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14 Amazing Northern Michigan Summer Camps for Kids

Help your kids abandon their screens and fall in love with Northern Michigan summers just like you did. These classic sleep-away summer camps will...

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.

MyNorth’s Top 10 Instagram Posts of 2023

From gorgeous Northern Michigan homes to rock hunting, national media mentions and northern lights, here are MyNorth's top 10 Instagram posts of...

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...

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

Escargot at happy hour. A new campground near the Tunnel of Trees. The vast shoreline at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Here’s what our editors...

The Best Babymoon Destinations in Northern Michigan

Going on a getaway before welcoming a new little one into your life has become a trend for millennial parents-to-be. From Boyne Mountain to the Inn...

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...

How to Do a Northern Michigan Beach Day Like a Local

Rockstar parking, secret beaches, easy picnics—our no-sweat guide to your best Northern Michigan beach day ever. This is a web original article from...

August 2023 Events: 20+ Things to Do in Northern Michigan

Summer's last hurrah! We’re taking advantage of every second of these sun-shining, vacation-filled days in Northern Michigan with 20+ local events...

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...

Shoreside Village Getaway: How to Spend 24 Hours in Elk Rapids

From local food and drink to a summertime sunset date night, there's no shortage of fun ways to spend a day in Elk Rapids. Here's how to explore...

Northern Michigan U-Picks: Best Places for Local Fruit

Northern Michigan U-Picks: Looking for a place to hand pick local cherries, apples, or blueberries? Here’s a list of the best U-Pick farms in the area.

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Summer in Northern Michigan

Ten Summer Escapes

Tour M119 Tunnel of Trees

Sleeping Bear Dunes Beaches

30 Red Hot Best in Traverse City This Summer

Beautiful Winery Patios

Mackinac Island in One Day

Go Rock Hunting!

Summer Means Outdoor Dining

Best Things to Do at Pictured Rocks

40 Summer Sweet Spots

Cookout Recipes for a Summer Beach Dinner

Ultimate M22 Road Trip

Northern Michigan Beaches

Find Your Beach in Northern Michigan

Top Ten Beaches for Kids

Find Restaurants, Farm Markets, Trails & More

Clear Filter

Kayak, SUP, Canoe Northern Michigan

Three Perfect Paddles, Day Trip. Overnight, Weekend

Northern Michigan Camping

Coastal Camping on Lake Michigan & Beyond

Camping Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Northern Michigan Biking

Biking Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne Highlands

Mountain Biking at TC's Grand Traverse Commons

Northern Michigan Hiking

Ten Awesome Summer HIkes (With Food & Lodging)

Dog-Friendly Trails and Nature Preserves

Northern Michigan Fishing

Seek out Cisco in Grand Traverse Bay

Tips for Summertime Bass Fishing