by Allison Jarrell and Rachel Souillere | Mar 7, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Surround yourself with gorgeous Northern Michigan scenery while taking a peaceful hike just a short drive from Traverse City. From wildflower spring hikes to winter cross-country skiing, here’s how to enjoy Sand Lakes Quiet Area year-round. This article first...
by Lynda Wheatley | Mar 1, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, People, Towns
Liz Petrella McKellar is President of Adams Chapter of Trout Unlimited and a true North Star. Learn more about her story plus six other incredible Northern Michigan women to celebrate International Women’s Month. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern...
by Emily Tyra | Feb 28, 2023 | Live Here, Outdoors, People, Towns
Kira Davis is the Great Lakes Senior Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association and a true north star. Learn more about her story plus six other incredible Northern Michigan women to celebrate this International Women’s Month. This article first...
by Lissa Edwards | Feb 21, 2023 | Live Here, Outdoors
These pretty solar-powered lanterns brighten both the dark nights of winter and countless lives around the world. Here’s why this environmentally friendly light is perfect for your Northern Michigan home. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern...
by Heather Johnson Durocher | Jan 20, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
When freezing temps descend slow and steady on the Straits of Mackinac in winter and conditions are just right, a forest of icy blue shards sets a surreal scene. Here’s how to see this stunning winter phenomenon and tips on making a day out of it. This article...
by Katie Dudlets | Nov 8, 2022 | Counties, Towns
The small towns of Emmet County sparked a recycling revolution that has the whole state taking notice. Here’s how their plan may become a statewide model. Plus, check out this additional article for five easy green habits you can start today. This article first...
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Oct 26, 2022 | Counties, Towns
Following in the footsteps of Emmet County Recycling—a wildly successful, innovative, Northern Michigan eco-friendly all-star—here are 5 ways to create your own culture of recycling at home. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse,...
by Allison Jarrell | Aug 2, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns
This year, Little Traverse Conservancy (LTC) celebrates half a century of land protection and preservation across its five-county service area in Northern Michigan. From Charlevoix to the tip of the Upper Peninsula, LTC has protected nearly 70,000 acres of land since...
by Carly Simpson | Apr 25, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, People, Towns
Hear from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, based in Petoskey, on local water threats, how we can help and inspiring the next generation of conservationists in Northern Michigan. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find this article...
