Take Your Turn in the Old Mission Lighthouse

Take Your Turn in the Old Mission Lighthouse

New lighthouse keeper program allows you to stay in a Great Lakes icon. Full article...Beaches Traverse City News Traverse City )

Lazy Day In Frankfort

Lazy Day In Frankfort

A Frankfort day includes shopping, biking, beaches and a sunset at Point Betsie Lighthouse. Full article...Beaches Benzie & West Shore Vacation Features )

Good Harbor Beach Day

Good Harbor Beach Day

A beach day at the Good Harbor beach, a part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The day ends with dinner at Trattoria Funistrada. Full article...Beaches Leelanau Vacation Features )

Beach Day in Charlevoix

Beach Day in Charlevoix

A day at the beach in Charlevoix that includes gourmet food, shopping and restaurants. Full article...Beaches Charlevoix & Chain O' Lakes Charlevoix )

Hit The Beach in Grand Traverse

Hit The Beach in Grand Traverse

Where to find great food for an afternoon at one of three different beaches in the Grand Traverse region. Included are Long Lake beach, West End beach and Bryant Park. Full article...Beaches Grand Traverse Traverse City )

Beach Reads

Beach Reads

Great beach reads recommended by The Bookstore in Frankfort and the Traverse staff. Full article...Beaches Books Vacation Features )

Serene Breaks: Pick Your Pleasure

Serene Breaks: Pick Your Pleasure

A guide to beaches and road trips that allow you to lounge in the sun, take a lighthouse tour, shop or have a late-night campfire. This guide fits the beach to you, in the Upper Peninsula or along the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Full article...Beaches Vacation Features )

Bask on First Street Beach

Bask on First Street Beach

Wander 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...Beaches Benzie & West Shore Vacation Features )

Beach It in Elk Rapids

Beach It in Elk Rapids

Where to go to the beach and swim in Elk Rapids, as well as spots to eat and shop at before and after the beach. Full article...Beaches Charlevoix & Chain O' Lakes Vacation Features )

3 Beach Towns: Sun, Shop, Eat

3 Beach Towns: Sun, Shop, Eat

Three beach towns - Manistee, Manistique and Elk Rapids - offer shopping, dining, lodging as well as lazy days on gorgeous beaches. Full article...Beaches Vacation Features Food & Wine Features )

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