For People Who Love Up North
August 2008
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Antiques Road Trip from Petoskey to Harbor SpringsPursue fine and funky antiques on a bayside road trip from Petoskey to Harbor Springs, then visit a European-style deli and dip into an elegant late afternoon lunch. Full article... |
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Beachcomb for Lake Superior AgatesThe beaches at Grand Marais are excellent hunting grounds for the ancient Lake Superior agate, a semi-precious stone made up of concentric circles of microcrystaline quartz reddened by iron. Here’s the lowdown on what you’re seeking. Full article... |
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Behind the Scenes: Youth in RevoltScoop and photos from Michael Cera's new comedy Youth in Revolt, filmed in Frankfort and Lake Leelanau, Michigan. Full article... |
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Bike Bois BlancDescription of a day biking the island of Bois Blanc including food for the ferry ride and a burger on the island. Full article... |
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Bike Mackinac Island's InteriorSneak away from Mackinac Island’s downtown to discover what made this island a tourist heaven in the first place. Full article... |
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Cruise on the ManitouCruise out of Traverse City on Grand Traverse Bay on the Manitou, the simple, classic beauty of a replica 19th-century cargo schooner. Full article... |
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Dining Out: Red Ginger in TCThe Asian restaurant next to the State Theatre in Traverse City has swank vibe, savvy chef. Full article... |
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Discovery: The Green RiverFind this soda fountain treat at Cadillac's Shay Station Coffee Company. Full article... |
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Dunegrass 2008: This Weekend! |
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First-person: I trapezed and lived to tell the tale.Travel blog about Boyne Mountain's annual Trapeze Experience workshop. Full article... |
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Get Up and PaddleboardThe stand-up paddleboard craze has come ashore in the Great Lakes, beach boys and girls. Full article... |
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Grab Some Time at a Leelanau BeachFive Lake Michigan beaches just a step away from the downtowns of Northport, Leland, Suttons Bay and Empire. Full article... |
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Guided Trips: Wonders of Eastern U.P.Guided outdoor adventures in the Eastern U.P. Full article... |
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Hit Up T.C.’s BoutiquesLinger over a downtown breakfast and a sweet shopping spree along Front Street in Traverse City. Full article... |
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How To: Dressed-Up ChairsDress up your chairs with sweet button-down shirts. Full article... |
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How To: Fillet a FishFrom the lake to the frying pan in four steps. Full article... |
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Indian River 310 |
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Inside Info: The Future of Michigan FilmmakingMichael Moore and other filmmakers discuss the future of the movie industry in Michigan at the Traverse City Film Festival. Full article... |
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Interlochen's 2008 Guitar Festival WorkshopJoin this gathering of guitarists on Interlochen's beautiful campus for education, concerts and more. Full article... |
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Interview with Breathe Owl BreatheTalking with Breathe Owl Breathe—the East Jordan–based trio that produces dreamy, organic music that’s equal parts folk, indie and classical. Full article... |
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Interview with Phil DonahuePhil Donahue takes some time to sit down with MyNorth reporter Pete Nichols and discuss not only his film, but some of the issues surrounding it. Full article... |
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Larry Charles Talks About ReligulousLarry Charles, director of Borat and Curb Your Enthusiasm, discusses the screening of his new film Religulous at the Traverse City Film Festival and what motivated him to make the movie. Full article... |
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Let Loose in LelandCruise downtown Leland for maritime history, enchanting shops and stellar local cuisine. Full article... |
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Lovells Riverside TavernHang your waders on the hook outside at Lovells Riverside tavern, a classic watering hole in Northern Michigan's river country. Full article... |
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Madonna In T.C.: M Wines Going FastMissed seeing Madonna as her film I Am Because We Are headlined this year's Traverse City Film Festival? You can still commemorate her Up North visit (and her big 5-0 this weekend!) with Ciccone's M label wine. Full article... |
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Maritime History Tour in Leelanau CountyTake a drive that bears witness to Leelanau’s moody waterways, shipwrecks and tales of brave sailor crews. Full article... |
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Nordic WalkingIt's the hottest and easiest way to burn, baby, burn! Full article... |
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One Persnickety BirdTrees too short. Trees too tall. Trees too thick. Trees too thin. Oh, Kirtland’s. Is there no pleasing you? Full article... |
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Outings: Punzel ScandinavianStop in this Buckley cottage for a dreamy Scandinavian lunch. Full article... |
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Plan It: Films AlfrescoGather the fam and head outdoors to catch a flick at these alfresco shows. Full article... |
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Quincy Mine Tour |
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Rent a Canoe in Traverse City, Petoskey and BeyondA canoe is perhaps the most versatile watercraft in the world for still-water and river fishing, and in Northern Michigan there’s no shortage of places to rent the classic craft. For the best online source of Michigan canoe rentals, check out michiganpaddle sports.com. In the meantime, here are some good options: Full article... |
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Ride at Traverse City's Ranch RudolfTake a trail ride on a chestnut mare, play in the river, then head into town and chow down on some homestyle cookin’. Full article... |
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Tailgate at InterlochenSoak up some great music—and dig into some incredible food—with this insider way to experience Interlochen’s summer concert series. Full article... |
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Traverse City's Cherry Capital AirportA video tour of Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport, offering direct flights from Northwest Airlines, Delta, United Express and American Eagle. Full article... |
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Traverse City Film Festival Panel DiscussionA video of Traverse City Film Festival's Front and Vine panel discussion titled, "Showing Movies at the State, Making Movies in Michigan." Full article... |
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Trip to BountifulGo on Ann Dougherty’s culinary tour of Northern Michigan, and you’ll never look at food the same way again. Full article... |
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Up North Industrial on East Grand Traverse BayAn urban minimalist design (with a rustic soul) fits in at the beach in Traverse City. Full article... |
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Watch the New York Metropolitan Opera Live at the Traverse City State TheatreGet tickets now for the popular high-definition live feed of world-class opera performances. Full article... |
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Weekend ReverieIt's time to escape the rush and routine of the real world and sink into the take-a-deep-breath, stop-and-smell-the-cedars, be-here-now life only Up North can offer. Sound like a dream? In one of these five fantastical hideaways, it is--one you can wake up to all weekend long. Full article... |
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Your Lake Escape ChecklistA checklist of all the fun, tasty, and classic things that make for a great escape to the cottage on the lake. Full article... |
