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A Day on Mackinac Island |
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Adopt-a-Beach 2008: Help WantedHead to your favorite Great Lakes beach on September 20 and make it even better. Full article... |
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Antiquing in TraverseHunt for vintage treasures downtown, then head to Old Mission Peninsula, where the day wraps up with a hardy tavern dinner. Full article... |
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A Pirate's QuestA new book by the publisher of Stranger in the Woods. Full article... |
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Ask the Real Estate Guy - Traverse City Part 1 & Appraisals |
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A T.C. Iraq Vet's Ongoing ChallengeTraverse City Michigan Iraq Veteran Michelle Rudzitis tells her story of injury, tragedy and challenge. Full article... |
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Bag Ban: Speak Out!NMEAC proposes bag ban in Traverse City Full article... |
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Betsie Bay Funiture in FrankfortA video tour of this 10,000 foot furniture store in Frankfort, featuring the best in the casual Northern Michigan look. Full article... |
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Bill McKibben Comes to Traverse CityThe nationally renown expert on climate change shows Northern Michigan how to help fight global warming. Full article... |
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Boot Camp at Keweenaw's Mt. BohemiaShape up at this pre-ski season boot camp in the Upper Peninsula's Keweenaw. Trail runs, kayak, yoga and more mean shaping up for ski season has never been so fun! Full article... |
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Bragging Rights: Isle Royale's SilenceIsle Royale, in Lake Superior, named one of five quietest national parks. Full article... |
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Chanterelles in Michigan's North WoodsEarly to mid-September is prime hunting season for this wild, delectable mushroom in Northern Michigan's woods. Full article... |
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Charlevoix - Sights, Sounds & the Venetian Festival |
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Checking in with: Colleen Masterson @ Traverse City's New Nature CenterMeet Colleen Masterson, new education director at the Grand Traverse Conservation District's cool new center. Full article... |
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Chimney Corners Resort on Crystal LakeA video tour of this classic, yet refined, resort on the shores of Crystal Lake, just outside Frankfort. Full article... |
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Coastal Camping on Lake Michigan and BeyondAhh, September. Crowds leave; warmth stays. Time to score on those sweet, finally-available campsites right by a big-lake shore. Here are five we'd recommend to our friends. Full article... |
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Color Loop: Gaylord's Pigeon River CountryThe byways surrounding Gaylord wind through Michigan's iconic elk country, which serves up a powerful blast of color come autumn. Full article... |
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Cruise Old MissionRoll down the windows and slip on the sunglasses as you soak up the views on a carefree drive along the coast. Full article... |
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Crystal Lake Art Center in FrankfortTake a video tour of this lively hub of creativity, including the ideas to bring back a Coast Guard Station, at this popular Frankfort center. Full article... |
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Discoveries: Good Hart & Soul Tea RoomColor tour to tea on Michigan's famed Tunnel of Trees, M-199. Full article... |
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Discover Pt. Betsie LighthouseA video tour of the Pt. Betsie lighthouse, located on Lake Michigan just north of Frankfort and south of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Full article... |
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Do It Now: Les Cheneaux Kayak WeekendThis 36-island archipelago near Hessel and Cedarville has what you need for an unforgettable watery weekend away. Full article... |
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Earth FoodRustic, elevated recipes for the ultimate comfort food made with root vegetables from Northern Michigan. Full article... |
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Epicurean Classic Coming to Traverse CityCome Out for T.C.'s Epicurean Classic, September 11–13! Full article... |
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Explore FrankfortA video tour of this picturesque town on the shores of Lake Michigan, filled with shops, restaurants and history. Full article... |
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Fall Travel Steals: Cadillac's McGuire's ResortFall travel deals at Cadillac's McGuire's Resort Full article... |
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Fast Foodies, Sleek KitchenOn their way to renovating their kitchen, April Stuck and Dave Mertz fell in love with modern design. Read about this star of the 2008 Ultimate Up North Kitchen Tour. Full article... |
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Frankfort's Betsie Bay InnA video tour of this inn, a block from Frankfort's Lake Michigan beach and downtown's shops and restaurants. Full article... |
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From Brady Bunch to Hip in PetoskeyA stylish young designer takes on her Brady Bunch–era home in Petoskey and turns it into a hip hideaway. Full article... |
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Getaway: Hemingway for the WeekendErnest Hemingway's Northern Michigan was rugged, charmingly provincial and, yes, sexy. Stay the night--or longer--and you'll see that what the famous writer called "the last great country" hasn't changed all that much. Full article... |
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Get Lost in the Witkop Corn MazeMore than 10 acres in size and incorporating over 4.5 miles of bewildering twists and turns, Jacob's Corn Maze in Traverse City, Mich. is one of a new generation of computer-generated labyrinths spreading over America's rural landscape. Full article... |
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Glen Lake Book Wins Big"Historic Cottages of Glen Lake," by Barbara Siepker, nabs a prestigious State History Award. Full article... |
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Grand Hotel |
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Grand Traverse Lighthouse In Top 3Northport's beautiful Grand Traverse Lighthouse is Top 2 in Jeld-Wen windows Reliable Lighthouse Competition. Full article... |
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Grilling Tips: Epicurean Classic's Diane MorganSee her demo recipes from her new cookbook and create exquisite dishes for you to taste at the Epicurean Classic in Traverse City, September 11–13, 2008. Full article... |
