Summer Concert Bucket List: Best Venues & Live Music Experiences
By Joseph Beyer Ah, it’s concert season. You could find bliss in a bluegrass jam band tucked away in a local farm field. Or romance in the sounds of Rachmaninoff floating up …
Escape to Beaver Island: The Perfect Day Trip for Relaxation and Discovery
PAID CONTENT Start with a beautiful boat ride, then take a guided drive on the northern coast of Beaver Island.Your island oasis is just a day trip away. It’s easy to be intrigued …
Ultimate Winter Insider’s List: Charlevoix & The Chain of Lakes
From dog sledding and distilleries to tempting sweet treats, winter in Charlevoix and the Chain of Lakes is pure joy. Here are 6 of our favorite ways to enjoy this region during …
Where to Eat Outside Near Charlevoix, Michigan: Best Dining Spots
Dining outside on a beautiful day is a vacation in itself. Here’s your go-to restaurant list for the Chain of Lakes region from Elk Rapids and Bellaire to Charlevoix and Beaver …
Red Hot Best Winners 2023: The Best of Northern Michigan
The 2023 Red Hot Best results are in! Explore all 46 categories, 8 regions and 900+ winners below or search by region and make this your Red Hot Best summer. This article first …
6 Dreamy Lodges, Cozy Cabins & Resorts in Northern Michigan
Come November, thoughts turn to places for gathering around communal tables by a crackling fire, and if we get really lucky, inside a sprawling lodge on a lake for a Northern …
Charlevoix Lodging: Historic Stays, Resorts & Camping
Visiting Charlevoix for a Northern Michigan vacation soon? From historic stays in Bellaire to campgrounds in Torch Lake Township, view our list of vacation rentals and lodging in …
Go Glamping in Northern Michigan at Beaver Island Retreat
Escape is necessary. This is exactly why my wife, Laura, and I find ourselves sailing west from Charlevoix on the Emerald Isle ferry with another couple to try glamping on Beaver …
10 Things To Do in Charlevoix & the Chain of Lakes Region
The Charlevoix and Chain of Lakes Region is full of activities for the entire family. From exploring some of Northern Michigan’s best golf courses to taking the kids to the …
10 Warm and Cozy Cabins to Rent in Northern Michigan
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful winter retreat or a place to warm up in-between snowy outdoor activities, there is a seemingly endless variety of cabins to rent in …
Northern Michigan Fall Color Map: Last Chance for Peak Color!
2021 Fall Color Map Coming Soon! Check back on September 17, and then watch each week for updated, current conditions. We’re partnering with Tom O’Hare, chief …
New Book Tells the Story of Beaver Island’s King Strang
Miles Harvey will join the National Writers Series on July 14 at 7 p.m., talking about his new book, The King of Confidence. Register for the free, online event. Miles Harvey …
Island Airways is a Way of Life, and a Lifeline, to Beaver Island
For pilot Paul Welke, his wife, Angel, and the residents of Beaver Island, Island Airways is much more than a commuter airline—it’s a way of life and a lifeline. Featured in the …
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 …
Baroque on Beaver is One of America’s Unlikeliest Concert Festivals
Spanning almost two decades, Baroque on Beaver continually brings classical musicians from around the state, nation and beyond to Beaver Island in Northern Michigan. Star-studded …
16 Northern Michigan Music Festivals for Your Summer Vacation
Music lineups have been announced and tickets are selling. Add these Northern Michigan music festivals to your summer bucket list. When it comes to music, it’s hard to beat …
How to Have the Best Beaver Island Vacation
Catch a boat or plane to Lake Michigan’s most remote inhabited isle for lazy beach walks, rosy sunsets and super chill vibes. Here’s how to do it up right on a …
Paddle the New Beaver Island Water Trail
With more than 1,000 miles of the national North Country Scenic Trail, continuing development along the Detroit-to-Ironwood Iron Belle Trail, and a 12,500-mile system of …
Annual Island Music Festival, Baroque on Beaver, Begins Friday
When Robert Nordling lifts the baton on Friday night, he will kick off the 17th year of Baroque on Beaver, a Northern Michigan festival of classical music. This year, the …
Meet Beaver Island Boat Company’s New Captain, Mike Green
The Beaver Island Boat Company is one of those places where meaningful tenures are still measured in decades and—in Captain Mike Green’s case—family dynasties. The newly christened …
Vision Quest: World-Class Carp Fishing on Beaver Island
Fishing for carp and smallies on the Beaver Island flats is earning renown the world ’round. Our correspondent investigates, fly rod in hand. “Do you see it?” This is the …
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