by mynorthmedia | Jun 16, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
The scenic village of Onekama, which sits upon the shores of both Portage Lake and Lake Michigan, has a unique history to thank for its double-lake frontage. This year, the two-lake town celebrates the 150th anniversary of the iconic channel that created one of the...
by Lissa Edwards | Jun 14, 2021 | Counties, Towns
After decades of spending their summers on Portage Lake in Onekama, the May family knew they wanted to spend their retirement here too. Together with local builders and architects, they created their Northern Michigan dream home from scratch. Lucky for Doug and...
by Lissa Edwards | May 26, 2021 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
The Benzie, Manistee and Cadillac region is full of Up North cabins, Victorian-era bed and breakfasts and beautiful resorts. Explore all of our lodging options below and get ready to book your next adventure in Northern Michigan’s most western cities. This...
by Carly Simpson | Jul 25, 2019 | Counties, Events, Towns
The Rockin’ Magic of renowned magician Michael Trixx will return to the main stage at the Onekama Village Park on August 5 at 6 p.m.Trixx and his legendary, award-winning magic have appeared throughout the nation, before a U.S. President and their family, on America’s...
by Carly Simpson | Apr 30, 2019 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
The tradition of fine dining at the Glenwood begins its 25th year at 5 p.m. on May 3. The Glenwood is located in an early 1900s inn on M-22 overlooking Portage Lake in the Village of Onekama.The Glenwood offers freshly prepared fish, steaks, seafood and pasta along...
by Julie Case | Apr 15, 2019 | Counties, Evergreen, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Trace the entire path of Michigan’s most iconic highway, M22, where there’s no shortage of big blue views and even bigger fun. Way up here in Michigan’s pinky, a ribbon of road defines a way of life. M22, the 116-mile state-designated scenic highway,...
by Tim Tebeau | Aug 29, 2018 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Raid these Northern Michigan delis for beach blanket eats and picnic provisions. Yellow Dog Cafe 4850 Main Street, Onekama | 231.508.5008 Beachgoers queue early at Onekama’s Yellow Dog Cafe to stock picnic hampers with fresh scones, lemony kale salad and sandwiches...
by Tim Tebeau | Mar 12, 2018 | Counties, Food & Drink, People, Towns
We combat winter’s final act with some of the best cold weather comfort food in Northern Michigan. WREN THE BUTCHER | TRAVERSE CITY | 231.252.8001 At Wren the Butcher, a shiny stainless steel grinder extrudes local pork, farm fresh herbs and aromatics into fat green...
by Carly Simpson | Sep 26, 2017 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
Mason and Manistee counties offer endless opportunities for leaf peepers. Walk historic neighborhoods lined with Victorian homes and maple trees, paddle lakes surrounded by acres of unspoiled forest or drive M-22 stopping at stunning vistas and delicious eateries...