateau Chantal wine. Chef Reuben Rosales, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, masterfully blends local and European flavors creating a truly...
by Carly Simpson | Jun 14, 2016 | Counties, Features, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns
With everything from beer-braised duck tacos and calamari sliders to a fresh cup of coffee, The Fillmore in Manistee is no ordinary coffee shop. In fact, the new business is a coffee shop, wine bar and cafe all rolled into one. Owner Nicole Knapp calls The Fillmore a...
by Stephen Brede | Jun 13, 2016 | Features, Outdoors, Towns
Over the course of six summers, Steve Brede canoed solo around all five of the Great Lakes. Here he shares inspiring thoughts and photos from the epic Great Lakes paddling achievement. “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,There is a rapture on the lonely...
by Carly Simpson | Jun 10, 2016 | Counties, Features, Food & Drink, Towns
Lounge on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay with a glass of wine at the new French Valley Vineyard Tasting Room in Suttons Bay. The Leelanau County winery offers beautiful views of Lake Michigan and has a sandy beach out back. Boaters can even dock and enjoy a tasting...
by Riley Collins | Jun 10, 2016 | Counties, Events, Features, Towns
June brings a plethora of arts and crafts fairs to Northern Michigan that range from wine walks to art workshops (and much in between). With many opportunities to take part in the fun or simply sit back and watch statewide artists work their magic, this summer’s...
by Annette Niergarth | Jun 10, 2016 | Counties, Events, Features, Towns
The 35th Annual Cedar Polka Fest kicks off on Thursday, June 30Â in Cedar. A weekend of continuous music, dancing, local food and beverage, and Northern Michigan celebration will ensue and carry on from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m....
