by Sam Brown | Apr 25, 2019 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Right now, the already glorious Tunnel of Trees offers an early-bird bonus—wild trillium. And the seat of a vintage car is the ideal throne to soak up warm rays on its scenic curves.The journey begins in Harbor Springs. Our ride, a 1972 VW Super Beetle, couldn’t have...
by Tim Tebeau | Apr 25, 2019 | Counties, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Towns
With winter’s vortices safely tucked away at the poles where they belong, it’s time to shed the parka, slip on the shades and hit a few Traverse City breweries for a celebratory pint. Wedged between the waters of West Grand Traverse Bay and the Boardman River, TC’s...
by Lissa Edwards | Apr 23, 2019 | Counties, Evergreen, History, Towns
The story behind the greatest 5-mile road trip on the planet: the Mackinac Bridge.Once upon a time, our great state was divided, Lower and Upper, by the very deep, very blue water (or in the winter, thick, white ice) of the Straits of Mackinac. Then, on November 1,...
by Lissa Edwards | Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Celebrate the arrival of spring with these sweet home decor finds at Northern Michigan boutiques. Maidenhair Fern, $21.99 + Goddess Planter, $49.99; $29.99 (smaller version)Garden Goods, Traverse City, 231.933.4769 Ceramic Earrings, $48Handcrafted by Michigan-based...
by Erin Lutke | Apr 23, 2019 | Counties, Events, Outdoors, People, Towns
Kam Smith, a junior at Northern Illinois University, is headed to Northern Michigan this summer to play for the Traverse City Pit Spitters.As a baseball fan and former Battle Creek Bomber staffer, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kam earlier this spring as he...
by Ross Boissoneau | Apr 22, 2019 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Technology continues to reshape our world, including medicine. For pediatrics patients at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, it is allowing doctors there to consult with and directly interact with specialists at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Featured in...
by Lick the Plate, David Boylan | Apr 22, 2019 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
This week I’m broadcasting at Crooked Tree Arts Center with Development Director Cindy McSurely. We’re talking food, restaurants, music and all about this wonderful organization with locations in both Petoskey and Traverse...
by Carly Simpson | Apr 22, 2019 | Counties, History, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Mackinac State Historic Parks’ sites open for the season May 1–3, bringing the debut of new exhibits, galleries, demonstrations and tours. Fort Mackinac Fort Mackinac saw the most extensive work over the winter with the complete renovation of two spaces, the North...
by Courtney Jerome | Apr 22, 2019 | Counties, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns
These healthy comfort food recipes are easy to make and delicious. What does “comfort food” mean to you? Is it a dish that’s sentimental? Full of flavor? Clinical Dietician Samantha Struck at Munson Healthcare Cadillac thinks comfort food has a different definition...
