April 2008

Traverse Classics: Wild Onion of the Woods

Traverse Classics: Wild Onion of the Woods

Traverse Classics: Take a walk in springtime and inhale. If you detect a familiar culinary fragrance in the trees, you’re on to the pungent joys of leeks. Full article...

Color Easter Eggs, Naturally

Color Easter Eggs, Naturally

Beet red, lemon yellow, carrot orange, coffee brown. The secret to eco-friendly Easter eggs is right in your kitchen. Full article...

Interview With a Burn Boss

Interview With a Burn Boss

We talk with Chris Johnson, a burn boss with the United States Forest Service, stationed in Mio. Full article...

New Rule Helps Keep Lake Invaders Out

New Rule Helps Keep Lake Invaders Out

St. Lawrence Seaway tightens rules for ballast water on oceangoing ships to protect the Great Lakes. Full article...

Checking in: Jerry Dennis

Checking in: Jerry Dennis

Jerry Dennis is hard at work on his next Great Lakes book. We ask him how things are going. Full article...

Opinion: What to do with Bay Harbor's Contaminated Groundwater

Opinion: What to do with Bay Harbor's Contaminated Groundwater

Jennifer McKay, policy specialist with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council shares her views of a complex situation. Full article...

Spring Romp with Your Pooch

Spring Romp with Your Pooch

Take a long-awaited spring hike with your dog. Full article...

Northern Style: The New Mod Has the Blues—and Blacks

Northern Style: The New Mod Has the Blues—and Blacks

The new mod is big on cool blacks and blues, warm browns and plenty of personality. Full article...

Resources: Efficient Beauty in Traverse City

Resources: Efficient Beauty in Traverse City

Builder, architect and suppliers who contributed to the progressive spirit of an Up North Michigan cottage in a Traverse City neighborhood. Full article...

Efficient Beauty in Traverse City

Efficient Beauty in Traverse City

A California couple brings Up North cottage style to their Traverse City neighborhood and it fits right in. Full article...

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