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April 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Earth Day Favorites
We know where you can get the same geraniums as...
Photos of the Month: 8 Dramatic Northern Michigan Waterscapes
March in Northern Michigan brought winter's...
Cruise Michigan’s U.S. 2 for Surreal Sand Dunes & Scenic Stops
PAID CONTENT Sparkling white sand dunes roll...
Photos of the Month: The Final Whispers of Winter
February brought the last of winter ice and the...
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.
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.
Travel for All: How Ludington is Embracing Accessible Travel
The beach within reach! The lakeside town of...
How to Do a Northern Michigan Beach Day Like a Local
Rockstar parking, secret beaches, easy...
Grab & Go: Delicious Barbecue on the Beach in Ludington
Head out on a Grab & Go adventure in...
Shoreside Village Getaway: How to Spend 24 Hours in Elk Rapids
From local food and drink to a summertime sunset...
Ashlyn’s Picks: 10 Events for Your Fourth of July Weekend
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend in Northern...
Ashlyn’s Picks: 8 Summer Events for This Weekend, June 23-25
From kite flying on the beach to a Rainbow Run...
Red Hot Best 2023: The Best of Traverse City
The votes have been counted and the results are...
Red Hot Best 2023: Petoskey, Harbor Springs & The Straits
The votes have been counted and the results are...
Three Perfect Days in Northern Michigan: Our Editors’ Way
We’ve always known this place was special—now...
June Swoon List: What Our Editors Are Obsessed with This Month
From making lifelong memories while glamping in...
Red Hot Best Winners 2023: Best of Cadillac, Manistee & Ludington
The votes have been counted and the results are...
Plan Your Beach Day in the Charlevoix Chain of Lakes Region
A region of beautiful beaches! From Lake...
Red Hot Best Winners 2023: The Best of Northern Michigan
The 2023 Red Hot Best results are in! Explore...
8 of the Best Petoskey Region Beaches to Explore this Summer
Personalize your beach day! In this region...