March 2008

	8 Courses Not to Miss A list of eight golf courses, including description of the terrain, the challenges and the amenities available at each. Boyne Highlands, Treetops, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Arcadia Bluffs and Shanty Creek are included. Full article...
	Artist Spotlight: Rachael Davis Soulful Michigan singer-strummer to release new album. Full article...
	Art Watch: Pentwater's Gallery 150 This small-town gallery serves up big-city style. Full article...
	A Second Life for Your Unwanted Furniture Here's a chance to donate that piece of furniture you really want to get rid of at the Women's Resource Center furniture drive in Traverse City this weekend. Full article...
	Battle Plan to Halt Fish Killer’s Advance National parks and Grand Portage tribe band together to prevent the spread of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) to Lake Superior fish. Full article...
	Bears Ready to Roam To black bears, it's just a long winter's nap. To us, their months-long sleep is a physiological miracle. Full article...
	Beat the Big Melt When it comes to fishing shanties, don't mess with thin ice. Full article...
	Beware: Elk Crossing A 500-pound elk and a car at 70 mph? It isn't pretty. Full article...
	Boutique Find: Harbor Springs Pearl Salon A Q&A with Elizabeth Blair, owner of Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls boutique in Harbor Springs. Full article...
	Brave the Elements With Style Look cool, be cozy with down-filled skirts. Full article...
	Brownwood's Kream Mustard Wins Big at Napa Valley Brownwood Farms Kream Mustard wins silver medal at Napa Valley World-Wide Mustard Competition Full article...
	Calling All Beginning Geocachers! Never been geocaching? Check out this beginner's event in Harbor Springs. Full article...
	Can These Seeds Be Saved? Description of how to test last year's seeds to see if they are worth planting in the spring. Full article...
	Checking in: Brenda Archambo, Sturgeon General The chief of Black River's sturgeon patrol shares why she's excited about the river-run of the giant fish this year. Full article...
	Concierge Out and About Favorites Four Up North concierges serve up sure-bet suggestions for fun of all kind, plus lodging, in Petoskey, Traverse City, Cadillac and Frankfort. Full article...
	Dance the Tango Learn to tango in Traverse City. Full article...
	Danny Forster's Cool, Green House Danny Forster, the host of Discovery Channel’s 2007 show, Build It Bigger, walks us through his first solo architectural project—an exciting, innovative, green home in Omena, on the shores of Lake Michigan. Full article...
	Deer Vulnerable at Winter's End Biologists warn dog owners: keep pets close to protect deer herds. Full article...
	Denver to T.C. and Back Again—Nonstop Leading Westerners to water. Full article...
	Discover Fort Mackinac A day on Mackinac Island includes a visit to Fort Mackinac, founded in 1780 and offering interactive history. Full article...
	Eat Greek in Cheboygan Find a Greek dinner oasis downtown. Full article...
	Endangered Species Decision Could Affect Mine Concern for the coaster brook trout could require more stringent standards at a proposed U.P. mine. Full article...
	Free Camping? Here's How. This may be your recipe for a perfect summer vacation. Full article...
	Getaway to Margaritaville on the Mountain Hit the peaks of Thompsonville this week for a Parrothead paradise with plenty o’ margs, snow and sun. Full article...
Get Cookin’, Crawford County Fella Grayling announces the 8th annual Men Who Cook event. Full article...
	Heywood's Newest Mystery Novel Don't miss this Up North page-turner. Full article...
	Home Spa A list of ways to create a home spa. Full article...
	Hot Property: Holy Wow Real estate listing for a fabulously renovated former church built in 1925 in Marquette. Full article...
	How To: Beautify Your Bookshelves Follow these simple steps for stylish, eye-catching bookshelves. Full article...
	How To: Bird Resuscitation How to treat a bird that has collided with a window. Full article...
	How To: Naturally Paint Easter Eggs Use goods from your kitchen to create pretty, naturally dyed Easter eggs. Full article...
	In Search of Bluegills
	In Search of Snow Birds Find Arctic birds now in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Full article...
	Iron Mountain's Authentic Italian Head up to an Italian enclave in the U.P. where it still tastes like the Old Country. Full article...
	It's a Platinum Home to be featured in Northern Home & Cottage wins a prestigious green award. Full article...
	Judge Reprieves Nation's Oldest Boy Scout Camp The nearly 5,000-acre Camp Owasippe remains protected, for now. Full article...
	King Pong Don Hayden opens a table tennis training center in Williamsburg. Full article...
	Local Band on A Prairie Home Companion Pinky Lee, an acoustic band from Petoskey, was a finalist on A Prairie Home Companion's "People in Their Twenties Talent Show." Full article...
	Mr. Smiley's Windmill Wars Steve Smiley has a plan for Northwest Michigan towns to become energy self- sufficient for electricity and heating—no more coal, no more oil, no more nuke. Is he crazy or what? Full article...
	My Petoskey Winter Cinematographer Jeff Morgan spends a winter day exploring downtown Petoskey. Full article...
	New Lodge at P.H. Hoeft State Park Book a vacay at this Lake Huron lodge. Full article...
	Now Hear This: Borderline Normal James Filkins, a Traverse City finger-style acoustic guitarist, crafts an earthy, thoughtful album. Full article...
	Our Lighthouses Get Some Love Eight lighthouses throughout Michigan will share over $215,800 brought in by the Save Our Lights license plate program. Full article...
	Recipes for Relaxation Three recipes for creating relaxing recipes, including massage oil, face masks and body scrub. Full article...
	Refusing Spring All too often, they wait too long, and their shanties sink to become boats that must be paddled home. Full article...
	Renovating? Now It’s Easy to Be Green The U.S. Green Building Council wants to help make your next remodel green. Full article...
	Rent This: Postmark Paradise A review of Postmark Paradise, a sweet film about a Russian mail-order bride who comes to the Upper Peninsula. Full article...
	Ride a Dogsled Cruise with a team of Alaskan huskies through the wintry Boyne Highlands woods. Full article...
	Skunk Shampoo Recipe for Skunk Shampoo. Full article...
	Spend Easter Weekend on the Slopes! Spring skiing is going strong at resorts Up North. Full article...
	Spotlight On: The House on the Hill B&B Several weekends a year, this B&B hosts weekends made for wine lovers. Don't miss the next one in April. Full article...
	Spring on Tap Charlevoix's Currey Farms named Best Maple Syrup in State Full article...
	T.C.'s State Theatre Exceeds Expectations State Theatre's first quarter report "nothing short of amazing." Full article...
	The Awakening Powwow regalia is more than just captivating. Each bit of thread, feather and fur reminds both dancer and audience that Native Americans are again free to express their religion, their traditions, their selves. Full article...
	The Best Cherry Recipes Announced A homey cherry dump pudding and an elegant chutney take top prizes at Friske Orchards. Full article...
	The Road From Hancock to Nashville Paul Smith, a singer-songwriter living in Hancock,Michigan, recently scored the gig of a lifetime: recording with legendary Nashville producer Cowboy Jack Clement. Full article...
	Up North Air: Charter a Flight Description of charter air services in Northern Michigan. Full article...
	Up On the Roof Super Green Idea: A rooftop greenhouse to grow plants and help heat your home. Full article...
	Water Bill Fracas Senate's water withdrawal bill alarms environmentalists. Full article...
	Ways to the Water A list of great ways to get on the water, from sailing on a tall ship to canoeing, fly-fishing to water park thrills. The list covers Manistee, Traverse City, Gaylord, Harbor Springs and Boyne Falls. Full article...
	Winging it: Sandhill Crane Look for skyward for these large and beautiful harbingers of spring. Full article...
	Your Day In: Traverse City Great tips for where to play, stay and eat in Traverse City. Full article...

