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10 Essential Hikes for Your Summer Bucket List

by Allison Acosta, Cara McDonald and Carly Simpson | May 14, 2025

Summer is coming and nature is calling, loudly. What better way to answer than to walk right into the season. Here are 10 of our favorite trails across the North. Wilderness State …

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5 Breathtaking Moments Along Northern Michigan’s Shoreline

by Ashlyn Korienek | April 10, 2025

These scenic Instagram photos, captured by local photographers, showcase the unmatched beauty of Northern Michigan’s freshwater shores—whether dusted in flurries or glowing in …

Read more5 Breathtaking Moments Along Northern Michigan’s Shoreline

How We Winter: 9 Snowy, Cozy Adventures on the Leelanau Peninsula

by Cara McDonald | November 25, 2024

Sled the dunes, snowshoe to a winery, take a spin on outdoor ice rinks and then hang with locals at trivia nights and euchre tourneys. Here are some of our favorite winter …

Read moreHow We Winter: 9 Snowy, Cozy Adventures on the Leelanau Peninsula

Picture Perfect: Experience Autumn From a Photographer’s Lens

by MaryBeth Kiczenski | October 8, 2024

Come along on a photographer’s magnificent fall color chase across Northern Michigan. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you …

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Inside Sleeping Bear Inn, the National Park System’s Oldest Overnight Lodging

by Elizabeth Edwards | September 9, 2024

A half century after it closed, the oldest inn in the national park system is open once again to laughter, the best night’s sleep ever, home cooking, lifetime memories and even …

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Photos of the Month: 8 Stunning Summer Scenes

by Ashlyn Korienek | September 5, 2024

Tropical blue hues. Coral sunrises. Sailboats on Grand Traverse Bay. These 8 Instagram photos capture the essence of summer in Northern Michigan. Want to be featured? Tag us in …

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Photos of the Month: Sailing, Sunflowers & Sunsets

by Ashlyn Korienek | August 6, 2024

From gorgeous fields of gold to spectacular sunsets, these 8 Instagram photos remind us to soak up every moment of summer in Northern Michigan. Want to be featured? Tag us in your …

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20+ Eclectic Summer Events Happening This Month

by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | August 1, 2024

Spend the last full month of summer indulging in Cornish pasties, dancing the polka, listening to live music, and exploring more Northern Michigan events. This is a MyNorth.com …

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10 Kid-Friendly Activities at Sleeping Bear Dunes for Families

by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | July 23, 2024

Home to 35 miles of pristine lakeshore, dozens of hiking trails, sandy beaches perfect for picnics and much more, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is the crown jewel of …

Read more10 Kid-Friendly Activities at Sleeping Bear Dunes for Families
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Photos of the Month: 8 Dramatic Northern Michigan Waterscapes

by Ashlyn Korienek | April 8, 2024

March in Northern Michigan brought winter’s final flurries, vibrant skies and early signs of spring. Here are 8 of our favorite photos from the month that people across the …

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Photos of the Month: The Final Whispers of Winter

by Rachel Souillere | March 7, 2024

February brought the last of winter ice and the return of colorful sunsets and beautiful blue-sky days. Here, 10 of our favorite photos from the month that people across the region …

Read morePhotos of the Month: The Final Whispers of Winter
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Visit Treat Farm in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

by Sarah Goodwin | February 14, 2024

Explore this beautiful trail and Treat Farm in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore this winter in Northern Michigan. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern …

Read moreVisit Treat Farm in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Making Tracks Through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

by Lissa Edwards | February 6, 2024

Go behind the scenes with John Mallon, a member of the volunteer team responsible for the crisp, velvety Nordic ski tracks along the 22-mile Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. This is a …

Read moreMaking Tracks Through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Explore Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes

by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | January 25, 2024

The Pierce Stocking Drive, located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, provides a gorgeous scenic drive, beautiful lookouts over Lake Michigan and North Bar Lake and …

Read moreExplore Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes

MyNorth’s Top 10 Instagram Posts of 2023

by Rachel Souillere | December 28, 2023

From gorgeous Northern Michigan homes to rock hunting, national media mentions and northern lights, here are MyNorth’s top 10 Instagram posts of 2023. This is a web original …

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Your Ultimate Sleeping Bear Dunes Guide from Head to Toe

by Lissa Edwards | May 17, 2023

Thinking that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore begins and ends at the Dune Climb? Think again. That 284-foot-high mountain of sand is a wonder, no doubt. But don’t stop …

Read moreYour Ultimate Sleeping Bear Dunes Guide from Head to Toe
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Look Inside Our 2023 Northern Michigan Vacation Guide

by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | April 14, 2023

Our 2023 Vacation Guide is here! From can’t-miss adventures to outdoor dining and insider travel tips, here’s a sneak peek inside. Start planning your summer Up North. …

Read moreLook Inside Our 2023 Northern Michigan Vacation Guide
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A Solo Self-Care Glen Arbor Getaway at The Homestead

by Lynda Twardowski Wheatley and MyNorth Custom Studios for The Homestead | April 4, 2023

PAID CONTENT A Lake Michigan resort and spa sets the scene for recharging and nurturing yourself with real rest and connection with nature. My midweek destination: A solo spring …

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You Have to See These 11 Epic Photos from Michigan Sky Media

by Carly Simpson | March 31, 2023

Tyler Leipprandt, the Traverse City–based content creator and certified drone pilot behind Michigan Sky Media photography, is known for hanging out of helicopters and exploring our …

Read moreYou Have to See These 11 Epic Photos from Michigan Sky Media
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21 Northern Michigan Events to Explore This April 2023

by Ashlyn Korienek and Allison Acosta | March 28, 2023

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 …

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E-Bike Guide: Where to Rent E-Bikes Across Northern Michigan

by Cindy Ross | March 22, 2023

Looking to level up your biking game? With summer quickly approaching here are our favorite spots to rent e-bikes in Northern Michigan + related articles below on other local …

Read moreE-Bike Guide: Where to Rent E-Bikes Across Northern Michigan

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