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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.
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.
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?
Red Hot Best Winners 2023: The Best of Northern Michigan
The 2023 Red Hot Best results are in! Explore...
Red Hot Best 2022: The Best of Kalkaska, Gaylord & Grayling
You voted, and the results are in! Get to know...
Go Yooperlite Hunting in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
How one rock hunter found The Golden Egg and...
Red Hot Best Winners 2022: The Best of Northern Michigan
After more than 63,100 nominations and 177,700...
Healing on the Water: Warrior Sailing Pairs Veterans & Sailboats
From its new home in Charlevoix, Warrior Sailing...
Experience the Hex Hatch in Northern Michigan—It’s Epic
No showers. No cooking. When the mayflies hatch...
First Traverse Editor’s Note from Cara McDonald: A Click of the Heels
Meet Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine's...
Experience These 3 Storied Lighthouses of Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Final Traverse Editor’s Note from Deb Fellows: Forever an Honor
After 40+ years of leading Traverse, Northern...
How A Loved One with Dementia Changed My Life
Instead of fixating on the past, son-in-law Bill...
Traverse City Animal Activist Dedicates Life to Protection of Animals
Traverse City resident Kimberli Bindschatel is...
Get to Know Earl Young, the Man Behind Charlevoix’s Quirky-Cool Mushroom Houses
Almost 50 years after his death, Charlevoix's...
Leelanau Lodging Options for Your Northern Michigan Getaway
Leelanau County is home to gorgeous beaches, a...
Best Beaches Across Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan is known for its gorgeous...
The Roots of David Milarch, Archangel Ancient Tree Saver
Humble farmer. Calculating spin doctor....
Michigan Cougar Sightings Tracked by DNR Cougar Team
The Michigan DNR cougar team tracks sightings...
Two Brothers Share a McKeever Cabin Adventure in the UP
Two brothers discover a winter challenge when...
The Revival of Gunther’s General Store in East Jordan
An East Jordan general store is reborn as a...
Meet Julie Clark, the Woman Who Built Traverse City’s TART Trails
The vision, drive and sheer passion of Julie...
Leelanau Fiber Knits Community, Friendship in Suttons Bay
A Michigan transplant discovers she’s not alone...
Hike to Northern Michigan’s Breathtaking Frozen Waterfalls
Looking for a magnificent winter adventure in...
21 Cozy Places for Winter Outdoor Drinks in Northern Michigan
Thanks to these innovative Northern Michigan...
Three Pines Studio Shares Holiday Recipes, Art & Community
Inspired by nature and food, a Northern Michigan...
Northern Michigan Fall Color Map: Last Chance for Peak Color!
2021 Fall Color Map Coming Soon! Check back on...
Peace Reigns as Sleeping Bear Dunes Celebrates 50 Beautiful Years
A half-century after Sleeping Bear Dunes...
A New Chapter for Horizon Books in Traverse City
Horizon Books, on Front Street in Traverse City,...
St. Ambrose Cellars in Benzie County is Literally Buzzing
From Sleeping Bear Farms to St. Ambrose Cellars,...
Marquette, Michigan Needs to Be on Your Travel Bucket List
Buzzing with an organically hip craft brew scene...
A Hiker’s Road Trip to Little Traverse Conservancy Preserves
Celebrate the North's woods and waters with this...
Enjoy Petoskey Wine Region Wineries This Fall Safely & Deliciously!
PAID CONTENT Want to sample some of Northern...
This Glen Arbor Home is a Fresh Take on Cottage Style
This fresh take on a classic, cottage style is a...
The Incredibly Cool Excavation of Colonial Michilimackinac
The summer of 2019 marked the 60th anniversary...
Chasing the Northern Lights in Michigan
Capturing the celestial splendor of the northern...
Best Things to Do in Frankfort if You’ve Got 24 Hours
Picture the family vacation of the '50s and...
Best Things to Do in Harbor Springs if You’ve Got 24 Hours
Our travel writer maps out a perfect summer day...
30 Best Things in Traverse City (Winery, Gallery, More!)
More than 12,000 people voted in MyNorth’s 2020...
Meet the Tin Can Tourists
The Tin Can Tourists and their vintage metal...
Al Capone’s Northern Michigan Connections
Al Capone's mysterious legacy lives on in...
The Best Things to Do in Petoskey If You’ve Got 24 Hours
Here's the mission: You have 24 hours to explore...
How to Have the Best Northport Beach Day (Donuts, Beer, Shops!)
Situated at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula,...
