Grow Benzie Fundraiser Returns with Live Music & Local Cuisine
Grow Benzie’s key annual fundraiser, the Benzie Bayou, returns to Northern Michigan on July 29. Head to Elberta’s Waterfront Park for live music by internationally renowned musicians and Southern-style cuisine featuring local ingredients. Buy Tickets Now...
Dining Al Fresco: Best Benzie Region Outdoor Dining Spots
Is there anything better than an outdoor dining table in the sunshine and lake breeze? Check out our town-by-town guide to eating outside in the Benzie, Manistee & Cadillac region. This article was first featured in the 2022 MyNorth Vacation Guide. Download the...
Michigan Backcountry Skiing Brings Freedom & Untouched Snow
Play in powder! Grab your skis and head to Benzie County for backcountry skiing and a new perspective. Explore the path less traveled on this outdoor winter adventure in Northern Michigan. On a Friday morning in early February, following a fresh snowfall, I met my...
Try These Northern Michigan Farmers Market Meals + Recipes
Leave your dinner plans behind and head to a local Northern Michigan farmers market. Let these farmers and their produce set the menu for your next freshly harvested meal. True farm-to-fork chefs don’t plan their daily menus until they’ve visited their local farmers...
The Ultimate Benzie and West Shore of Michigan Must-Do List!
A “must do” list for Benzie County and Northern Michigan’s West Shore including restaurants, golf, theater, hiking, great drives and more.
Red Hot Best 2021: The Best of Benzie & Leelanau
You voted and the results are in! From the region’s best beaches to Veterinarian Practices making a local impact, here are your 2021 Leelanau & Benzie Region Red Hot Best winners. Explore the top three in each of the 47 categories to find Red Hot Best...
9 Insider Tips for Things To Do in Benzie, Manistee & Cadillac
Spending some quality time in Benzie, Manistee or Cadillac this summer? Explore 9 of our favorite things to do in this beautiful region. From Cherry Bowl Drive-In to Nordhouse Dunes, these 9 spots will have you coming back to Northern Michigan year after year! This...