For People Who Love Up North
April 2009
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A Canoe PassageBill Strong shares thoughts on the maiden voyage, in Traverse City, of a canoe he built with his dad. Full article... |
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Affordable North: Family Golf EscapeShanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, northwest of Traverse City, offers $89+ golf and lodging package. Full article... |
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Affordable North: Stay for Less at an Historic Lake Michigan Inn NowApril deals at Portage Point Inn in Onekama, southwest of Traverse City. Full article... |
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A Look Ahead at Real EstateWe check in with Kim Pontius, of Traverse Area Association of Realtors, to get his take on what might lie ahead in Traverse City real estate. Full article... |
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A Traverse Forest FeastPut on your walking shoes, grab a basket and follow us to the forests surrounding Traverse City for Foraging 101. Full article... |
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Beautiful, Light Carbon Footprint Makeover in Glen ArborAn inside-out renovation turns a 1990’s cottage into a sleek, efficient escape fit for this decade and beyond. Full article... |
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Behind The Scenes: Sushi Kitchen |
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Charlevoix E-Logs on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home AdditionThe episode using this energy-efficient log siding produced by Charlevoix’s Pine River, Inc, Sunday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Full article... |
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Dave Mahan and the Skegemog SwampA naturalist’s thoughts and memories about a grand and mysterious swamp not far from Traverse City. Full article... |
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Day Trip to Onekema’s Portage Point InnTroll the Benzie coast on M22, canter through the forest, throw a line into Portage Lake and eat your catch at a historic inn. Full article... |
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Documentary: Wolves of Isle RoyaleGeorge Desort is about to release the DVD he filmed and produced about the longest running wolf research project in the world, on Lake Superior's Isle Royale. Full article... |
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Eat This: Petoskey’s Best Little Key Lime PieA delightful treat from downtown Petoskey Full article... |
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Elegant Adventure Trifecta: Wine, Dine and Fly FishDining on the Fly hosts a great Traverse City package for groups. Full article... |
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Finding Elvis |
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Fresh Spring Frittata. With a Surprise.A frittata is delicious for breakfast or supper! Freshly sprouted asparagus and a secret weapon for a crisp potato crust make this seasonal and super easy. Full article... |
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Geocaching: Rediscover the Joy of ExplorationWith a GPS unit and some coordinates, you are set to wander the forest (and elsewhere) in search of treasure. Full article... |
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Get Schooled on Perennials: Famous Brit in Suttons BayMaster Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan hosts Graham Rice presentation, “Transatlantic Perennials,” in Suttons Bay on May 2. Full article... |
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Harvesting Wild Leeks & Making Potato Leek SoupForaging for the wild vegetable in the Northern forest. Full article... |
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Hot Property: Be my Frankfort NeighborWalk to the beach from your new wooded lot in Frankfort. Full article... |
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Hot Property: Be my Petoskey NeighborA sweet deal in downtown Petoskey Full article... |
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Hot Property: Be my Traverse City NeighborGreat location for this cute Traverse City home. Full article... |
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Icons of the Fly VestFishermen around the world are casting flies invented right here in Northern Michigan. Full article... |
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Icons of the Fly Vest: Adams FlyAnother Michigan fly tricking fish around the planet Full article... |
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Icons of the Fly Vest: Au Sable SkunkAnother Michigan fly tricking fish around the planet Full article... |
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Icons of the Fly Vest: Borchers’ SpecialAnother Michigan fly tricking fish around the planet Full article... |
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Icons of the Fly Vest: Griffith’s GnatAnother Michigan fly tricking fish around the planet Full article... |
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Icons of the Fly Vest: Houghton Lake SpecialAnother Michigan fly tricking fish around the planet Full article... |
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Icons of the Fly Vest: Michigan Hopper & Winnie Fore and AftAnother Michigan fly tricking fish around the planet Full article... |
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Icons of the Fly Vest: Roberts DrakeAnother Michigan fly tricking fish around the planet Full article... |
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Icons of the Fly Vest: Strawman NymphAnother Michigan fly tricking fish around the planet Full article... |
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Interlochen 2009 Summer Arts FestivalTickets are on sale for Interlochen's June through August lineup of entertainment. Full article... |
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Jake Slater - Amazing Grace |
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Jake Slater is Bellaire’s ElvisThe king lives. He is also 17 years old and lives in Bellaire. Full article... |
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Jake Slater - (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care |
