Mackinac County Outdoors

5 Summer Cruises You Can’t Miss on the Straits of Mackinac

by Kara Jarvis | Jul 1, 2021

There's so much to see along the Straits of Mackinac, and the best way to...

St. Ignace is Home Base for Upper Peninsula Birdwatching

by Heather Johnson Durocher & MyNorth Custom Studios for St. Ignace Visitors Bureau | Jun 8, 2021

PAID CONTENT Make St. Ignace your home base for an Upper Peninsula...

Signs of Spring at Gerstacker Preserve in the Upper Peninsula

by mynorthmedia | May 7, 2021

Carl A. Gerstacker Nature Preserve is one of our favorite Northern Michigan...

Northern Michigan Fall Color Map: Last Chance for Peak Color!

by Carly Simpson | Oct 22, 2020

We're partnering with Tom O'Hare, chief meteorologist at 9&10 News, to...

St. Ignace Fall Camping Getaway at Hiawatha National Forest

by MyNorth Custom Studios for St. Ignace Visitors Bureau | Oct 5, 2020

PAID CONTENT Your next Upper Peninsula camping getaway should be at this...

Looking Forward to Northern Michigan’s Fall Color Season

by Carly Simpson | Aug 15, 2020

We check in with Tom O'Hare, chief meteorologist at 9&10 News, for an...

30 Best Things on Mackinac Island (Fudge, Hotel, More!)

by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jul 21, 2020

More than 12,000 people voted in MyNorth’s 2020 Red Hot Best competition, and...

Red Hot Best Winners 2020: The Best of Northern Michigan

by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jul 21, 2020

More than 12,000 people voted in MyNorth’s 2020 Red Hot Best competition, and...

Island Insider: Explore Mackinac Like You Live There

by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jun 17, 2020

To head past the Grand Hotel, up Mackinac Island's West Bluff, is to want to...

Skywatching in Northern Michigan: Planets, Meteors, Galaxies

by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff/Graydon DeCamp | Jun 10, 2020

A summer night’s sky has plenty of wonders to look at (have you ever seen the...

How to Attract More Birds to Your Yard in Northern Michigan

by Courtney Jerome | Mar 26, 2020

Here's the secret: If you're wondering how to attract more birds to your...

5 Things to Do in St. Ignace this October

by Kara Jarvis | Sep 16, 2019

St. Ignace is your gateway to the Upper Peninsula. Experience the beloved...

Mackinac Bridge at Night

by Sarah Omen | Sep 11, 2019

Shepler’s Ferry Offering Direct Departures for Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk

by MyNorth News Service | Aug 14, 2019

Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry will again be offering direct departures...

6 Dog-Friendly Mackinac Island Adventures

by Kim Schneider | Aug 2, 2019

Headed to Mackinac Island? Don’t leave your best friend behind! These hotels, tours and yes, even fudge shops, are dog friendly. Sleep Pet-Friendly and Posh Mission Point Resort offers 38 pet-friendly rooms in its Straits Lodge, all newly remodeled. Book the “Pooch at the Point” package for the best value and to get the cool […]