by | May 28, 2019 | Daily Photo, Outdoors
by Kara Jarvis | May 24, 2019 | Counties, Food & Drink, Live Here
With over 1 million followers on social media, lifestyle blogger Megan Gilger of The Fresh Exchange gets asked a lot: “What do you actually need to throw a gathering that is beautiful?” Turns out it’s conversation, community and seasonal food that...
by Carly Simpson and MyNorth Custom Studios for Leelanau Cellars | May 24, 2019 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns, Vacation
PAID CONTENT Leelanau Cellars is giving us another reason to love summer with its brand-new kayak cruise, Bubbly on the Bay. Paddling with a cold can of bubbly in hand, well, it just doesn’t get any better. This one-of-a-kind Leelanau wine tasting experience starts in...
by Kara Jarvis | May 23, 2019 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state (at nearly 120) and the Straits of Mackinac is home to more than a dozen of these historic navigational aids. These lights remain a testament to the state’s early maritime history. Throughout the Mackinaw City region,...
by Kara Jarvis | May 23, 2019 | Counties, Dog Friendly, Evergreen, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Your canine companion shouldn’t miss out on any summer fun! Bring your dog along to these top 10 Red Hot Best dog-friendly beaches in Northern Michigan, voted on by our readers. Of course, always look for dog-friendly signs, keep Fido on a 6-foot leash at all times,...
by William Dean Cobb | May 23, 2019 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Up North Essays
A good story needs a good hook. In this case, the hook is the story. It’s the barbed end of artificial lures named “Dirty Pink Panties,” “Blueberry Muffin” and “Toxic Toad.” These are metal spinners lowered into the water on fishing line by fishermen standing in a...
by Courtney Jerome | May 22, 2019 | Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink
Head to your favorite Northern Michigan farmers market, and while you’re shopping fresh produce, do a family scavenger hunt! Here’s how to create your own. Imagine walking up to your favorite Northern Michigan farmers market and being given a handout...
by | May 22, 2019 | Counties, Daily Photo, Farm and Agriculture, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns
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