June 2008

10 Insider Picks for the Sleeping Bear Dunes

10 top picks for trails, beaches, views, history and more in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Full article...

10 Tips to Fireworks Safety

Ten tips for how parents can ensure their children's safety when celebrating with fireworks. Full article...

A Guinness World Record Broken at Boyne

Boyne Mountain hosted the fastest round of golf in the world. Full article...

A Moving Wetland Tale

Proof that developers and environmentalists can work together. Full article...

Ask the Real Estate Guy -Bellaire and Up North Lakefront Values

Bellaire and Lakefront Values Full article...

Ask the Real Estate Guy - Elk Rapids & Estates

In this episode of Ask the Real Estate Guy, Jack Lane explores Elk Rapids and offers advice on how to handle estates. Full article...

Beach Us Maximus

Five Fabulous Swaths of Lake Michigan Sand Full article...

Best Docs 2008

A celebration of the people who keep us well in the North Country Full article...

Best Places to Boat to Dinner

Tie up at the dock at any of these boater havens and toast the Michigan summer after a long, languid day on the water. Full article...

Beyond S'mores

6 easy, tasty campfire recipes for those longing for an alternative to the S'more. Full article...

Books for the Beach

A Cadillac bookseller shares her picks for great beach reading. Full article...

Catch Stage Turners in Leland

Celebrate with The Dairy Lodge's Shirley

The now-iconic ice cream beauty at T.C.'s The Dairy Lodge turns the big 5-0 this weekend. Full article...

Chill Out in Pentwater

Dawdle along Pentwater's dreamy beach-town blocks and commune with the wild in a homegrown nature center. Full article...

Concord Academy Dance Recital

Award-winning charter school in Petoskey holds an end-of-year benefit recital. Full article...

Cottage Again

For 100 years this Walloon Lake summer place has been a haven for young men coming of age in the Northwoods. Full article...

Dancing with the Stars, Traverse-Style

Dance competition features local stars, benefits charity. Full article...

Dennos' Million-Dollar Photograph

Rare Edward Weston print found in Dennos Museum Center's permanent collection. Full article...

Dining Out: Summertime Distilled at La Bécasse

Dining Out: Summertime Distilled at La Bécasse in Burdickville Full article...

Downtown T.C.’s Got a Brand New Bag

A reusable bag program has been introduced in Downtown Traverse City. Full article...

Early Summer Travel Deals

Need a Reason to Come Up North? Full article...

Earthwork Rock Band Performs at G.T. Commons

Earthwork Music's "psychedelic roots rock" band, Airborne or Aquatic, will perform under the water tour at the Grand Traverse Commons. Full article...

Easy, Memorable Traditions for Every Summer

27 ways to soak up summer's sublime moments. Full article...

Michigan: Our Land, Our Water, Our Heritage

Beautiful book features photographs and essays from some of Michigan's most notable photographers and writers. Full article...

Explore Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

Look for wood thrush and whitetail deer as you hike the shady forest of this beautiful preserve north of Harbor Springs, bordering Little Traverse Bay. Full article...

Farmers Market Find: Carrot Spice Bread

Seek out Turtles Kitchen's homemade loaves at Up North markets. Full article...

Food Loving Summer

Every hungry Northerner needs to know where to find warm wild blueberry pie, a small-town sausage shop for brats, a proper whitefish supper and peaches that make you weak in the knees. Your Northern summer it-list of the fresh and fleeting discoveries that make life up here so delicious. Full article...

Gas Break at Timber Ridge Resort

Gas Break at Timber Ridge Resort Full article...

Golf Gaylord's Golf Mecca

Where to play, stay and eat in Gaylord's Golf Mecca Full article...

Great Flicks During Traverse City's Cherry Festival

Escape the heat, grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy fab movies at T.C.'s State Theatre. Full article...

H2O and Your Bod

Keep happy and hydrated outdoors. Full article...

Hang in Harbor Springs

Stroll downtown Harbor Springs, then work your way to the bay for kayaking, boat watching and fine dining in a historic eatery. Full article...

Hit the TRAILathlon

A family-friendly weekend of outdoor events and exploring at Shanty Creek Resort June 20 through 22 Full article...

Homestead Voted Best of Best

Oakland Press readers vote Homestead Resort as among the top. Full article...

Horse Shows By the Bay

Spy Coast Farm Sponsors First Grand Prix at 2008 Horse Shows by the Bay in Williamsburg, just outside Traverse City. Full article...

Hot Jazz on Interlochen Public Radio

Interlochen Public Radio launches new jazz program with host Jeff Haas, a renowned local jazz artist. Full article...

Hot Nights: Secret Concert Series

Settle in for some great music at these hidden summer concert series. Full article...

How To: Build a Campfire

Remember this parable for a foolproof fire-building method next time it’s your turn to set the spark. Full article...

How To: Relieve a Sunburn

Take the sting out of a sunburn with this easy tonic. Full article...

How You (And a Lightbulb) Can Help Pictured Rocks

Pictured Rocks Launches Nationwide Campaign to combat Global Warming. Full article...

Improve Your Nature Photos

Suggestions and gear for shooting outstanding nature photographs. Full article...

Phantom On Stage in T.C.

Catch this little-known musical, based on book that inspired Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic. Full article...

Joy of Cooking in Petoskey

Joy of Cooking authors coming Up North Full article...

Keeping It Country

Can crops co-exist with homes? Full article...

Kudos from the Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Tribune names Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, one of its top 50 magazines. Full article...

Lightning Illuminations

Stuff you (probably) don't know about sky bolts. Full article...

Long Weekend in Pictured Rocks

Long Weekend in Pictured Rocks Full article...

Mystery of the Wrinkled Fingers

Why swimming makes your digits weird. Full article...

No Guts No Glory

Yoopers invented Guts Frisbee way back in 1958. Today folks are whipping the saucers at one another all over the world, but the game's U.P. DNA still guides the action. Full article...

Northern Girl, Olympic Bound

Fund-raising opportunities to help equestrian Courtney King compete in the 2008 Olympics. Full article...

Northern Michigan Medical Resource Guide

Your directory to health care providers Up North. Full article...

Northern Style

Summer's buzzing with black and yellow style Full article...

Nuevo Tango Up North

Barefoot Tango quartet brings the sounds of Argentina to Northern Michigan. Full article...

Ode to Joy

Irma Rombauer's 20-million selling cookbook, Joy of Cooking, has deep roots in Northern Michigan. Full article...

Opening Day Recap, Traverse City Film Festival

Intern and film-obsessed man Pete Nichols shares moments from the Film Fest kickoff. Full article...

Painter Trisha Witty's New Seas

Painter Trisha Witty's new collection at Witty Galerie in Harbor Springs explores the beauty of the Middle East. Full article...

Passport to Fun in Benzie County

Stay two consecutive nights at a participating lodge and get over $100 worth of free fun. Full article...

Pint-Sized & Perfect

A retired New York executive fits his Crystal Lake life into a very small cottage and lives happily ever after. Full article...

Poetry at the Grand

Read and discuss literary greats through this free summer seminar at Grand Hotel. Full article...

Pulled Together: Cook Out

Food just tastes better outside. Full article...

Q&A: Ironton Ferry Captain

A chat with the man who makes possible one of the world's shortest ferry rides. Full article...

Q&A: Nancy Kotting, Barn Guardian

Nancy Kotting is out to preserve Leelanau County's historic barns, turning them into homes, wineries and events spaces. Full article...

Relight the South Manitou Light

After 50 years the beautiful beacon will shine again. Full article...

Resources: Pint-Sized & Perfect

Ride the Crystal Coaster

Crystal Mountain's alpine slide ride, the Crystal Coaster. Full article...

Ride Traverse City's Tart Trail

Take a smooth spin through Traverse City on this 11-mile paved pathway. Full article...

Road Food Discovery

Primo Pizza at New York Cakes in Atwood Full article...

Sail Away on a Family Daytrip

Family day sails aboard the Inland Seas Full article...

Save Big on a Traverse City Vacay

Stay in Traverse City midweek between June 29 and August 28, and you can nab a room for as low as $115 nightly (plus tax, based on availability). Full article...

See the Highlands by Horseback

Boyne adds trail rides to its summer offerings. Full article...

See the Marquetry of Kalkaska's Ed Lantzer

See the marquetry of Kalkaska's Ed Lantzer through July 15th. Full article...

See the New Hybrid Boat

CraigCat's earth-friendly hybrid boat makes its debut at the Bay Harbor's In-Water Boat Show this weekend. Full article...

