How We Winter: 5 Outdoor Adventures in Traverse City
Relax in a sauna, ski at night, visit a snow-capped lighthouse—get outside and play! Here are some of our favorite winter activities in the Traverse City area. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the...
Escape to a Deserted Island: Solo Backpacking on Grand Island
A rustic getaway on Grand Island offered the perfect mix of security and solitude on my first solo backpacking trip. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to...
8 Ways to Enjoy Benzie–Manistee Region Beaches & Coastline
The Benzie, Manistee and Ludington region is overflowing with enough sand and water to fit everyone’s beach-day dreams. Read on to find where to spread your towel on gorgeous stretches of sandy shoreline. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want...
Tales from the North Country Trail: A Photographer’s Favorite Hikes
Stretching 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont, the North Country Trail is the longest in the National Trails System—and Michigan hosts the most miles of all. Avid hiker, nature geek and gifted photographer Kim Mettler shares her favorite...
The Insider’s List: 10 Things to Do from Benzie to Ludington
Get up close and personal with this coastal region from Benzie County to Ludington and all the forests, lakes and rivers in between. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the low-down on the best beaches and...
12 Michigan Wildflowers to Watch for This Spring
May is when the Northwoods really begin to burst with life, and the iconic, ephemeral trillium carpet the forest floor. But if you know where—and when—to look, you may just stumble upon a few other spring surprises. Here’s a quick guide to some of our favorite flowers...
Visit Treat Farm in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Explore this beautiful trail and Treat Farm in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore this winter in Northern Michigan. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library. Want...
4 Pictured Rocks Vacation Ideas for a Long Weekend
Four trips to choose from, laid out in day-by-day plans for a long weekend in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including deserted beaches, dune vistas and sandstone cliffs.