Affordable North: Boyne City Hike and Farmers Market Lavender Day

Affordable North: Boyne City Hike and Farmers Market Lavender Day

Take an early morning walk near Boyne City and then score on a lavender lemonade at the farmers market. Perfect way to start the day. Full article...

Lighthouse West Area Hike with the Leelanau Conservancy

Lighthouse West Area Hike with the Leelanau Conservancy

Explore scenic Lake Michigan shoreline with those who know the ins and outs of its flora and fauna. Full article...

Pair a Leelanau Hike with Breakfast

Pair a Leelanau Hike with Breakfast

Four spectacular hikes paired with outstanding breakfasts make these Leelanau County outings to Whaleback, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Leelanau Trail must-do’s on any list. Full article...

Relax, Reflect, Explore Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

Relax, Reflect, Explore Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

Spend a day at Harbor Springs’ Thorne Swift Nature Preserve, where boardwalks abound to hike through lush wetlands, birds of all kinds drift about and an open-air pagoda beckons for a quiet respite. Full article...

Bluebird Walk at the Grass River Natural Area

Bluebird Walk at the Grass River Natural Area

Spend a Sunday morning spotting bluebirds with a trained naturalist Full article...

Secret Sleeping Bear: Hike Alligator Hill

Secret Sleeping Bear: Hike Alligator Hill

Give your legs, lungs and heart a workout they’ll love on this steep but beautiful walkabout. Full article...

Leelanau Conservancy Dune and Swale Hike

Leelanau Conservancy Dune and Swale Hike

Take a guided hike near Glen Arbor this Saturday. Full article...

Geocaching: Rediscover the Joy of Exploration

Geocaching: Rediscover the Joy of Exploration

With a GPS unit and some coordinates, you are set to wander the forest (and elsewhere) in search of treasure. Full article...

Dave Mahan and the Skegemog Swamp

Dave Mahan and the Skegemog Swamp

A naturalist’s thoughts and memories about a grand and mysterious swamp not far from Traverse City. Full article...

Winter Trek Across the North Country Trail

Winter Trek Across the North Country Trail

Jerry Gauld speaks about his 400 mile winter trek along the North Country Trail. Full article...

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