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Hang in the VillageSpend a day exploring the Grand Traverse Commons, in Traverse City. Full article... |
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Harbor Lights Resort in FrankfortTake a video tour of this Lake Michigan beachfront resort just a block from Frankfort's downtown. Full article... |
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Horn's Gaslight Bar & Restaurant |
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Hotel Iroquois |
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How To: Store ApplesThere’s no debating that fruit tastes best right where it’s grown, which is reason enough to make the effort to keep some local apples through the early winter. Full article... |
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In the Wolf's Jaw on Lake SuperiorKayaking Lake Superior is an adventure that never lets you down. Just don't expect to get where you planned to go when you strike out from Keweenaw. Full article... |
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Lake Country Color: A Journey in PicturesA color tour in the lake country area of Grand Traverse County and Kalkaska County. Full article... |
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Locally Grown Hops from Old Mission Flavor New AleTaste the Karma Palace Wet Hop Ale at Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City, made from locally-grown hops. Full article... |
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Lucky Shot in Oscoda CountyAfter a long hunt, this couple hits the bull's-eye with this Northern Michigan quintessential getaway. Full article... |
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Northern Bookshelf: Canoeing in MichiganAuthor Doc Fletcher shows canoeists the state's sweetest rivers, towns and taverns. Full article... |
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Northern Lights and LifestylesA video tour of Northern Lights and Lifestyles, a unique collection imaginative but practical furniture, lighting and decor, including Arts and Crafts. Full article... |
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Northern Style: Soft RusticBuh-bye, lumberjack lodge. The new rustic is soft, feminine and naturally inspired. Full article... |
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October's Grand WeekendsThree one-of-a-kind packages at Mackinac Island's famous Grand Hotel. Full article... |
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Old Mission Peninsula Wine TourSip the sumptuous wines of the 45th parallel as you meander from East to West Bay down Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula. Full article... |
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Paddle & Leisure on the Sturgeon RiverLet the color season unfold on the Sturgeon River from your canoe or kayak and then curl up at a perfect fall color lodge. Full article... |
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Parks in Focus: Connecting Youth to Nature through PhotographyEleven downstate teens, four days, hundreds of miles of Upper Peninsula nature to photograph. Check out the results. Full article... |
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Pulled Together: BedtimeRock-a-bye in rustic elegance. Full article... |
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Road Find: The Anchor in NaubinwayA new internet cafe opens in Naubinway and cruising highway U.S. 2 in the Upper Peninsula just got even better. Full article... |
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Salmon Running!Chinook salmon swim by the thousands out of Lake Michigan and up T.C.'s Boardman River to spawn in nearly the exact location they were born. Full article... |
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Secret Lives of Barns on T.C.'s Old MissionRetired kindergarten teacher and Old Mission resident Evelyn Johnson uncovers the stories behind the barns on Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula. Full article... |
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Tailgate Grilling: Up North BratwurstsTwo Up North bratwursts for tailgating, whether you go Blue or go Green. Full article... |
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The Chameleon House's Perch Above Lake MichiganWith its lean profile and modern mien, the Brondyk home captures the Lake Michigan view and creates an unexpected and captivating presence along a Leelanau County two-lane.With its lean profile and modern mien, the Brondyk home creates an unexpected and captivating presence along a Leelanau County two-lane. Full article... |
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The Cottage Cookbook: Recipes for Summer Up NorthEdited by Emily Betz Tyra, food editor of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine and MyNorth.com Full article... |
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The Grandest Isle: A Lake Superior Get-AwayGrand Island's big beauty,big quiet and big trails can be all yours in one itty-bitty weekend on Lake Superior. Full article... |
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The Phil Donahue Show, Live in Traverse City!A video of the live broadcast of the Phil Donahue show during the Traverse City Film Festival, featuring Stanley Donen, Elaine May and Michael Moore discussing the importance of documentary films. Full article... |
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The Sky Is the Limit at the 2008 Michigan Energy FairJoin MyNorth.com as We Catch Gov. Granholm's U.P. Biomass Plant Announcement & Visit with Energy Fair Exhibitors Full article... |
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Traverse City Fall AdventuresDiscover what there is to do in autumn Up North at the Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau exhibit, "Fall Color Adventures." Full article... |
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Traverse City Film Festival: All-Star Comedy Panel |
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Ultimate Up North Kitchen TourTickets for the Ultimate Up North Kitchen Tour are available for $12, Saturday, November 1st at all of the tour locations listed at the bottom of this article. Please come and join us. It’s going to be a beautiful day for beautiful kitchens. Full article... |
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Up and AwayTake in the U.P's colors atop the world's largest ski jump. Full article... |
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Weathervane Terrace Inn & SuitesA video tour of Charlevoix's Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites, a castle-like resort with views of Lake Michigan. Full article... |
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What's Up With the Wood Turtle?Not much is known about this humble reptile that lives in forests and rivers--but Professor Lewis and his students are out to change that. Full article... |
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Yankee Rebel Tavern |