by Heather Johnson Durocher | Jan 20, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
When freezing temps descend slow and steady on the Straits of Mackinac and winter conditions are just right, a forest of icy blue shards sets a surreal scene. Here’s how to see this stunning phenomenon and tips to make a day of it. This article first appeared in...
by Carly Simpson | Jun 30, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
We ask a former world-record stone skipper what it’s like to compete + details on this year’s W.T. Rabe Stone Skipping Competition on Mackinac Island. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our...
by Alea Wilkins | Jun 20, 2022 | Counties, Red Hot Best, Towns
You voted, and the results are in! Get in on the best of Petoskey, Harbor Springs and The Straits. From hiking to happy hour, here are your 2022 Red Hot Best winners from Petoskey to Harbor Springs. Take a Red Hot Best Road Trip! Grab the June issue with ALL the Red...
by Libby Stallman | Jun 2, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
Libby’s Picks is Back! Dive in as our MyNorth Media and Traverse Magazine Office Manager extraordinaire Libby Stallman shares the best events happening this weekend in Northern Michigan. Kick off the first week of June with these summer events Up North. Events on June...
by Lissa Edwards | May 17, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
See you at sunset! From Petoskey to Mackinac Island, here are the choicest seats for watching the greatest show on earth. Don’t miss these 5 Petoskey region sunsets this summer in Northern Michigan. This article was first featured in the 2022 MyNorth Vacation...
by Rachel Souillere | Dec 29, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
2021 was the year for Northern Michigan outdoor adventures! From some of Up North’s most gorgeous summertime hikes to stunning winter views, MyNorth Media’s top 10 Instagram photos of the year clearly show the best place to be in Northern Michigan…...
by Lauren McCain | Jul 26, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns
Northern Michigan’s incredible scenic landscapes and miles of marked trails have long made it a hiker’s paradise, whether you’re climbing sand dunes in Empire or hiking through wetlands in Ludington. You voted for Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Hiking Trails in each...
by Kara Jarvis | Jul 1, 2021 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
There’s so much to see along the Straits of Mackinac, and the best way to experience it all is aboard a Star Line or Shepler’s ferry cruise. From romantic sunset cruises to pirate-themed cruises for the whole family, view our list of Northern Michigan...
by Lissa Edwards | May 11, 2021 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
There’s nothing like a getaway to this idyllic island where the streets are lined with Victorian cottages, cars are banned, horses are loved and the blue waters of the Mackinac Straits wink at every turn. Put these 8 things on your Mackinac Island to-do list. This...