Northern Michigan Articles
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 Pączki 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 at Sleeping Bear Dunes
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...
11 Concerts You Won’t Want to Miss This Winter
Take a break from the cold with a low-key...
Q&A: The Man Behind Michigan’s Dogman Legend
What started as a harmless radio prank became one of Michigan’s eeriest paranormal legends.
How to Make Wild Grape Jelly with In-Season Michigan Grapes
Good friends, great jelly. Pick an autumn afternoon to gather grapes and stock your pantry.
Ancient Copper Mining in the Upper Peninsula
7000 Years before pasties, the ancients mined copper on the Keweenaw. We go looking for evidence of Early Yooper Man.
Superior Sanctuary: A Band of Monks Makes Jam on the Keweenaw Peninsula
A monastery on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula delivers delightful jam.
Traverse City Winter Insider’s List: 6 Bucket List Snowy Stops
Winter is better in Traverse City. From laidback...
Beachcomb for Lake Superior Agates
The beaches at Grand Marais are excellent hunting grounds for the ancient Lake Superior agate, a semi-precious stone made up of concentric circles of microcrystaline quartz reddened by iron. Here’s the lowdown on what you’re seeking.
Death-Defying Dive to the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1995
Before it was illegal to dive to the infamous...
Mushroom Care 101: How to Store Morels
So you’ve finally found some mushrooms! But what’s next?
Uniquely Yours: 4 Ways to Customize Your Wedding Day
From that first “yes” to the final “I do,” here...
January 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorites this Month
Kitch-iti-kipi in the depths of winter....
Donuts, Pies & Classic Cakes: Our Favorite Wedding Dessert Ideas
Sweet endings! From classic cakes to donuts and...
A Western-Style Home in Leland with Sweeping Bluff Sunset Views
Up on Bear Mountain, a design-and-build team...
Art & Artistry Meet at Benjamin Maier Ceramics
From creating functional art for your table to...
Dreamy Summer Nuptials at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Surrounded by beaches, orchards and vineyards,...
Local Cats & Kittens Need Your Help: How to Support TC Paw
TC Paw is looking for fosters and financial...
8 Lantern-Lit Hikes for a Dreamy Northern Michigan Winter
Start your new year off right with a refreshing...
Mike King Comes Home: Meet the Man Behind “Lake Effect”
Meet the man behind the lens and lines. Northern...
10 Reasons Midwest Skiers Love Caberfae Peaks in Cadillac
With its crockpot-loving, down-to-earth Midwest...
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Offers Otherworldly Winter Biking
Head to Silver Lake Sand Dunes this winter in...
Ultimate Winter Insider’s List: Charlevoix & The Chain of Lakes
From dog sledding and distilleries to tempting...
Ode to Onions: Our Favorite French Onion Recipes & Dishes to Try
Onion lovers rejoice! From two of our best...
January 2024 Events: 15 Winter Events to Kick Off the New Year
As January's hushed winter days arrive, we find...
MyNorth’s Top 10 Instagram Posts of 2023
From gorgeous Northern Michigan homes to rock...
Editors’ Picks: 6 Northern Michigan Experience to Try in 2024
Our editors’ New Year’s resolutions? Try...
Toast the New Year with This Countdown-Worthy Cocktail
Toasting the New Year with Champagne is so last...
6 Bucket List Activities for Your Winter Getaway at The Highlands
PAID CONTENT Six fabulous ways to dine, wander,...
Winter Recipe Roundup: 8 Cozy Recipes to Try Right Now
Searching for the perfect appetizer, main course...
8 Northern Michigan Subscriptions Our Editors Love to Gift
From local chocolate to candles with cheeky...
Winter Cocktail Roundup: Warm Up with These 6 Craft Drinks
From the thick of the holiday season through...
Will Ski for Waffles: Visit the Ultimate Ski-In Waffle Cabin
Is there anything better than wrapping your...
December 2023 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorite Local Gift Ideas
From locally made dishware to a luxurious facial...
On the Table: Scandinavian Christmas Pudding Meets Cherry Country
On the hunt for a hygge holiday? There’s no...
Warm Your Winter Up with 3 Northern Michigan Wine Events
With snow-covered vineyard views and fireside...