Recent Northport Region Articles

North Stars: Patricia Soutas-Little is a Rural Child-Care Champion

Patricia Soutas-Little is trailblazing innovative new child care options for Northern Michigan families. This article first appeared in Traverse...

Warm Your Winter Up with 3 Northern Michigan Wine Events

With snow-covered vineyard views and fireside beverages, winter provides a more intimate tasting experience at Northern Michigan wineries. Get...

18 Holiday Events Across Northern Michigan This December

It's the most wonderful time of the year! From lantern-lit hikes to brunch with Santa, these 18 festive Northern Michigan events celebrate winter's...

Romancing the Retro with Northport Artist ‘The Feral Housewife’

The Feral Housewife’s quirky-cool collages, meticulously culled from vintage magazines and other ephemera, are joyous love letters to domestic bliss...

Breezy Vibes & Tacos at a Northport Beer-and-Cocktail Garden

While away a few beautiful hours in the coolest yard in town. The beer-and-cocktail garden at Yard & Lake in Northport is a must-visit. This...

Fruit for Dinner: 3 Recipes from Renowned Chef Abra Berens

Abra Beren’s latest cookbook, Pulp, is like having dinner with a close friend. Explore her ties to Northern Michigan and three of her...

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Summer Camps for Kids

These Northern Michigan summer camps embrace a love of the outdoors and the arts.

Endless Summer Family Fun

There are endless opportunities for outdoor fun, so we’ve created this list of 10 healthy and affordable Northern Michigan summer activities to keep your family moving. 

Best Beaches For Kids

We asked our readers to share their favorite spots to take young children to cool off (bonus points for places with playgrounds, restrooms, and picnic tables). These are their picks for best Northern Michigan beaches for kids.

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Traverse City (even on rainy days!)

From exploring the Children's Museum to family-friendly wineries, Traverse City offers endless options for kids and families!

Best Biking For Kids

Sometimes difficult terrain or cars zipping by can make riding too difficult for kids. Read on for our picks of the best Northern Michigan bike trails for kids.

Make It a Day on Mackinac Island

Forts, fudge, biking the island and horse-drawn carriage rides. It's kid heaven...and parents love it, too!

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