| PAID CONTENT Crystal-clear waters, historic shipwrecks, island escapes, epic mountain biking … Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has endless adventures. From a relaxing day on a golf course to a scenic ferry ride to South Manitou Island, Sleeping Bear...
As the wildflowers begin to blossom during Spring in Northern Michigan, the Lake Michigan views are even more stunning. Head to the Sleeping Bear Dunes for a guided wildflower hike with SBD tours in one of Michigan’s most iconic destinations. Photo by Sleeping...
| PAID CONTENT You can do a different hike every day at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, where 100 miles of trails lace through beautiful woods and along breathtaking bluffs with views of Lake Michigan. But if you don’t have time to explore them all,...
| PAID CONTENT Three lighthouses guide ships (and today, welcome visitors) along Northern Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. From Lake Michigan’s very first lighthouse to the last manned lighthouse on the lake, we travel to each one with...
For the love of Northern Michigan skiing! At 90 years old, Tom Awrey is still imparting his ski wisdom— and hitting the slopes —at The Homestead in Glen Arbor. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's magazine. Find this article and more when you...
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Empire is on everyone’s Sleeping Bear Dunes must-dune list in the summer. But have you explored it in the heart of a true Northern Michigan winter? Grab your snowshoes and dive in. Untouched. Unkept. Uninhabited. It’s as gorgeous as it...
From the Secret Garden at Brys Estate to the beaches of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, here are the top five most romantic spots for a wedding proposal in Northern Michigan from the photography team at Dan Stewart Photography in Traverse City. Popping the...
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…...
For scenic, serene and memorable cross-country skiing this winter, head to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. While the park’s popular hiking trails are not groomed, some are designated ski trails. And for a groomed trail experience — for both classic and skate...