Best Things to Do in Charlevoix MI if You’ve Got 24 Hours
This classic Lake Michigan vacation town gets...
Summers are Magic at Arcadia’s Watervale Inn
There was a time and place during my childhood...
Cherry Bowl Drive-In is a Northern Michigan Summer Tradition
Two decades after a memorable double date, our...
Island Insider: Explore Mackinac Like You Live There
To head past the Grand Hotel, up Mackinac...
Northern Michigan’s Past: Hop Aboard the Dummy Express
If you were traveling between Petoskey and...
Mackinac Island Restaurants: Your Guide to Local Taverns, Bars, Cafes & More
Here’s a quick look at what’s being served up at...
A Life of Wild Adventures: Meet Author James B. Hendryx
Explore the life of author James B. Hendryx, the...
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Northern Michigan
For full immersion in the sweet scent of pillowy...
Epic 1-Day Hike on Northern Michigan’s Jordan Valley Pathway
Experience the Jordan Valley Pathway in a day....
A 1930’s Diary Reveals What Life Was Like During an Isle Royale Winter
A young mother is assigned to teach on Lake...
Farmer Christmas: Meet Keith Martell at Martell’s Northwoods Tree Farm
For a few magical and fleeting weeks, this...
Tahquamenon Falls State Park is a Michigan Treasure. How Was it Created?
Today, the Tahquamenon Falls are among...
Yep, a Petoskey Wine Tour Really is This Gorgeous
PAID CONTENT Vino? Check. Vistas? Check! Soak up...
5 Places to Take a Scenic Fall Color Chairlift Ride in Northern Michigan
Looking for some really incredible views on your...
9 Best Northern Michigan Pumpkin Patches for a Fall Family Outing
While there are a plethora of things to love...
Petoskey Wine Country is Calling Us
These are exciting times for the pioneers of the...
Unwind on North Manitou Island (Lush Wilderness + Secret Beaches)
Secret coves. Warm beaches. Forgotten...
Life at Point Betsie Lighthouse was Heartbreaking, Exhausting & Beautiful in the 1800s
Her great-great-great grandparents Alonzo and...
Liz Kirkwood, Executive Director of FLOW, is Our Great Lakes Guardian
This is this story of Liz Kirkwood, executive...
Yes, Kid-Friendly Wineries Exist. Your Family Will Love the Petoskey Wine Region!
PAID CONTENT Family-friendly wine tasting? Yep,...
6 Dog-Friendly Mackinac Island Adventures
Overlanding in the Upper Peninsula is the Ultimate Camping Road Trip
Michigan Rock Hunting is the Best on Earth
Michigan rock hunting is a passion unlike...
Meet the Marquette—Petoskey Wine Region’s “It” Grape
PAID CONTENT Discover the rich, robust grapes...
5 Must-Do Stops on Old Mission Peninsula
PAID CONTENT Soak up good times and beautiful...
What’s it Like to Be a Northern Michigan Cherry Grower?
Sarah and Phil Hallstedt are a first-generation...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Torch Lake & The Chain of Lakes
On a map, you could imagine that the Chain of...
7 Beautiful Northern Michigan RV Parks by a Lake
Set up camp at these lakeside Northern Michigan...
Dog-Friendly Vacation Ideas in Northern Michigan
What's a trip Up North without your canine...
10 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Northern Michigan
Your canine companion shouldn’t miss...
Seek Out the Big Boys (aka Cisco) in Grand Traverse Bay
Head to Traverse City's freshwater bays, where...
40 Photos of Pure Summer Bliss in Benzie County in the 1900s
Benzie County's small towns with big...
Taste Your Way Through the Petoskey Wine Region
PAID CONTENT Discover deep-flavored wines made...
Building the Mackinac Bridge was a Magnificent Feat—What Did it Take?
The story behind the greatest 5-mile road trip...
If These Walls Could Talk … Stories From Historic Northern Michigan Schoolhouses
They appear suddenly, tucked in the...
The Ultimate M22 Road Trip
Trace the entire path of Michigan's most iconic...
Finding Fayette: A Gorgeous Ghost Town in the Upper Peninsula
Tucked in the limestone bluffs of the Upper...
Try Yurt Camping in Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains
A dream winter weekend in the peaks of...
How Michigan Lumberjacks Celebrated Christmas
Michigan lumberjacks had tough lives, and...
Winter Steelhead Fishing on the Boardman River
Gather up the gumption and your cold-weather...
Muskie Fishing in Michigan’s U.P. is an Adventure You Won’t Forget
We head to Michigan's U.P. in search of the...
