2009 Chicago to Mackinac Race: The First Boat Is In!

2009 Chicago to Mackinac Race: The First Boat Is In!

DogDayz is the first to cross the finish line in the Chicago to Mackinac sailboat race, pulling into Mackinac Island early Monday morning, July 20. Full article...

Cruise the Inland Waterway in a Houseboat

Cruise the Inland Waterway in a Houseboat

There may be no more relaxing a way to cruise the Northern Michigan's Inland Waterway than on a houseboat rented from Windjammer Cove and Marina in Oden. Full article...

Kayak the Upper Chain of Lakes

Kayak the Upper Chain of Lakes

Paddle through all six lakes on one trip or break this fabulous landscape into daytrips, either way, you are in for a unique kayaking experience. Full article...

Lake Michigan Ports of Call

Lake Michigan Ports of Call

Cruising Lake Michigan’s Northeast Coast from the Traverse area to Petoskey, with stops in Suttons Bay, Northport and Charlevoix. Full article...

Pontoon the Inland Waterway

Pontoon the Inland Waterway

Motor the clear blue current from Crooked Lake to Burt Lake, with plenty of lazy stops for beaches and shoreside burgs. Full article...

Cold Water Paddling Tips

Cold Water Paddling Tips

The Great Lakes are still cold in Northern Michigan. Take these precautions if you are heading out in a kayak. Full article...

Our Favorites: 3-Hour Paddle Trips

Our Favorites: 3-Hour Paddle Trips

Make your life better with a few hours on the water. We asked some Northern Michigan locals where they love to go. Full article...

Float Away on the Manistee

Float Away on the Manistee

The North’s Mighty Manistee offers a trip at a tempo any kayaker can handle. Full article...

Float Away on the Upper Manistee: the Itinerary

Float Away on the Upper Manistee: the Itinerary

The where’s, when’s and how long’s for a four-day kayak trip down the Upper Manistee. Full article...

Float Away on the Manistee: The Packing List

Float Away on the Manistee: The Packing List

Travel Editor Lynda Twardowski (world’s biggest cheapskate) shares all the essential goodies she used on her 4-day kayaking trek down the Manistee River. Full article...

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