by Rachel Souillere, Allison Acosta, Carly Simpson, Lissa Edwards, Cara McDonald and Emily Tyra | Nov 11, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
From Instagram-worthy sweet treats in the Upper Peninsula to watching winter surfing in Frankfort, here are the adventures, restaurants and must-reads our MyNorth Media & Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine Editors are obsessed with this month. This is a...
by Rachel Souillere | Feb 24, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Located in Empire, Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak is celebrating winter in Northern Michigan with a new challenge that requires you to head outdoors and play in the water AND on the snow in the same day. Are you up for this Northern Michigan outdoors challenge?...
by Grant Piering | Nov 16, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Autumn and winter bring freezing rain, snow squalls, gale-force winds and phenomenal freshwater surfing in Northern Michigan. From finding the perfect surfing spot to learning how these huge waves appear in Lake Michigan, here’s everything you need to know to...
by Kara Jarvis | Aug 29, 2019 | Counties, Outdoors, People, Towns
The Skrockis welcome people from around the world into a close-knit surfing community in the tiny Lake Michigan village of Empire, just like they’ve always belonged. Hang ten with the Skrockis and their Sleeping Bear Surf and Kayak shop. The warmth of Sleeping...
by Kara Jarvis | Jul 15, 2019 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
This week I’m hanging in Empire at one of my favorite places, Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak. I’m with Annabel, Reiss and Ella Skrocki, and they’re all part of the family that can outfit you with surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks, wetsuits and...
by Dan Oswalt | Aug 1, 2018 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
California has surfers up and down the piers. Northern Michigan though? Most would say “impossible.” But Larry and Nancy Bordine say, “Meet us in Frankfort. Oh, and be ready to catch some waves.” The owners of Beachnut Surf Shop also clue us...
by Courtney Jerome | Jun 22, 2018 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Summer vacation has started and it’s the perfect time for grandparents to get quality time with their grandkids and have fun being active outdoors. We recommend these three day trips in Northern Michigan to Leland, Empire, and Boyne Falls. Get ready for frame-worthy...
by Emily Hopcian | Sep 21, 2017 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Up North Essays
Catching waves is exciting but so is breathing in the moments of solitude that surfing allows. I’m learning the art of both. This essay is featured in the September 2017 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine. Get your copy! It’s a warm, blustery...
by Daniel Shepler | Dec 19, 2016 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Winter surfing on Lake Michigan is the thing. Trust us on this one. As the winter storms of December blow through, they bring heavy winds and big waves, and big waves mean serious Great Lakes surfing. Fresh water surfing is becoming popular, and the water around...
