Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting Ludington State Park
Ludington State Park is comprised of nearly 5,300 acres of scenic sand dunes, ponds, marshlands and forests. Situated between Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan, it has several miles of …
Traverse City Hotels, Inns, Campgrounds for Summer 2021
Welcome to the Traverse City area. Here, it’s small enough to get away from it all, yet big enough to pick from any type of lodging you can imagine. Dive in to explore some of our …
10 Things to Do in 3 Days at Sleeping Bear Dunes: Spring Fun
| PAID CONTENT Spring is a gorgeous time to visit Northern Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as trillium pop up in verdant forests and warm days beg for paddling …
Our Guide to Petoskey State Park: Beach, Trails & Campgrounds
This 303-acre park on Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay is just minutes from downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Dive in to discover trails, campsites and beaches at Petoskey …
Northern Michigan’s Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds
Bringing Fido on your next outdoor, overnight excursion? With a little planning, your canine companion will enjoy these dog-friendly Northern Michigan campgrounds just as much as …
Escape to the Wild: An Off-the-Grid Winter Retreat at McKeever Cabin
Two brothers discover a winter challenge when they ski to McKeever Cabin in the Upper Peninsula—along with the refuge of warm fires, gorgeous landscapes and Blackrocks beer. This …
Guide to Working Remotely While Camping at Michigan State Parks with WiFi
Working remotely just got more beautiful at six of our gorgeous Upper Peninsula state parks which now provide WiFi, making it easy for everyone to stay connected. Heather Johnson …
St. Ignace Fall Camping Getaway at Hiawatha National Forest
PAID CONTENT Your next Upper Peninsula camping getaway should be at this incredible gem: The Hiawatha National Forest near St. Ignace, Michigan. Our trip to the Upper Peninsula of …
7 Ways to Get Outside & Celebrate Michigan’s Fall Color
There is only one thing to do as Michigan’s air grows crisp, temperatures fall and trees turn from green to glorious shades of yellow, orange and red: Revel in it. Michigan’s 19.3 …
30 Best Things in Manistee & Benzie (Campground, Bar, More!)
More than 12,000 people voted in MyNorth’s 2020 Red Hot Best competition, and if you were one of them, you saw we’ve changed it up. After more than a decade of sharing the winners …
Meet the Tin Can Tourists
The Tin Can Tourists and their vintage metal campers converge at Interlochen State Park for a weekend of camaraderie. “Camper is the umbrella term,” explains Forrest T. Bone. He …
Top Questions on Michigan State Park Campgrounds Reopening
Earlier this month, the Department of Natural Resources announced that camping, overnight lodging facilities and day-use shelters in Michigan state parks and recreation areas will …
Sleeping Bear Dunes to Open Visitor Center & Campgrounds
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is set to open additional park facilities. Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and …
Unwind on North Manitou Island (Lush Wilderness + Secret Beaches)
Secret coves. Warm beaches. Forgotten homesteads. Lush forests. Let us take you closer to the authentic beauty of North Manitou Island. It’s hard to believe North …
100 Years of Happy Campers at Michigan State Parks
As the Michigan State Park Commission celebrates its centennial in 2019, we pay homage to the memories made—and those yet to come. These stories and photos were shared on the …
5 Tips for Camping with Kids in Northern Michigan + The Essential Packing List
It’s not summertime in Northern Michigan without a family camping trip! That is, camping without hassles. Whether you’re planning a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore …
Overlanding in the Upper Peninsula is the Ultimate Camping Road Trip
The first chance summer gives us, we pack up our truck and launch our enthusiastic spirits across the Upper Peninsula landscape. We’re going overlanding. Featured in the July 2019 …
10 Things To Do on Beaver Island
Lake Michigan’s largest and most remote inhabited isle is waiting with lazy beach walks, fascinating history lessons and so much more. The 32-mile journey from Charlevoix across …
What You Need to Know about Ticks, and Your Pets, in Northern Michigan
According to Dr. Erin Shaw of Elk Rapids Animal Hospital, Michigan has seen a steady increase in ticks and tick-related diseases over the past several years. Ticks are pests not …
Hobo Pie Recipes for Your Up North Weekend from THE Outdoor Experts
PAID CONTENT Call ’em Hobo Pies (it’s a Michigan thing!) Pudgy Pies, Campfire Pies, Mountain Pies or Toasties…campers everywhere just call them delicious. We asked the team …
Pro Tips for Campfire Cooking in Northern Michigan
Set up a tent and stoke a fire for the simplest of summer pleasures—eating under the open sky. These campfire cooking tips make it easy. Sandwiching the solstice, the languid …
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