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	A Guinness World Record Broken at Boyne Boyne Mountain hosted the fastest round of golf in the world. Full article... ( Vacation Features )
	Dancing with the Stars, Traverse-Style Dance competition features local stars, benefits charity. Full article... ( Dance )
	Relight the South Manitou Light After 50 years the beautiful beacon will shine again. Full article... ( Outdoors )
	Passport to Fun in Benzie County Stay two consecutive nights at a participating lodge and get over $100 worth of free fun. Full article... ( Vacation )
	Road Food Discovery Primo Pizza at New York Cakes in Atwood Full article... ( Features )
	Tapawingo If you haven't yet made your pilgrimage to Ellsworth's epicurean restaurant oasis, this is the summer. Full article... ( Food & Wine Features Features )
	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 )
	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... ( Outdoors Features )
	Beach Us Maximus Five Fabulous Swaths of Lake Michigan Sand Full article... ( Beaches )
	Beyond S'mores 6 easy, tasty campfire recipes for those longing for an alternative to the S'more. Full article... ( Outdoors Features )
	How To: Relieve a Sunburn Take the sting out of a sunburn with this easy tonic. Full article... ( How To )
	Northern Girl, Olympic Bound Fund-raising opportunities to help equestrian Courtney King compete in the 2008 Olympics. Full article... ( Little Traverse )
	Horse Shows By the Bay Spy Coast Farm Sponsors First Grand Prix at 2008 Horse Shows by the Bay Full article... ( Outdoors )
	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... ( Art Art )
	Secret Sleeping Bear A lifelong devotee of our National Lakeshore reveals her favorite special places. Full article... ( Outdoors Features News )
	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... ( Video Ask the Real Estate Guy Real Estate )
	Poetry at the Grand Read and discuss literary greats through this free summer seminar at Grand Hotel. Full article... ( Books )
	The Homestead Resort: Summer Sweepstakes The Homestead Resort's Vacation Sweepstakes Full article... ( Escapes )
	Ride the Crystal Coaster Crystal Mountain's alpine slide ride, the Crystal Coaster. Full article... ( Attractions )
	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... ( Food & Wine Features Features )
	Simple Pleasures: Postcards for Your Guests A nostalgic touch in a digital world. Full article... ( Simple Pleasures )
	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... ( Grand Traverse )
	Ride the Tart Take a smooth spin through TC on this 11-mile paved pathway. Full article... ( Bike Grand Traverse Bike )
	Great Flicks During Cherry Festival Escape the heat, grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy fab movies at T.C.'s State Theatre. Full article... ( Film )
	Lightning Illuminations Stuff you (probably) don't know about sky bolts. Full article... ( Outdoors Features News Features )
	Q&A: Ironton Ferry Captain A chat with the man who makes possible one of the world's shortest ferry rides. Full article... ( Charlevoix )
	Golf Gaylord's Golf Mecca Where to play, stay and eat in Gaylord's Golf Mecca Full article... ( Escapes )
	Sail Away on a Family Daytrip Family day sails aboard the Inland Seas Full article... ( Attractions )
	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... ( Where to Stay )
	Farmers Market Find: Carrot Spice Bread Seek out Turtles Kitchen's homemade loaves at Up North markets. Full article... ( Food & Wine Features )
	Dining Out: Summertime Distilled at La Bécasse Dining Out: Summertime Distilled at La Bécasse in Burdickville Full article... ( Food & Wine Features Features )
	Mystery of the Wrinkled Fingers Why swimming makes your digits weird. Full article... ( Beaches News )
	That Busy Beaver: Hard Worker, Small Brain One amazing--and large--rodent. Full article... ( Outdoors Features News Features )
	Hot Nights: Secret Concert Series Settle in for some great music at these hidden summer concert series. Full article... ( Music )
	Hot Jazz on Interlochen Public Radio Interlochen Public Radio launches new jazz program with host Jeff Haas, a renowned local jazz artist. Full article... ( Music Music )
	How You (And a Lightbulb) Can Help Pictured Rocks Pictured Rocks Launches Nationwide Campaign to combat Global Warming. Full article... ( Vacation Features )
	Chill Out in Pentwater Dawdle along Pentwater's dreamy beach-town blocks and commune with the wild in a homegrown nature center. Full article... ( Benzie & West Shore )
	Gas Break at Timber Ridge Resort Gas Break at Timber Ridge Resort Full article... ( Where to Stay )
	Nuevo Tango Up North Barefoot Tango quartet brings the sounds of Argentina to Northern Michigan. Full article... ( Music Music )
	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... ( Features Food & Wine Features )
	Explore Thorne Swift Nature Preserve Look for wood thrush and whitetail deer as you hike Full article... ( Little Traverse )
	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... ( Video Traverse City Film Festival )
	See Wine Country By Bike Easy guided tours of Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula Full article... ( Attractions )
	Summer Discovery: Kestelwoods Strudels The canteen at this retro family campground on the Pine River bakes world-class pastries every morning. Full article... ( Food & Wine Features Food & Wine )
	Homestead Voted Best of Best Oakland Press readers vote Homestead Resort as among the top. Full article... ( Where to Stay News Where to Stay )
	Seth Bernard Releases This Here Big Rapids songsmith releases new album. Full article... ( Music )
	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... ( Northern Home & Cottage )

