For People Who Love Up North
June 2006
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10 Instant Ways to Love Strawberries10 instant ways to love strawberries. Full article... |
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10 Reasons to Love Benzie and the West ShoreTop 10 attractions and vistas to see in Benzie County and the West Shore of Michigan, down through Pentwater. Full article... |
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A Day in PentwaterA day in Pentwater includes everything from boating, swimming and beaching it to shopping boutiques and closing the day with a concert in the park. Full article... |
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Bask on Manistee's First Street BeachWander the Manistee Riverwalk to the First Street Beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. Open the picnic you bought in town, play volleyball, read or bask in the sun. Full article... |
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Boyne CityBoyne City, on the shores of Lake Charlevoix, is a wonderful little town in which to bike, browse and eat out. Full article... |
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Discover Michigan Legacy Art ParkThe 30-acre Michigan Legacy Art Park, located at Crystal Mountain, offers visitors the chance to wander trails that blend art into nature resulting in a stunning stroll through sheer beauty. Full article... |
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Dragonfly or Damselfly?Michigan has 162 different species of odonata, the insect order that includes both dragonflies and damselflies. How do you tell who is who? How do they mate? Here are the answers. Full article... |
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Experience Colonial MichilimackinacStep back in time at Colonial Michilimackinac, the fort controlled by the British in the 1770s. Watch Redcoats fire muskets, dance at a wedding, enlist in the British army and watch archaeologists as the excavate the history of life at the Fort. Full article... |
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Explore Point Betsie Lighthouse in FrankfortA day trip to Frankfort and Point Betsie Lighthouse promises magnificent beaches, walkable history, great shopping and dining. Full article... |
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Explore Wilderness State ParkHikes through Wilderness State Park lead through meadows, creeks, forests and the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Stay the night in a rustic cabin or at one of 250 modern campsites. Full article... |
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Local Strawberries and U-PicksNorthern Michigan is home to several strawberry farms that sell at local groceries, host their own farm stands or let you pick right from their fields. Full article... |
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Ludington's Big Lake Fishing30-pound king salmon can be found in the waters of Lake Michigan and charter boat captains out of Ludington's port can help you snag one. Full article... |
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Lynne Rae Perkins' BookshelfLynne Rae Perkins, Newbery Award winner for her young adolescent novel for girls, Criss Cross, publishes Pictures From Our Vacation to great reviews. Here is Perkins' list of books. Full article... |
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Lynne Rae Perkins, Newbery Award WinnerLynne Rae Perkins has written and illustrated much-loved children's books from Leelanau County for decades, but it is her 2nd novel, Criss Cross, written for young teenage girls that won the Newbery. Full article... |
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Mackinac Island's World's Greatest FudgeMackinac Island is known for making the best fudge in the world due to the island's climate. 15 locations on the island sell fudge. Full article... |
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Make Mackinac a Romantic Retreat
A romantic getaway on Mackinac Island includes breakfast on a veranda, a tandem bike around the island and a panaramic view to accompany nightly entertainment at The Grand Hotel. Full article... |
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Our Endangered DragonflyExperts from around the country gather in one mucky patch of Michigan's Upper Peninsula to unravel the mystery of the Hines emerald dragonfly. Full article... |
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Pedal Manistee's Big M Trail50 miles of trails--26 miles of which is mountain-bike-dedicated single track--make the Big M trail in Manistee County a mountain biker's dream. Find rentals and read about degree of difficulty. Full article... |
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Play at Ludington State ParkHiking, beaches, kayaking, a lighthouse and great food in nearby Ludington make a day at the Ludington State Park fun for every kind of visitor. Full article... |
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Simple Fun in BeulahSimple fun, family fun, reminiscent of the 1950s can be found in this small village just 30 miles from Traverse City, including classic mini-golf, bowling and a thriving drive-in movie spot. Full article... |
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Sip a Shake at The Grand Hotel Tea RoomDive into the perfect summer day pick-me-up, a milkshake at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel Tea Room, housed at Fort Mackinac. Full article... |
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Strawberry LoreYou may know you love to eat fresh, Northern Michigan strawberries, but did you know these fun facts? Full article... |
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Strawberry SummerSpending every summer at the cottage on the farm meant eating strawberries fresh, everyday, all week long. Full article... |
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The Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat ShowEvery August, wooden boat owners from across the country travel to the tiny town of Hessel to display their gorgeously cared-for boats at the Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show. Full article... |
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Top 10 Reasons to Love the Mackinac StraitsTop 10 attractions and sightseeing spots in the Mackinac Straits regions. Full article... |
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Travel Through the TreesFive great ways to getaway and surround yourself with trees. Full article... |
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