by Allison Acosta and Elizabeth Edwards | Jul 16, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
This region of lakes, rivers, forests and old-fashioned downtowns is made for summer fun. Go explore Charlevoix and the charming small towns along the Chain of Lakes. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the...
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 Olivia Fellows and Lissa Edwards | Jun 1, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Dining outside on a beautiful day with a stunning view is a vacation in itself. Here’s your go-to list for outdoor dining in the Chain of Lakes region from Bellaire to Charlevoix for your perfect mini getaway! This article was first featured in the 2023 MyNorth...
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | May 31, 2023 | Counties, Events, Evergreen, Farm and Agriculture, Features, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns, Vacation
The 2023 Red Hot Best results are in! Explore all 46 categories, 8 regions and 900+ winners below or search by region and make this your Red Hot Best summer. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our...
by Lissa Edwards | Apr 25, 2023 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
In a land of jaw-dropping beautiful lakes, Torch Lake is considered by many to be the state’s crown jewel. On sunny days, when the turquoise waters are reminiscent of the Caribbean, it’s hard to argue with them. Beautiful, certainly, and generous enough to...
by Carly Simpson | Aug 5, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Have you heard the story of Alden’s cutest creatures? Tiny and clever, Dinkies live in Northern Michigan towns much like ours, only much smaller and sometimes invisible (wink). This summer, four new Dinky Doors have been spotted. Go visit them yourself for a super...
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jun 14, 2022 | Counties, Red Hot Best, Towns
You voted, and the results are in! Dive in for the best of the best in Antrim and Charlevoix counties. From restaurant to local nonprofit (and everything in between!) here are your 2022 Red Hot Best winners in Charlevoix & The Chain of Lakes. After more than...
by Libby Stallman | May 26, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
Libby’s Picks is Back! Dive in as our MyNorth Media and Traverse Magazine Office Manager extraordinaire Libby Stallman shares the best events happening this weekend in Northern Michigan. Kick off summer with these Memorial Day and weekend events. Do you have an...
by Carly Simpson | Aug 17, 2021 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Magical, kid-friendly and located in Alden, you can’t miss the community’s Dinky Doors! Learn all about Northern Michigan’s Dinky creatures and where you can find the doors, thanks to Alden Volunteers. The next time you’re in Alden, keep an eye out...
