Central Lake Articles
Dining Al Fresco: Best Charlevoix Region Outdoor Dining Spots
Dining outside on a beautiful day with a stunning view is a vacation in itself. Here’s your go-to list for outdoor dining in the Chain of Lakes...
Red Hot Best Winners 2023: The Best of Northern Michigan
The 2023 Red Hot Best results are in! Explore all 46 categories, 8 regions and 900+ winners below or search by region and make this your Red Hot...
7 Enchanting Northern Michigan Winter Destinations
These Northern Michigan winter destinations from Marquette to Ludington prove snow beauty satisfies like no other. This article first appeared in...
Ashlyn’s Picks: Events Happening This Weekend January 13-15
On the hunt for weekend plans? From outdoor adventures to exciting indoor concerts, you're not going to want to miss these Northern Michigan events...
Bachmann’s Store Celebrates 80 Years in Business!
Bachmann's Store is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a street party this July. Learn more about the festivities and Bachmann's impressive...
Red Hot Best 2022: The Best of Charlevoix & The Chain of Lakes
You voted, and the results are in! Dive in for the best of the best in Antrim and Charlevoix counties. From restaurant to local nonprofit (and...
Central Lake Region Attractions
Find Restaurants, Trails, Craft Drink & More
Farm Market and U-Pick at King Orchards in Central Lake
Summer Beach Party Recipes
Cooking Up Four of Michigan's Famous Fishes
Tips on Finding, Storing and Cooking with Morels
Live, Work & Play in Antrim County Videos
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.Â
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!
