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Sleeping Bear Dunes: Port Oneida Run

Sleeping Bear Dunes: Port Oneida Run

Port Oneida 5K Barn run tours the Sleeping Bear Dunes at summer's end.

Northern Michigan Vacation: North Manitou Beach Days

Northern Michigan Vacation: North Manitou Beach Days

Northern Michigan Vacation: Journey through Lake Michigan to a beautiful island Up North. Hiking, swimming, campfires, sunsets-what else is there?

Northern Michigan Vacation: Solace on Boyne Mountain

Northern Michigan Vacation: Solace on Boyne Mountain

Northern Michigan Vacation: Boyne Mountain's Solace Spa is the escape you are looking for.

Northern Michigan Vacation: Out Far, In close, Tip of the Mitt

Northern Michigan Vacation: Out Far, In close, Tip of the Mitt

Northern Michigan Vacation: Take a trip that begins with one step out your backdoor! Josh Baker regales us with fun day drips for the whole family.

Northern Michigan Vacation: Base Camp Harlow Lake

Northern Michigan Vacation: Base Camp Harlow Lake

Northern Michigan Vacation: Travel to Harlow Lake in Northern Michigan's Upper Peninsula for a great vacation the whole family can enjoy.

Northern Michigan Attractions: Transported by Morels

Northern Michigan Attractions: Transported by Morels

Northern Michigan Attractions: A morel patch in California evokes memories of a Northern Michigan childhood in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

What About All the Public Schools That Are Working?

What About All the Public Schools That Are Working?

Nearly everyone is weighing in on how to fix America's public education. But in the process, are we are damaging public schools that are successful?

Memories of Restoring a Boat at Traverse City's West Bay Boat Works

Memories of Restoring a Boat at Traverse City's West Bay Boat Works

An English teacher, summer in Northern Michigan and a boat restoration at West Bay Boat Works in Traverse City.

Northern Michigan Memoir: Washing Off Winter at a  Walloon Lake Cottage

Northern Michigan Memoir: Washing Off Winter at a Walloon Lake Cottage

A Northern Michigan writer reflects on opening her cottage on Walloon Lake near Petoskey amid memories of her father and his struggle with Alzheimer's.

Meet MyNorth Blogger Anita Merlot and Her Blog: Southern Fried Fudge

Meet MyNorth Blogger Anita Merlot and Her Blog: Southern Fried Fudge

A titular Texan makes funny about Northern Michigan from her new home in the shadow of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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