Cherry Blossom Forecast: When to Go & Best Viewing Spots
After a long winter and cold spring, the wait is almost over. Here’s the latest 2025 cherry blossom update and tips for viewing. I’ve been lucky to live in two places where life …
St. Ignace Travel Guide: Top Things to Do, Eat & Explore This Summer
PAID CONTENT Your “it’s all new” guide to the 2025 tourist season. Longtime visitors to St. Ignace have some well-established expectations of this historic city: peaceful …
This Lakeside Village is a Hidden Gem Along the Tunnel of Trees
Sure, we’ve all driven the Tunnel of Trees—but few stop and stay a while in Cross Village. Here’s what happened when we did. It’s been more than a decade since I last visited Cross …
Crossing the Mackinac Bridge? Stop at This State Park First
Before you cross over to the Upper Peninsula, we recommend this scenic pit stop—just a stone’s throw from the Mighty Mac. If you’ve crossed the Mackinac Bridge, odds are you’ve …
There’s a New Folk School in Northern Michigan
In a fast-paced world, a new folk school in the Traverse City area offers a refreshing retreat, where hands-on craftsmanship and the art of patience reign supreme. After 30 years …
First Came Lichens: There Are Tiny Miracles Below Our Feet
For thousands of years, lichens have quietly shaped Michigan’s landscapes—and their work is far from finished. I’m alone on a 2-billion-year-old basalt cliff among ancient living …
Visit a Hidden Greenhouse Café in Northern Michigan
This secret garden café near Torch Lake has espresso, homemade baked goods and, of course, incredible plants. Imagine a lush garden with delicate ferns, fluttering irises, …
23 New Experiences & Renovations on Mackinac Island in 2025
Voted a top travel destination by Travel + Leisure and USA TODAY 10Best readers, Mackinac Island continues to captivate travelers year after year. The 2025 season will debut …
Chef Betsey Wild Creates Stunning Outdoor Dinners
Sometimes a meal is a gift. A plated notion of love from chef to recipient. And other times, a meal is a rebirth that sparks the perfect ember of hope and resilience. We share a …
An Unlikely Farm with a Bold New Dream
When a family with a love of food and hospitality reimagined the vacant land adjacent a corporate office, an unusual little farm named NanBop was born. The resounding question: can …
5 Breathtaking Moments Along Northern Michigan’s Shoreline
These scenic Instagram photos, captured by local photographers, showcase the unmatched beauty of Northern Michigan’s freshwater shores—whether dusted in flurries or glowing in …
The Fight to Protect Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains
A volunteer-led campaign, Protect the Porkies, reminds us that the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior don’t belong to any one town or county. “They belong to all of us, and they …
Meet Survivor Star Kyle Ostwald: A Midwestern Tale of Resilience
Michigan native Kyle Ostwald might not have won Season 47 of “Survivor,” but his unwavering dedication to his family resonated with viewers across the country. Born and raised in …
April Event Highlights: Spring, Easter, Earth Day & More
Get ready for an eventful April in Northern Michigan! Whether you’re enjoying Earth Day festivities or laughing at Comedy Fest, there’s something for everyone on this list. This is …
Visit Elder Piper Beer & Cider, a Curious New Brewery in Petoskey
At Elder Piper Beer & Cider in Petoskey, things keep getting curiouser and curiouser. We sit down with owners Trace and Eeva Redmond. Trace and Eeva Redmond spent a decade …
Growing Wellness: Dr. Julia Mueller’s Farm-to-Health Approach
Dr. Julia Mueller is showing how a small Petoskey farm brings health full circle. The North Stars: In the March issue of Traverse Northern Michigan magazine we meet five …
A Gorgeous Spring Wildflower Hike at Pictured Rocks
We go in search of vibrant blooms at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our …
Remembering Crescent: An Abandoned Village on North Manitou Island
Today, the village of Crescent is largely hidden in the 15,000-acre wilderness on North Manitou Island, the long-abandoned homes and businesses left to forces of nature for more …
March Matcha Madness: 4 Lattes to Sip this Spring & Summer
These Traverse City cafés know their matcha. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want …
Meet Jeannette Greene, Commander of Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw
As the Commanding Officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw, Jeannette Greene is breaking through barriers and clearing the way for those who come after her. The North Stars: In …
Living the Dream: A European Antique Warehouse in Elk Rapids
Whether it’s a downtown condo a stone’s throw from your favorite restaurant, a flower farm to ground you or a fixer-upper with sturdy bones, we all have an Up North dream. Here …
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