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Port Oneida Rural and Cultural Arts Fair

Aug 8, 2008 to Aug 9, 2008 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM

Port Oneida Rural and Cultural Arts Fair takes place at the Port Oneida Rural Historic District of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Celebrate life as it was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Events and demonstrations include Native American Art Market, live music, children’s activities, hikes, speakers, crafts, skills and activities that made rural life productive and enjoyable.

Leelanau Wine and Food Festival

Aug 9, 2008 12:00 PM until 06:00 PM

The Annual Leelanau Wine & Food Festival features over fifteen local wineries, nine local food vendors and music by The Fabulous Horn Dogs on the shores of Lake Michigan. Admission includes a complimentary wine glass and two wine tastings.

Jim Miller-Melberg Exhibit at Crooked Tree Arts Center

Aug 9, 2008 to Nov 15, 2008

Jim Miller-Melberg: An Autobiography in Drawings & Sculpture 1946-2008. Aug. 9 Opening reception, 4-6pm.

The Association Plays Leelanau Sands

Aug 9, 2008 07:00 PM

"The Association" dates back to the 1960’s. Remember Cherish? How about Along Comes Mary? Take a musical walk back in time at their concert at Leelanau Sands.

Mr. Art Critic Island Film Premiere

Aug 11, 2008 to Aug 12, 2008

M.J. Clayton (Bronson Pinchot) is a high profile Art Critic in Chicago. He is known throughout the country for his angry reviews. After a mean-spirited batch of reviews, he takes a vacation to his small cottage on Mackinac Island.

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