by Rachel Souillere and MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Apr 20, 2023 | Counties, Events, Towns, Vacation
Summer is around the corner, which means so are great events and activities on Mackinac Island. Explore our list for updates across the island, ranging from new exhibits at Mackinac State Historic Parks to restaurant grand openings just in time for summer. Find all...
by Lissa Edwards, Allison Acosta, Emily Tyra and Carly Simpson | Mar 14, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Maple syrup season; Mackinac Island’s quiet, snowy season; musician Dominic Fortuna … here’s what our editors at Traverse Northern Michigan are obsessed with this month. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse Northern...
by Lynda Twardowski Wheatley | Feb 7, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Play detective and get up close and personal with nature like never before this winter. From a guided hike to three of our favorite family-friendly trails, these snowshoe adventures are for all. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this...
by Heather Johnson Durocher | Jan 20, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
When freezing temps descend slow and steady on the Straits of Mackinac and winter conditions are just right, a forest of icy blue shards sets a surreal scene. Here’s how to see this stunning phenomenon and tips to make a day of it. This article first appeared in...
by Allison Acosta | Aug 2, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns
This year, Little Traverse Conservancy (LTC) celebrates half a century of land protection and preservation across its five-county service area in Northern Michigan. From Charlevoix to the tip of the Upper Peninsula, LTC has protected nearly 70,000 acres of land since...
by Alea Wilkins | Jul 18, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns
Whether on dirt paths or playing in the waves, there are endless ways to enjoy Northern Michigan’s outstanding outdoors! Explore the 2022 Red Hot Best winners for scenic hiking trails, fun places to paddle and beautiful beaches. Take a Red Hot Best Road Trip! Grab the...
by Allison Acosta and MyNorth Custom Studios for St. Ignace Visitors Bureau | Jul 13, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Paddling underneath the Mackinac Bridge—and crossing from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron—deserves a spot at the top of your Michigan summer bucket list. Head to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the start of this one-of-a-kind adventure with help from St. Ignace...
by Carly Simpson | Jun 30, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
We ask a former world-record stone skipper what it’s like to compete + details on this year’s W.T. Rabe Stone Skipping Competition on Mackinac Island. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our...
by Alea Wilkins | Jun 20, 2022 | Counties, Red Hot Best, Towns
You voted, and the results are in! Get in on the best of Petoskey, Harbor Springs and The Straits. From hiking to happy hour, here are your 2022 Red Hot Best winners from Petoskey to Harbor Springs. Take a Red Hot Best Road Trip! Grab the June issue with ALL the Red...