2021 was the year for Northern Michigan outdoor adventures! From some of Up North’s most gorgeous summertime hikes to stunning winter views, MyNorth Media’s top 10 Instagram photos of the year clearly show the best place to be in Northern Michigan… outdoors!

1. Views from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

This photo was taken by the Mamos | @mamomentality. View the original post and photo here.

Views from the Sleeping Bear Dunes

Photo by The Mamos | @mamomentality

2. Petoskey Stones & Leland Blues!

This image was taken by Lucy McClellan-Hunter | @fisher806lady. View the full post here.

rocks, rock hunting, leland blue, petoskey stones,

3. Winter on Mackinac Island

This photo was taken by Lisa Flaska Erickson | @supqueen. View the full post here.

4. Northern Michigan Lavender Field

This photo was taken by Sarah Bence as a part of the Traverse Magazine feature: 7 Lavender Farms to Explore in Northern Michigan this Summer.

Lavender field

Photo by Sarah Bence

5. Autumn Views from Old Mission Lighthouse

This photo was taken by Dave Weidner | @dzwphoto. View the full post here.

Old Mission Lighthouse

Photo by Dave Weidner

6. Northern Michigan Wintertime Views

This photo was taken by @whiskywoods. View the full post here.

Wintertime drive in Northern Michigan

Photo by @whiskywoods

7. Sunset Bonfire at Good Harbor Bay Beach

This photo was taken by Rachel Soulliere @rlsoulliere. View the original post here.

Good Harbor Bay Beach bonfire

Photo by Rachel Soulliere

8. Pyramid Point in Spring

This photo was taken by Rachel Soulliere | @rlsoulliere. View the original post here.

Pyramid Point

Photo by Rachel Soulliere

9. Fiji or Frankfort Beach?

This photo was taken by Lisa Flaska Erickson | @supqueen. Check out the full post here.

Blue beach waters in Northern Michigan

Photo by Lisa Flaska Erickson

10. Northern Michigan Cherry Blossoms in Spring

This photo was taken by Dave Weidner | @dzwphoto. View the full post here.

Cherry Blossoms in Traverse City

Photo by Dave Weidner

Photo(s) by Rachel Soulliere