by Joe Beyer | Apr 2, 2024 | Counties, History, Live Here, Towns
The film “Marqueetown” shares a true story set in Marquette, Michigan, of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and embracing the enduring magic of movies. (Catch a screening this spring or summer on its statewide tour.) This article first appeared in...
by Emily Tyra | Feb 23, 2024 | History
Down in the middle of rural Lake County is a place called Idlewild—once the most famous African-American resort in the country. In the shadows of legal segregation, this summer oasis was home to bright lights, big crowds and a classy nightclub scene where jazz legends...
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jan 26, 2024 | Counties, History, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
On January 26, 1837, our beautiful mitten was granted statehood. As the Great Lakes state celebrates its 187th birthday, our team shares 187 things we love about Michigan. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse Northern Michigan....
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jan 18, 2024 | History, People
What started as a harmless radio prank became one of Michigan’s eeriest paranormal legends.
by Jeff Smith | Jan 18, 2024 | Evergreen, History, Outdoors, Towns |
7000 Years before pasties, the ancients mined copper on the Keweenaw. We go looking for evidence of Early Yooper Man.
by Kim Schneider | Jan 18, 2024 | Evergreen, Food & Drink, History, Towns |
A monastery on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula delivers delightful jam.
by Gerald Volgenau | Jan 17, 2024 | Evergreen, History, Towns
Before it was illegal to dive to the infamous ship, two men pulled off the deepest shipwreck scuba dive in Great Lakes history. Here’s the inside story. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital...
by Cara McDonald | Oct 5, 2023 | Counties, History, Towns, Vacation
Looking for an out-and-about fall afternoon packed with delights? Northern Michigan’s antique shops are filled with untold treasures. Our final stop: Walt & Susan’s Old Barn Antiques on Old Mission Peninsula. (More stops below.) This article first appeared in...
by Carly Simpson | Oct 3, 2023 | Counties, History, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
Looking for an out-and-about fall afternoon packed with delights? Northern Michigan’s antique shops are filled with untold treasures. Our next stop: Rolling Hills Antiques in Traverse City. (More stops below.) This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan....