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15 Northern Michigan Events to Put on Your List This September

September marks the inevitable end of summer in Northern Michigan, but we're keeping the party going with beer festivals, wine tours and more local...

Get Lost in the Magic of the Les Cheneaux Islands

Whether you’re boating Chris-Craft-style through this archipelago oasis or kayaking to lush island locales, it’s easy to get lost in the timeless...

Travel for All: How Ludington is Embracing Accessible Travel

The beach within reach! The lakeside town of Ludington is an emerging accessible-travel haven for nature lovers of all abilities. This article first...

July Swoon List: What Our Editors Are Obsessed with This Month

A swashbuckling family adventure on the Straits of Mackinac. Popsicles at the farmers market. New book releases. Mmm! July is just dandy. Here’s...

Explore Northern Michigan’s Everglades at Cedar River Preserve

It doesn't get better than a summer paddle in Northern Michigan. Head to Cedar River Preserve to get up close and personal to this undisturbed...

Red Hot Best 2023: The Best of Traverse City

The votes have been counted and the results are in for your Red Hot Best winners in Traverse City! From Old Mission Peninsula to downtown TC,...

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