by Cara McDonald and MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Feb 22, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Help your kids abandon their screens and fall in love with Northern Michigan summers just like you did. These classic sleep-away summer camps will immerse them in a world of fireflies, cheesy songs, campfires, soggy swimsuits and starry skies. Plus: Three camps the...
by Allison Jarrell | Jan 9, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Start your new year off right with a refreshing trek through snowy woods. These lantern-lit hikes will guide you through some of the North’s most romantic winter scenery, warming your soul on even the chilliest of nights. (The complimentary hot cocoa helps, too!) This...
by Allison Jarrell | Jan 5, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
From dog sledding and distilleries to tempting sweet treats, winter in Charlevoix and the Chain of Lakes is pure joy. Here are 6 of our favorite ways to enjoy this region during the snowy season. This article was featured in the 2023 Traverse Northern Michigan Winter...
by Cara McDonald | Jul 31, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Vacation
Rockstar parking, secret spots, easy picnics—here’s our no-sweat guide to your best Northern Michigan beach day ever. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital subscription options. 1. Bring a beach sheet. Not a blanket,...
by Alea Wilkins | Jul 10, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
From local food and drink to a summertime sunset date night, there’s no shortage of fun ways to spend a day in Elk Rapids. Here’s how to explore this shoreside village with coastal views like a local. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our...
by Cindy Ross | May 23, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Explore crystal-clear waters like never before. This paddle in Elk Rapids is a stunning, can’t-miss adventure. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital subscription options. It’s my perspective above Elk Lake that I so...
by Cara McDonald | Apr 21, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Take a victory lap on a Northern Michigan trail at one of these properties, saved from development forever by local area land conservancies—and people just like you. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse Northern Michigan. Want to...
by Cindy Ross | Mar 22, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Looking to level up your biking game? With summer quickly approaching here are our favorite spots to rent e-bikes in Northern Michigan + related articles below on other local rental guides and some of our favorite biking trails to explore. This article first appeared...
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Mar 22, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
It might be chilly outside, but we’re celebrating signs of spring in Northern Michigan. From bird watching to a retro-themed party on the slopes, check out these 9 Northern Michigan events taking place this weekend, March 24–26. Hosting an event? Let us know!...
