by Gately Williams | Jul 20, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
In and around the lake! A 53-mile bike route around Lake Charlevoix yields the perfect loop for scenic beauty and small-town charm. Here are the must-stops and insider tips you’ll need for this exciting two-day Northern Michigan adventure. This article first...
by Alea Wilkins | Jul 11, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Red Hot Best, Towns
Coastal views and a variety of cuisines make Northern Michigan a great place to satisfy any foodie’s craving! From eclectic eats on Mackinac Island to riverside BBQ, here’s the best of Northern Michigan’s restaurants and outdoor dining, as picked by you in our 2022...
by Alea Wilkins | Jul 7, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Red Hot Best, Towns
With farm-fresh brews and picturesque vineyards aplenty, Northern Michigan is full of unique craft drinks to satisfy locals and visitors alike. From delicious ciders to award-winning wineries, here are your 2022 Red Hot Best first place winners for the best brewery,...
by Emily Bennett | Feb 11, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns, Vacation
In 2017 Emily Bennett, also known as Mitten Beer Girl, visited every brewery in Michigan. Here, she shares a mini Northern Michigan beer tour, ideal for a winter weekend Up North, with stops at some of the coziest, snow-loving breweries in Northern Michigan. Driving...
by Lauren McCain | Jul 8, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Red Hot Best, Towns
Northern Michigan’s unsuspecting microclimate for growing grapes has made it a destination for wine aficionados from all over the world. From over 40 wineries spread across Michigan’s fingertips, you voted for the Top 6 Wineries in each region. Here are your winners...
by Stacey Brugeman | Jun 4, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Even the hottest summer days can’t stop this Northern Michigan cocktail from cooling you down. During the mid-1800s, Michigan’s Keweenaw County was the largest producer of copper in the nation. While area mines have long since closed, evidence of this prosperous...
by Stacey Brugeman | Mar 8, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
The Hemingway Daiquiri is a classic everywhere but holds special meaning for those who know of Ernest Hemingway’s connection to Northern Michigan. It is well known that Ernest Hemingway spent his childhood summers at Windemere, on Walloon Lake in Northern...
by Allison Acosta | Dec 9, 2020 | Counties, Evergreen, Food & Drink, Towns, Vacation
Thanks to these innovative Northern Michigan restaurants, distilleries, breweries, wineries and hotels, you can enjoy a drink outdoors this winter while staying toasty in an igloo, tent or ice shanty. Have you visited a spot in Northern Michigan that offers igloos,...
by Kim Schneider and MyNorth Custom Studios for Petoskey Wine Region | Sep 14, 2020 | Counties, Evergreen, Food & Drink, Towns
PAID CONTENT Want to sample some of Northern Michigan’s best wines? Good news! It’s ready and waiting for you in the Petoskey Wine Region. All PWR winery owners ask is: “Be nice, be patient and be kind.” The Petoskey Wine Region invites visitors to come and sip...
