We’ve always known this place was special—now the world is taking note. The latest? United Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Hemispheres, features “Three Perfect Days in Traverse City.” The United team hit the iconic highlights—here’s what we’d layer on for true...
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...
We couldn’t be more excited that Glen Haven’s historic Sleeping Bear Inn is being renovated, with plans to reopen in spring 2023. The property, owned by the National Park Service, has been leased to the nonprofit Balancing Environment and Rehabilitation (BEAR), led by...
Some of the best Northern Michigan kayaking and paddling can be found in Leelanau County, including Lake Michigan along Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, crystal clear rivers and picturesque inland lakes, like Glen Lake. Explore five paddles to put on your list...
| PAID CONTENT Summer is still here in Northern Michigan! Get out and explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s off-the-beaten-path treasures and the amenity-rich Homestead resort. Plan your trip with these insider tips and iconic, can’t-miss destinations from...
The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is more than just a Leelanau County bike ride. This 20-mile trail stretching from Empire to north of Glen Arbor features gorgeous views and great spots to stop, explore and eat. Dive in to find out the five legs of this trip to start...
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...
| PAID CONTENT We tag along with two families taking advantage of spring at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. From camping at D.H. Day Campground to discovering new Sleeping Bear Dunes trails and shooting the famous tube on the Crystal River, there’s...
| PAID CONTENT Spring is a gorgeous time to visit Northern Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as trillium pop up in verdant forests and warm days beg for paddling and biking adventures. With 35 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 26 inland lakes, the...