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Jake Slater - Young and Beautiful |
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Manitou’s MagicKatherine Spaulding reflects on how a Great Lake island in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has offered solace and inspiration to her sister. Full article... |
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Matching Grants to Restore South Branch of Au Sable RiverOrvis, the renowned fishing gear company and the National Wildlife Federation offers matching grant to improve fish habitat in legendary South Branch, near Grayling. Full article... |
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Michigan Film Industry Comes Up NorthAll the land’s a production set—and so are RV parks, village streets, the waterfront and once-abandoned factories. Full article... |
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Mrs. T’s 14 Signs of CivilityDeveloped by Thelma “T.” Hanawalt for Columbia Preparatory School in Manhattan, good rules of thumb for everyone. Full article... |
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Northern AssetsNow may be the best time ever to invest in a new home, cottage, or property Up North. Full article... |
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Northern Assets: Back in TownNortherners are rediscovering the joy of a sidewalk and a neighbor nearby. Full article... |
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Northern Assets: Home Sweet Sustainable HomeHealthier, more environmentally conscious homes are being built all around the Grand Traverse Region Full article... |
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Northern Assets: Love the One You’re WithBoat? Canoe? Fly Rod? Whatever your favorite travel “companion,” you can love the one you’re with Up North. Full article... |
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Northern Assets: Traverse City, the Next Cool PlaceThe word is out on Traverse City. It is cool. Full article... |
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Pair French Bistro Cuisine and Northern Michigan Wines at Bowers Harbor InnOn April 23rd, take a spring drive to Traverse City’s Bowers Harbor Inn for a six-course, locally-inspired menu paired with Bowers Harbor Vineyard wines. Full article... |
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Petoskey Restaurants: José’s Authentic MexicanWe sit down with Maria Lopez, the master behind Petoskey's most fabulous guacamole. Full article... |
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Recipe: Our Favorite Morel RisottoHunt, gather, then come home to feast on rich morel risotto made with Northern Michigan morels. Full article... |
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Rescuing Leelanau’s Sugarloaf Mountain ResortLeelanau County Commissioner David Shiflet hopes an online petition will convince local and regional government to get involved in saving a once-iconic ski and golf resort. Full article... |
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Rooms with a View21 gorgeous Up North getaways. Full article... |
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Rusty Gates, of the Holy WatersRusty Gates runs an Au Sable River inn near Grayling, deep in the heart of Michigan’s fabled fly-fishing realm. And he’s not afraid to fight to keep it all good. Full article... |
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Ryder Cup Dreams? Try to Qualify for Treetops’ New TourneyTreetops Resort, northwest of Traverse City, offers golfers the chance to represent their country (USA vs. CANADA) and compete in Ryder Cup-style matches. Full article... |
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Self-Renovation in CharlevoixBob Riesenberger transformed a dumpy Charlevoix cottage into cozy incarnate. Then he gave his career a makeover. Full article... |
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Simple Pleasures: Pretty DrawersA simple, affordable and chic way to dress up your drawers. Full article... |
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Stalking Local Asparagus in EmpireThe coastal town of Empire is sprouting some of the finest spears in the land. Full article... |
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Sugar Loaf’s Future: Q&A with Commissioner David ShiflettWe check in with Leelanau County Commissioner David Shiflett to hear his vision for the defunct ski resort. Full article... |
SURVEY: Which Fly will you Use? |
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SURVEY: Which returning bird says, “spring” to you? |
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Teen Spirited Away: Interlochen Film FestivalTeen film festival at Interlochen Center for the Arts Full article... |
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The North’s Best Scenic OverlooksThe scenic overlook is one of the things we love most about Up North. Full article... |
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The Pro File: Ryan Sigsbey, Fife Lake Log DoctorInterview with Ryan Sigsbey, taking his Northern Michigan log cabin repair skills around the country. Full article... |
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This Week Only: Crystal Spa offers $50 Treatment DealsCrystal Mountain Resort, just west of Traverse City, hosts Spa Week April 13 through 19 with $50 treatment specials. Full article... |
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Traverse City Dining: Opa!Get your Greek fix in Traverse City at Opa! Coney and Grill Full article... |
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Traverse City Restaurants: Bowers Harbor InnBowers Harbor Inn welcomes New York City chef. Full article... |
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Traverse City Restaurants: Thai CaféAuthentic Thai food in Traverse City Full article... |
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Traverse City’s Mrs. T offers her P’s and Q’sThe lost art of etiquette can be found in Traverse City. Full article... |
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Write Bloody Poetry Olympics, in Traverse CityPoetry competition coming to Traverse City's Opera House. Full article... |
