For People Who Love Up North
December 2008
 |
Affordable North: Old Baldy and Blue Slipper BistroAfter a snowshoe hike, unwind with a Michigan beer and brie fritters in Onekama. Full article... |
 |
Affordable North: Strings and Toboggans Holiday Event in CadillacHear great music and then go sledding at this family holiday event in Cadillac. Full article... |
 |
Ancient Copper Mining in the Upper Peninsula7000 Years before pasties, the ancients mined copper on the Keweenaw. We go looking for evidence of Early Yooper Man. Full article... |
 |
Budget Winter Weekends in Traverse CityWinter travel deals in Traverse City. Full article... |
 |
Castle Farms WeddingAs romantic and elegant as you can imagine, a wedding day at Castle Farms in Charlevoix is one everyone will remember. Full article... |
 |
Christmas at the Grand Traverse LighthouseA look back at one family's magical Christmas spent as keepers of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse on the Leelanau Peninsula. Full article... |
 |
Christmas, MI 49862Holiday cards postmarked by hand in Christmas, Michigan Full article... |
 |
COLD RUSH: Michigan Ski Guide 09So many slopes, so little time. Make the most of your northern Michigan ski getaway. Full article... |
 |
Crystal Mountain WeddingMake your wedding a mountaintop experience. Full article... |
 |
Danny Forster's Cool, Green House CompletedNow that construction is complete, Danny Forster, the host of Discovery Channel's show, Build It Bigger, walks us through his first solo architectural project—an exciting, innovative green home in Omena, just north of Traverse City on the shores of Lake Michigan. Full article... |
 |
Discovery: The Bird in Santa's BeardLocal Santa writes his own Christmas legend. Full article... |
 |
Frog Pond Village WeddingFrog Pond Village makes this Interlochen forest ceremony seem like a fairy tale. Full article... |
 |
Give Wine and Be Merry!If they love wine (and if they love Northern Michigan!), consider the drinkable package tied up with string. Full article... |
 |
Good News for Michigan's EnvironmentYear-end flurry caps off good year for environmental, health protections in Michigan. Smoking ban fails, but significant gains made in other areas. Full article... |
 |
Grand Hotel WeddingA weekend at the Mackinac Island's historic Grand Hotel will be the wedding everyone talks about for generations Full article... |
 |
Grand Traverse Resort WeddingMake your wedding a grand affair at this Traverse City resort. Full article... |
 |
How to Be HappyDr. Gregory Holmes knows how to Be Happy. Full article... |
 |
How to: Maple Candy from Fresh SnowSweeten the fresh Traverse City snowfall with this old fashioned candy. Full article... |
 |
It's Great to be a NorthernerPeople, places and passions, that define our Northern sense of spirit and self. Full article... |
 |
It's Great to be a Northerner - Part 2!More people, places and passions, that define our Northern sense of spirit and self. Full article... |
 |
Leelanau Travel Deal: Pick Your RateGuests at Leelanau Peninsula's Empire Lakeshore Inn can draw a discounted nightly rate from a hat through April 15. Full article... |
 |
Michigan Holiday Music MustsThree great holiday albums from Northern Michigan musicians Full article... |
 |
Michigan Travel: Dashing Through the SnowCelebrate the season with an old-fashioned northern Michigan sleigh ride. Full article... |
 |
Mission Point Resort WeddingTurn your special day into a weekend on the water at Mackinac Island's Mission Point Resort. Full article... |
 |
Monk Jams from the Keweenaw PeninsulaA monastery on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula delivers delightful jam. Full article... |
 |
Petoskey: Crooked Tree Breadworks Christmas StollenMake this delectable treat from Crooked Tree Breadworks your new holiday tradition Full article... |
 |
Petoskey Fun on a BudgetSnowy and cozy ways to spend a winter evening in Petoskey. Full article... |
POLL: What's your favorite Christmas tree? |
|
 |
Simple Seasonal Appetizer RecipesSimple seasonal appetizers for holiday nights. Full article... |
 |
Stafford's Bay View Inn WeddingPetoskey's historic inn offers a classic setting for your special day. Full article... |
 |
Ten Steps to Healthier Living from Oryana in Traverse CityOryana Natural Foods Market, a long-time resource for Traverse City residents, shares simple tips for improving your health this year. Full article... |
 |
The Elferdinck Project in Traverse CityAt the Candle Factory, 301 Grandview Parkway, Traverse City Full article... |
 |
The Homestead Resort WeddingThe Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor provides a setting that is "chic with a view." Full article... |
 |
The Legend of the Christmas Tree ShipWith a load of evergreens from Michigan's Northwoods, a legendary schooner carried the spirit of Christmas to Chicago. Then one stormy year the Christmas ship never came. Full article... |
 |
The Trip to HiawathaA half-century after Song of Hiawatha was published, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's daughter received an invitations she couldn't resist. Full article... |
 |
Top Lawyers 2008The region's top rated attorneys Full article... |
 |
Traverse City Coffee Roaster Helps Fund CO2 Reduction EffortBuy Higher Grounds TC 350 blend and a portion of proceeds benefits an effort to lower CO2 emissions in atmosphere. Full article... |
 |
Traverse City Photo Contest WinnerKingsley's Tom Haxby wins Traverse City Photo Contest Full article... |
 |
Ultimate Guide to WinterWinter fun and adventure in Traverse City and Northern Michigan Full article... |
 |
Ultimate Up North Kitchen Tour Round-upCatch up on the Traverse City area's recent Kitchen Tour. Full article... |
 |
Victorian Christmas Get-awaysVictorian-era inns make great Northern Michigan holiday escapes. Full article... |
 |
Water Festival comes to Traverse CityNational, Regional and Local Luminaries and Musicians Bring Water Issues to Life in Community-Oriented Event "Is water the new oil?" Event focuses on top issue of the century Dec 12, 13, 14: Weekend of multimedia and music for all ages at TC Opera House and Grand Traverse Commons From Great Lakes to global, Traverse City becomes central water hub. Full article... |
 |
Winter on the Edge of KeweenawAt the northern tip of the Keweenaw peninsula, find a tiny town with a big lake, big hills, big trees and colossal winter - all perfect for a frosty weekend of snowshoeing, skiing and hanging with pals. Full article... |
 |
Winter Trek Across the North Country TrailJerry Gauld speaks about his 400 mile winter trek along the North Country Trail. Full article... |
