by Allison Acosta | Mar 6, 2024 | Outdoors
Interested in learning about and protecting one of our most enchanting ecosystems? Training starts this week to become part of the statewide Vernal Pool Patrol program. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse Northern Michigan. Want...
by Allison Acosta | Feb 28, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Northern Michigan is synonymous with lush spring wildflower walks, summer evening strolls, fall color hikes and winter snowshoe treks. But have you heard of “forest bathing”? It’s magnificent in every season. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth...
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Feb 8, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Ludington State Park is one of Michigan’s most popular state parks, known for its sugar-sand shores on Lake Michigan, beautiful hikes to towering Big Sable Point Lighthouse and abundant campsites. Here’s what to do before the park partially closes for...
by Carly Simpson | Jan 25, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
You’ve probably heard that 2024 is going to be a peak time to experience northern lights—the best year in a decade, actually. If you’re thinking about planning a dark sky vacation, this Northern Michigan destination is prime for aurora viewing. This is a web original...
by Cara McDonald and Lisa Blake | Nov 21, 2023 | Live Here, Outdoors, Towns
Giving season is upon us and it’s your chance to make a difference. Get to know 15 Northern Michigan Nonprofits including their mission, successes, current challenges, solutions and how you can help. Here’s how you can donate and volunteer in the place we...
by Sarah Bence | Aug 1, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
The beach within reach! The lakeside town of Ludington is an emerging accessible-travel haven for nature lovers of all abilities. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library. Want...
by Alea Wilkins | Jul 10, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
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 this shoreside village with coastal views like a local. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern...
by Allison Acosta | Jul 6, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
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 wetland with more than 250 flora and fauna to take in. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find...
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jun 20, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns, Vacation
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, explore the full list of Grand Traverse County winners below or view our full 2023 RHB list for all winners across Northern...