by Jodee Taylor | Jul 9, 2020 | Counties, Events, History, Towns
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 didn’t set out to write a Mormon story when he started researching James Jesse Strang, the...
by Kathy Belden | Jun 1, 2020 | Counties, Live Here, Towns, Vacation, Work Here
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 June 2020 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine. Subscribe. Not only do I...
by Elizabeth Edwards | Aug 1, 2019 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
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 open water is worth the trip. Discover the best things to do on Beaver Island. 1. Get to...
by Emily Oakes | Jul 1, 2019 | Counties, Events, Towns
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 guests have joined this year’s roster, making for a prestigious week of concerts...
by Kara Jarvis | Jun 7, 2019 | Counties, Events, Towns
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 Northern Michigan for summer sounds. Between weekend festivals, week-long gatherings, and...
by Lissa Edwards | Sep 25, 2018 | Counties, Evergreen, Outdoors, Towns, 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 Beaver Island vacation when you have one weekend on island time. This article first appeared in...
by Carly Simpson | Sep 14, 2018 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
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 state-designated trails enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts of all types, Michigan is cementing its...
by Carly Simpson | Jul 25, 2018 | Counties, Events, Towns
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 celebration of the music of Baroque composers such as Handel, Vivaldi and Telemann will be offset...
by Lou Blouin | Jul 18, 2018 | Counties, People, Towns, Vacation
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 senior captain started working there in 1975, when his dad, then a captain, needed a...