10 Best Michigan Color Tour Views to Take Your Breath Away
Embark on a gorgeous, pinch-me-I’m-dreaming...
A Rustic Vacation: Spend the Night at the Wilderness State Park Cabins
When I set out to find a combination of gorgeous...
How to Have the Best Beaver Island Vacation
Catch a boat or plane to Lake Michigan's most...
Lazy Brunches + Gorgeous Trails in Petoskey and Harbor Springs
After a lazy breakfast, we point your toes...
Paddleboard Camping on the Au Sable River in Northern Michigan
A tribe of Great Lakes surfer women are the...
10 Jaw-Dropping Sunsets in Northern Michigan
Each night as the sinking sun sets the horizon...
10 Breathtaking Northern Michigan Wedding Venues
A historic castle, countryside winery, and...
Best Things to Do & See at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
There's enough beauty and adventure in Pictured...
9 Winery Patios in Northern Michigan with Gorgeous Views
There’s no better way to enjoy Northern...
Ultimate Summer Hike Guide: 10 Awesome Michigan Trails
Summer is here and nature is calling, loudly....
10 Best Things to Do at Tahquamenon Falls State Park
We asked Kevin Dennis, Park Supervisor at...
What Will it Take for Michigan’s Wild Arctic Grayling to Return Home?
A glittering, iridescent fish named the Arctic...
10 Winter Hikes You’ll Love at Northern Michigan Nature Preserves
Where do land conservancy staffers send friends...
Michigan Ice Climbing, It’s Not for the Faint of Heart
Climbing hundreds of feet up an ice column, with...
Autumn on Silver Mountain: Go Rock Climbing in the Upper Peninsula
Word of a jutting slab of basalt rising high...
M119 Color Tour: Drive The Tunnel of Trees This Fall
At the height of fall color, take a spin down...
16 Things to Do in the Mackinaw City Area This Fall
Mackinaw City is considered the “Crossroads of...
Places That Inspired Northern Michigan’s Greatest Authors: Hemingway, Harrison + Voelker
We're following the footsteps of three of the...
1967: When Salmon Fever and a Tragic Storm Converged
Millions of salmon were gathering. Thousands of...
Vision Quest: World-Class Carp Fishing on Beaver Island
Fishing for carp and smallies on the Beaver...
Rangers’ 10 Favorite Places in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Where do the people who work at Sleeping Bear...
10 Best Northern Michigan Campgrounds
Head Up North for a rustic weekend getaway at...
Camping with Kids Isn’t Like Your Pinterest Board (It’s Better)
Two moms, five kids, an annual camping rite....
Best Northern Michigan Barbecue Recipes from Pigs Eatin’ Ribs
Thanks to Pigs Eatin' Ribs, a small corner of...
10 Stunning Northern Michigan Summer Vacation Spots
Northern Michigan Vacation: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Torch Lake and more! No matter what kind of summer vacation you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered
The Gruesome Medical Breakthrough of Dr. William Beaumont on Mackinac Island
When Dr. William Beaumont, a Mackinac Island Army doctor in 1822, realized he could dip food into a wounded voyageur’s stomach and watch what happened, he knew he was onto something big. Dr. William Beaumont’s ensuing decade of experiments changed the medical world. The life of his human guinea pig was changed from the beginning.
The Fisherman Who Saved Fishtown
Profile of Bill Carlson, third generation commercial fisherman out of Leland, who saved the fish shanties that have come to be known as the major attraction and historic site, Fishtown.
The Life of Ludington’s Cartier Mansion
Ludington’s Cartier Mansion Bed and Breakfast is an opulent legacy of the North’s timber-rich history, but the tale of the timber magnate who built it is richer still.
Guide to Michigan’s Iconic Tunnel of Trees on M-119
Guide to M-119 Tunnel of Trees, a premiere Michigan attraction, including Northern Michigan restaurants, shopping, lodging from Petoskey to Harbor Springs.
Hear My Heritage: Eric Hemenway Shares Odawa History in Harbor Springs
At 40, Eric Hemenway has already lived an...
Outdoor Cooking: Recipes for Your Best Meal Ever Under the Open Sky
As an international guide, chef and founder of...
How To Harvest, Clean and Store Wild Leeks
The Northern Michigan forests are alive with wild leeks. Here’s how to harvest leeks, freeze or dry leeks and store leeks to use year round.
Finding a Feast in the Northern Michigan Forest
Put on your walking shoes, grab a basket and follow us to the forests surrounding Traverse City for Foraging 101.