December 2009

	A Pavilion Northern Michigan Wedding at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Peek into a lovely Northern Michigan afternoon wedding held in an outdoor pavilion at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, near Traverse City. Full article...
	The Christmas Gift by Northern Michigan Writer Jerry Dennis A fiction story excerpted from "A Place on the Water, An Angler’s Reflections on Home" by Jerry Dennis of Traverse City. Full article...
	Hearty Breakfast Spots Close to Northern Michigan Ski Resorts No matter what slopes you're headed for at a Northern Michigan ski resort, you're sure to find a hearty breakfast spot nearby to get you started. Here are some suggestions. Full article...
	The Legend of Northern Michigan's Christmas Tree Ship With a load of fragrant evergreens from Michigan’s Northwoods,  the legendary schooner Rouse Simmons, captained by Herman Schuenemann, carried the spirit of Christmas—and an  example of unusual courage—to turn-of-the-century Chicago.  Then one stormy year the Christmas ship never came home. Full article...
	Earl Young and Don Campbell, Pals Who Shaped Charlevoix The story of Earl Young, creator of Charlevoix's Hobbit Houses, and his lifelong friend Don Campbell, who traveled the world and ultimately shaped Charlevoix together. Full article...
	Video: Petoskey Celebrates the Holidays With Picturesque Small Town Style Step into a classic Northern Michigan, small town holiday celebration as Petoskey kicks off the season with its Holiday Open House. Full article...
	Holiday Crafts: Fruit Painted Gold You Can Serve and Eat This is so simple even pre-schoolers can get in on the fun. Simply paint different fruits gold and display on a holiday table, but here's the catch—the fruit is edible. Full article...
	Video: How to Make a Northern Michigan Evergreen Wreath Marley Demers, owner of Wreaths by Marley, demonstrates how to make a wreath using Douglas Fir, Fraser, Blue Spruce and more, combined with Northern Michigan pine cones and berries. Full article...
	Kathryn Kircher's Redo of the Family Cabin Melds Old and New Kathryn Kircher renovated her childhood home, the log and chink cabin her father, Boyne Founder Everett Kircher brought from Tennessee to the Boyne River, giving it her own style while keeping a hand in the past. Full article...
	Little Traverse Conservancy Passes Milestone The Harbor Springs-based Little Traverse Conservancy has protected 40,000 acres of land. Full article...