March 2008

8 Courses Not to Miss

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

Artist Spotlight: Rachael Davis

Soulful Michigan singer-strummer to release new album. Full article...

Art Watch: Pentwater's Gallery 150

Art Watch: Pentwater's Gallery 150

This small-town gallery serves up big-city style. Full article...

A Second Life for Your Unwanted Furniture

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

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

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

Beat the Big Melt

When it comes to fishing shanties, don't mess with thin ice. Full article...

Beware: Elk Crossing

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

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

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'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!

Calling All Beginning Geocachers!

Never been geocaching? Check out this beginner's event in Harbor Springs. Full article...

Can These Seeds Be Saved?

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

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

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 in Traverse City

Dance the Tango in Traverse City

Learn to tango in Traverse City. Full article...

Danny Forster's Cool, Green House

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

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

Denver to T.C. and Back Again—Nonstop

Leading Westerners to water. Full article...

Discover Fort Mackinac

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

Eat Greek in Cheboygan

Find a Greek dinner oasis downtown. Full article...

Endangered Species Decision Could Affect Mine

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.

Free Camping? Here's How.

This may be your recipe for a perfect summer vacation. Full article...

Getaway to Margaritaville on the Mountain

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

Heywood's Newest Mystery Novel

Don't miss this Up North page-turner. Full article...

Home Spa

Home Spa

A list of ways to create a home spa. Full article...

Hot Property: Holy Wow

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

How To: Beautify Your Bookshelves

Follow these simple steps for stylish, eye-catching bookshelves. Full article...

How To: Bird Resuscitation

How To: Bird Resuscitation

How to treat a bird that has collided with a window. Full article...

How To: Naturally Paint Easter Eggs

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 Bluegills

In Search of Snow Birds

In Search of Snow Birds

Find Arctic birds now in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Full article...

Iron Mountain's Authentic Italian

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

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

Judge Reprieves Nation's Oldest Boy Scout Camp

The nearly 5,000-acre Camp Owasippe remains protected, for now. Full article...

King Pong

King Pong

Don Hayden opens a table tennis training center in Williamsburg. Full article...

Local Band on <i>A Prairie Home Companion</i>

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 in Northern Michigan

Mr. Smiley's Windmill Wars in Northern Michigan

Steve Smiley has a plan for Northern Michigan towns, including Traverse City, to become energy self-sufficient for electricity and heating—with wind power. Full article...

My Petoskey Winter

My Petoskey Winter

Cinematographer Jeff Morgan spends a winter day exploring downtown Petoskey. Full article...

Now Hear This: <i>Borderline Normal</i> in Traverse City

Now Hear This: Borderline Normal in Traverse City

James Filkins, a Traverse City finger-style acoustic guitarist, crafts an earthy, thoughtful album. Full article...

Our Lighthouses Get Some Love

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

Recipes for Relaxation

Three recipes for creating relaxing recipes, including massage oil, face masks and body scrub. Full article...

Refusing Spring

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

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: <i>Postmark Paradise</i>

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

Ride a Dogsled

Cruise with a team of Alaskan huskies through the wintry Boyne Highlands woods. Full article...

Skunk Shampoo

Skunk Shampoo

Recipe for Skunk Shampoo. Full article...

Spend Easter Weekend on the Slopes!

Spend Easter Weekend on the Slopes!

Spring skiing is going strong at resorts Up North. Full article...

Spring on Tap

Spring on Tap

Charlevoix's Currey Farms named Best Maple Syrup in State Full article...

T.C.'s State Theatre Exceeds Expectations

T.C.'s State Theatre Exceeds Expectations

State Theatre's first quarter report "nothing short of amazing." Full article...

The Awakening

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

The Best Cherry Recipes Announced

A homey cherry dump pudding and an elegant chutney take top prizes at Friske Orchards. Full article...

The Making of a Russell Chatham Lithograph

The Making of a Russell Chatham Lithograph

Renowned painter and writer, Russell Chatham, takes us on the journey to create a lithograph, from sketching in the Montana landscape to the intricacies of applying ink in the studio. Full article...

The Road From Hancock to Nashville

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

Up North Air: Charter a Flight

Description of charter air services in Northern Michigan. Full article...

Up On the Roof

Up On the Roof

Super Green Idea: A rooftop greenhouse to grow plants and help heat your home. Full article...

Water Bill Fracas

Water Bill Fracas

Senate's water withdrawal bill alarms environmentalists. Full article...

Ways to the Water

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

Winging it: Sandhill Crane

Look for skyward for these large and beautiful harbingers of spring. Full article...

Your Day In: Traverse City

Your Day In: Traverse City

Great tips for where to play, stay and eat in Traverse City. Full article...

