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 MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | May 31, 2023 | Counties, Events, Evergreen, Farm and Agriculture, Features, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns, Vacation
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 appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our...
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Apr 18, 2023 | Counties, Events, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
We’re celebrating Earth Day all weekend long! If you’re searching for a way to give back to Mother Nature and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Northern Michigan, here are 18 volunteer opportunities, activities and events you’ll want to check out...
by Ashlyn Korienek and Allison Acosta | Mar 28, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
We’re celebrating spring in Northern Michigan with Easter brunches, comedy shows, Earth Day activities and stargazing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. From Traverse City to the Keweenaw Peninsula, check out these 21 events taking place this month. This is a web original...
by Kim Schneider | Apr 19, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns, Vacation
Road-trip restaurants! From Munising to Glen Arbor and beyond, here are 10 Northern Michigan eateries to stop at during your next cruise Up North. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue...
by Stacey Brugeman | Dec 3, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Every month, Traverse Magazine’s Culinary Columnist Stacey Brugeman asks Northern Michigan beverage experts what they’re drinking. In “From Our Cellar” she shares the Michigan wines, beers and ciders that area sommeliers, beer buyers, beverage...
by Kim Schneider | Nov 10, 2021 | Towns, Vacation
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 Michigan vacation. Make it happen by exploring six of the North’s coziest cabins,...
by Kim Schneider | Oct 27, 2021 | Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to some of the state’s most photographed overlooks. Visiting by chairlift, ski jump elevator, foot or car, find out if each of their spots lives up to their iconic status and learn how you can find these Northern Michigan...
by Kim Schneider | Jul 8, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Rock hunting in Northern Michigan is some of the best in the world. Learn the top spots to find four incredible stones along with some tips on how to spend your time before or after rock hunting. Dive in to start finding Leland’s blue stones, Yooperlites,...