Northern Michigan Articles
North Stars: Patricia Soutas-Little is a Rural Child-Care Champion
Patricia Soutas-Little is trailblazing...
Find the Northern Michigan CSA That’s Right For You
Want to try a CSA? Here's how it works: Farmers...
North Stars: Meagan Krzywosinski is Going to the Mat—For People
Meagan Krzywosinski is staying grounded in her...
March 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorites This Month
The renovated Sleeping Bear Inn in Glen Haven. A...
The Magical World of Merlyn’s Pâtisserie in Traverse City
Eye-popping pastries from Merlyn’s Pâtisserie in...
North Stars: How Josephine Roberts is Protecting Walloon Lake & the World
Josephine Roberts is helping to preserve Walloon...
Northern Michigan Honey & Maple Syrup are a Healthier Choice
Step away from the sugar bowl. Our local honey...
Please Eat the Flowers: Try These 5 Simple Recipes with Wild Violets
Pick violets in the northern woods and create edible treats. Includes recipes and the science of the violet.
North Stars: How Marla Courtney is Orchestrating Change for Children
Marla Courtney is teaching youth how to build a...
Photos of the Month: The Final Whispers of Winter
February brought the last of winter ice and the...
Where to Catch a Comedy Show in Traverse City
Share a laugh with friends at these Traverse...
Join the Free Oscar Viewing Party at The State Theater
The State Theater & Bijou by the Bay have...
Help Monitor Michigan’s Magical Vernal Pools This Spring
Interested in learning about and protecting one...
Taste of Spring: Kohlrabi Slaw with Avocado Crema Recipe
A delicious taste of spring! Find out why...
What to Watch for in the 2024 Real Estate Market
Four local real estate experts share what...
Where Locals Lunch: Grab Sandwiches at The Chef’s In
Craving a big, strapping sammie? Luckily, the...
Experience the Art of Forest Bathing in Northern Michigan’s Woods
Northern Michigan is synonymous with lush spring...
Boundless Futures Foundation is Empowering Female Entrepreneurs
Here's how a new Northern Michigan foundation is...
Traverse City is Home to Michigan’s Only Tea Farm
Two decades into cultivating a dream, Angela...
30 Northern Michigan Events to Check Out This March
March brings exciting early spring and...
Northern Michigan History: Recalling the Dazzle of Idlewild
Down in the middle of rural Lake County is a...
14 Amazing Northern Michigan Summer Camps for Kids
Help your kids abandon their screens and fall in...
Discover Flora Bae Home, a Must-Visit Petoskey Boutique
There are few things you need inside Flora Bae...
Hunting Camp Cottage Turned Modern A-Frame Hideaway
A designer transforms a cramped cottage outside...
February 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorites This Month
A new Mackinac Island podcast. A winter weekend...
Lindy Bishop Celebrates Northern Michigan One Painting at a Time
From uncovering a path that led to a full-time...
It’s A Sauna Thing, You Wouldn’t Understand
When folks of the Upper Peninsula head into the sauna, they enter the tradition and sweet wackiness passing among the brothers and sisters of Yooper soul.
Visit Treat Farm in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Explore this beautiful trail and Treat Farm in...
Nordic Joy: How to Make the Most of Winter in Northern Michigan
Thanks to our Nordic influence in Northern...
Photos of the Month: Into Northern Michigan’s Icy Waters
January brought icy, winter scenes across...
Crocodile Palace is Turning Up the Heat on Local Cuisine
Since opening last January, Crocodile Palace’s...
The Ultimate Leelanau Peninsula Winter Insider’s Guide
From where to get the best hot cocoa to snowy...
Ludington State Park is Closing: Hurry and Do These 4 Things
Ludington State Park is one of Michigan’s most...
What’s Mackinac Island Like in Winter? Take a Look …
Mackinac Island in winter is not the Mackinac...
For the Love of Dogs: 3 Stories That Have Captured Our Hearts
Meet Ruby, Scout and the 25 huskies of Second...
3 Cabin Renovation Tips to Steal from a Ralph Lauren Designer
An old Northern Michigan cabin gets a...
11 Northern Michigan Bakeries with Paczki for Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is all about indulging your...
Homemade Pączki Recipe with Jam from Cedar’s Polish Art Center
This PÄ…czki Day, try a traditional Polish treat...
Making Tracks Through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Go behind the scenes with John Mallon, a member...
8 Date-Night Restaurants in Northern Michigan
These intimate restaurants in Petoskey,...
Travel to St. Ignace for the Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Championship
People travel to St. Ignace from across the...
Petoskey Region Insider’s List: 6 Winter Adventures from Boyne to Mackinac Island
The Petoskey region is full of winter delights....
Look Inside a Historic Downtown Petoskey Loft with Panoramic Views
Fresh out of medical training, a young surgeon...
26 Can’t-Miss Valentine’s Day & Winter Events
It’s finally February! From romantic wine...
Cozy Up by the Fire at These 30 Traverse City Area Restaurants
Imagine this: you’re watching fluffy snowflakes...
Photo Essay: Go Snowshoeing at Canyon Falls in the Upper Peninsula
Deep winter dispatch: A photographer snowshoes...
187 Things We Love About the Mitten State in Honor of Michigan’s Birthday
On January 26, 1837, our beautiful mitten was...
4 Pictured Rocks Vacation Ideas for a Long Weekend
Four trips to choose from, laid out in day-by-day plans for a long weekend in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including deserted beaches, dune vistas and sandstone cliffs.
Explore Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
The Pierce Stocking Drive, located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, provides a gorgeous scenic drive, beautiful lookouts over Lake Michigan and North Bar Lake and a lovely, short hike on the Cottonwood Trail.
Fishing Interlochen’s Lake Dubonnet
Lake Dubonnet, just a short drive from Traverse City, offers absolute seclusion and thriving populations of pike, perch, bluegills and bass.
Take a Look Inside 5 Unforgettable Northern Michigan Homes
We dove into our 2023 archives to bring back...
Ultimate Aurora Viewing: The Best Place to View Northern Lights in Michigan
You’ve probably heard that 2024 is going to be a...
Where the Wild Things Are: Meet Artist Dani Knoph-Davis
Artist Dani Knoph-Davis uses her talent to...
The North’s Color of the Year: Shades of Blue
This year's top trending color Up North gives us...