by Carly Simpson | May 22, 2020 | Counties, Outdoors, Vacation
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is beginning to increase recreational access to park facilities. Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health authorities, the Lakeshore is increasing...
by Emily Oakes | May 20, 2020 | Counties, Events, Towns
In 1978, Michigan Governor William Milliken declared May 23 as Gwen Frostic Day. The renowned artist, naturalist and writer passed away in 2001, but her work continues to inspire today. Gwen Frostic spent her life observing and sharing the flora and fauna of Northwest...
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | May 19, 2020 | Counties, Evergreen, History, People, Towns
Explore the life of author James B. Hendryx, the folk hero of Lee Point in Suttons Bay. In celebration of our 40th anniversary in 2020, we’re digging into our archives and sharing classic stories told over the years in Traverse, Northern Michigan’s...
by Greg Tasker | May 19, 2020 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
It’s a broadway hit production that happens every spring at the venerable legend on Mackinac Island, honoring months of behind the scenes work and ensuring every person and item is in place on opening day at Grand Hotel … right down to the flowers. KSL...
by Allison Acosta | May 19, 2020 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
In honor of the Rotary Club of Traverse City hitting its 100th anniversary this year, we asked Dale Chilcote, centennial anniversary chair, to tell us about the club’s journey. Chilcote has been a Rotary member since 2004 and served as the club’s president from...
by Carly Simpson | May 19, 2020 | Counties, Vacation
Crystal Mountain introduces Crystal Clean, a commitment to an enhanced standard of health and safety protocols designed to prepare the Northern Michigan resort to safely welcome back employees and guests as the Michigan economy reopens. The resort plans to open the...
by Allison Acosta | May 18, 2020 | Live Here, Work Here
Two months after closing their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some Northern Michigan businesses will be reopening Friday, May 22, following an announcement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday. We will be updating this article daily. If you’re a business...
by Allison Acosta | May 18, 2020 | Work Here
This June will mark the 40th anniversary of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine. It’s impossible to celebrate our 40th anniversary at Traverse without also honoring the small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have supported our endeavors through the...
by Carly Simpson | May 18, 2020 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Take a virtual hike with the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. The conservancy recently shared a 15-minute video of volunteer Paula Dreeszen guiding a virtual wildflower hike at Pete’s Woods in Arcadia Dunes. While Paula’s in-person events are...