A Chat With Winemaker John Wyman of Victoria Creek in Leelanau

A Chat With Winemaker John Wyman of Victoria Creek in Leelanau

John Wyman, owner and winemaker of Victoria Creek Vineyards in Leelanau County, talks about the joys and challenges of Pinot Noir, Merlot and more. Full article...Food & Wine Features News Traverse City )

Michael Moore's Gift: See Capitalism: A Love Story For Free

Michael Moore's Gift: See Capitalism: A Love Story For Free

Michael Moore is showing "Capitalism: A Love Story" at the State Theater in Traverse City for free, for a week, as a thank you for the huge support Northern Michigan has shown the movie. Full article...Film News Add to Traverse City Widget Traverse City Arts Arts )

Old Orchards Releases Very Cherre Tart Cherry Juice

Old Orchards Releases Very Cherre Tart Cherry Juice

Old Orchard, a Michigan manufacturer of juices with national distribution, has introduced Very Cherre Tart Cherry Juice, made with 100 percent Leelanau County Montmorency cherries. Full article...Features Food & Wine Features News Traverse City )

"Fab Fall" Hotel and Restaurant Deals In Traverse City

"Fab Fall" Hotel and Restaurant Deals In Traverse City

More than 30 hotels in Traverse City are offering "Fab Fall" packages with special pricing from now until December 19, 2009, plus deals on shopping, restaurants, wineries and entertainment. Full article...Escapes News Add to Traverse City Widget Traverse City )

Video: Watch As Traverse City's Korner Gem Turns Blue Stone Into Jewelry

Video: Watch As Traverse City's Korner Gem Turns Blue Stone Into Jewelry

Kevin Gauthier, owner of Korner Gem in Traverse City, demonstrates step by step how he creates jewelry out of gems, rocks and minerals by crafting a sailboat pendent with Blue stone inlays. Full article...How To Video Arts Features News Traverse City Traverse City )

Video: A Simply Stunning  Mackinaw and Petoskey Color Tour

Video: A Simply Stunning Mackinaw and Petoskey Color Tour

Color and drama fill the screen in this video of a Northern Michigan color tour starting at the Mackinac Point lighthouse and ending up in Petoskey State Park. Now go do it yourself! Full article...Attractions Video Outdoors Features News See and Do Petoskey Attractions )

Four Pinot Noir Picks from Old Mission and Leelanau Wineries

Four Pinot Noir Picks from Old Mission and Leelanau Wineries

Four Northern Michigan Pinot Noirs to try from Old Mission and Leelanau County wineries, including Shady Lanes, Black Star Farms, Victoria Creek and Two Lads. Full article...Wine Tours News Traverse City )

Video: Pumpkin Tips and Types at Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs

Video: Pumpkin Tips and Types at Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs

Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs offers tips on picking a pumpkin and shows the variety including jarrahdale (blue) pumpkins from India, the pretty Cinderella or even giant pumpkins weighing several hundred pounds. Full article...How To Attractions Video News Harbor Springs See and Do )

Designing a Kitchen For Styles of Different Cooks

Designing a Kitchen For Styles of Different Cooks

Kitchen designer Nancy Blanford designed a Walloon Lake kitchen that fits the individual style of every cook in the family. Full article...Home Profiles News Petoskey )

Traverse City’s Dennos Museum Celebrates 50 Years of Arctic Art

Traverse City’s Dennos Museum Celebrates 50 Years of Arctic Art

Traverse City’s Dennos Museum hosts a sale of Inuit prints from Cape Dorset, Canada in conjunction with the annual conference of the U.S. Inuit Art Society. Full article...Art News Add to Traverse City Widget Traverse City Arts Arts )

Garden Theater, of Frankfort, Michigan, Begins International Film Festival

Garden Theater, of Frankfort, Michigan, Begins International Film Festival

Newly restored theater in Frankfort, Michigan, near Traverse City, launches an International Film Festival, October 23 through 25, 2009. Full article...Events Film News Film Frankfort Arts Arts )

Quick Links to Plan Your Trip to the Porcupine Mountains

Quick Links to Plan Your Trip to the Porcupine Mountains

Quick resources to get you started in planning your trip to Porcupine Mountains Wildnerness State Park, one of Michigan's most spectacular state parks. Full article...Escapes Hike News Upper Peninsula Attractions )

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Frankfort Lighthouse in fall. Photo by Paul Cari.

One last look at fall. View from Pierce Stocking Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes. Photo by Darren King.

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What's Up North

Astronomy Days at Great Lakes Children's Museum in Traverse City

Nov 24, 2008 to Nov 25, 2008 01:00 PM until 04:00 PM

Astronomy Days at Great Lakes Children's Museum in Traverse City includes fun hands-on activities to help kids learn about our solar system and beyond. Museum Educator Anne Drake leads activities such as "Solar System in Your Pocket," during which children will create a model of our solar system and gain an understanding of relative distance. Other activities include creating clay planets to discover their relative sizes, making a glow-in-the-dark constellation to take home and a color perception activity.


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Recipes

Recipe

Sweet Apple Salsa

A decidedly not-spicy, fresh-fruit salsa that showcases the best of the North’s orchard bounty. Full recipe...

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