Cedar Articles

Ashlyn’s Picks: 8 Can’t-Miss Winter Foodie Events in Northern Michigan

Satisfy your inner foodie with these eight winter festivals, dinners and wine-tasting excursions taking place across Northern Michigan from now...

Libby’s Picks: Events Happening this Weekend August 25-28

From the annual Polka Festival in Cedar to a Summer Wine Dinner Series at WaterFire Vineyards, here are the Northern Michigan events you’re not...

Red Hot Best Winning Events to Add to Your Summer Calendar

Get ready for some Red Hot Best summer fun! From the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival to the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, here are the...

Red Hot Best Winners 2022: The Best of Northern Michigan

After more than 63,100 nominations and 177,700 votes, a record-breaking 22,200 people voted in the 2022 MyNorth Red Hot Best Awards to kick off the...

Open-Water Swimming in Northern Michigan is Epic & Beautiful

Open water swimming in Lake Michigan and other Northern Michigan lakes and bays is stunning, transformative and challenging. Dedicated open water...

Leelanau Lodging Options for Your Northern Michigan Getaway

Leelanau County is home to gorgeous beaches, a blossoming culinary scene and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Explore our list of lodging...

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Cedar Region Outdoors

Five Ways to Enjoy Cedar Region Outdoors

Hiking, Biking, Fishing & More in Nearby Port Oneida

Explore Cedar

Visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

A Polish Heritage Reborn in Cedar

Cedar Region Restaurants

8 Places for Breakfast in Leelanau

Find Restaurants, Trails, Craft Drink & More

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Cedar Region Craft Drink

Choose a Leelanau Wine Loop

Hop Lot's Hopping Beer Garden

Live, Work & Play Videos in Leelanau County

Up North Kids

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!

Photo(s) by Taylor Brown