See Wine Country By Bike

Easy guided tours of Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula Full article...

Seth Bernard Releases This Here

Big Rapids songsmith releases new album. Full article...

Simple Pleasures: Postcards for Your Guests

A nostalgic touch in a digital world. Full article...

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Lie on a sublime beach, then hike to an unforgettable dune overlook—just part of your day at the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Full article...

Spend a Day in Petoskey

Hit the beach and then head downtown for galleries, boutiques and a hip scene in Petoskey's historic Gaslight District. Full article...

Square Dance at Mackinac Island's St. Anne's

Tuesday night square dancing at St. Anne's. Full article...

Summer Discovery: Kestelwoods Strudels

The canteen at this retro family campground on the Pine River bakes world-class pastries every morning. Full article...

Summer Vacation: Kayak Les Cheneaux

Les Cheneaux travel Full article...

Tapawingo

If you haven't yet made your pilgrimage to Ellsworth's epicurean restaurant oasis, this is the summer. Full article...

TC Beach Day

Escape the hot streets of Traverse City at these great beaches, where the surf and seagulls croon a lazy daytime lullaby. Full article...

That Busy Beaver: Hard Worker, Small Brain

One amazing--and large--rodent. Full article...

The Homestead Resort: Summer Sweepstakes

The Homestead Resort's Vacation Sweepstakes Full article...

The Inside Scoop on TCFF's Panel Discussions

Panel Discussions a Perennial Fave at the TCFF Full article...

The Ultimate Summer Wine List

A go-to list of refreshing Northern Michigan wines ready for dinner in the garden, chill time on the boat or a toast at sunset. Full article...

Thoughts on a Bio-blitz and More

This August, the University of Michigan Biological Station is hosting events celebrating 100 years of research at the camp near Pellston. To share in the festivities, Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine is publishing a feature article about the camp in the August issue and is inviting people to share memories and thoughts about the camp on our website (see bottom of page). To get things started, we are publishing essays by staff and students who helped inventory the hundreds of species living at the University of Michigan Biological Station during a three-day event called a bio-blitz. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Alden

Find bliss in this tiny town along the shore of Torch Lake. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Bellaire

Spirited village along the Chain of Lakes. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Charlevoix

A beautiful port of call for boaters and non-boaters alike. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Empire

Headquarters of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and a friendly, Big Lake vibe. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Harbor Springs

A picturesque town of engaging boutiques and fine food on the Lake Michigan shore. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is a one-of-a-kind get-away, filled with horse-drawn carriages, homemade fudge and spectacular vistas of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and the Mackinac Bridge. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Marquette

Visit this beautiful and spirited city on the Lake Superior shore. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Pentwater

Find serenity, shops and good times in this classic Lake Michigan beach town. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Petoskey

Check out the town on the shore of Little Traverse Bay where Hemingway wrote as a young man. Full article...

Thumbnail portrait: Suttons Bay

Tucked into a bay within a bay, this marina town delivers plenty of shore-side soul, intriguing shops and worthy dining fare. Full article...

Tickets still available for T.C. Film Fest

Tickets still available for T.C. Film Fest Full article...

Tom Doak, Traverse City's Course Whisperer

Profile of Tom Doak, Traverse City's nationally-renowned golf course architect, and what's behind his independent style found in Northern Michigan and throughout the world. Full article...

Traverse City Film Festival: Madonna Ticket Buyers

Interviews of people buying tickets to Madonna's documentary, I Am Because We Are on Saturday, June 7 at the Traverse City State Theatre Full article...

Up North's Urban Winery

Taste Northern Michigan whites at Left Foot Charley. Full article...

Vintage Summertime Resorts

Three vintage summertime resorts including the North Branch Outing Club on the Au Sable River, The Inn at Watervale in Arcadia and the Terrace Inn in Bay View. Full article...

Wander Suttons Bay

What to see and do in Suttons Bay Full article...

Wanted: Runners Who Love To Wine

Running coach Ray Antel's annual cross-country camp, June 29 through 29. Full article...

What is sand made of?

A closer look at the stuff that makes our beaches beautiful. Full article...

Your Day in Cadillac

Where to play, including cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowmobiling, eat and stay the night in Cadillac. Full article...