Visit Pond Hill Farm, the Land of Gnomes & Giant Pumpkins
At a bend in the road, you’ll find a farm that’s truly magic. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to your door or inbox monthly? View our print subscription...
10 Kid-Friendly Activities at Sleeping Bear Dunes for Families
Home to 35 miles of pristine lakeshore, dozens of hiking trails, sandy beaches perfect for picnics and much more, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is the crown jewel of Leelanau and Benzie counties. It was even voted the “Most Beautiful Place in...
10 Family-Friendly Activities in the Straits of Mackinac
Treat your kids to pirates, red coats, lumberjacks and more family-friendly activities in Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island and St. Ignace. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the low-down on the best beaches...
10 Surprising Northern Michigan Day Camps for Kids
Does your kiddo love to hug trees? Make felt animals? Put on plays? Compose music? Groom horses? There’s a camp for that. Our interest-stoking, something-for-everyone quirky Northern Michigan day-camp roundup awaits. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View...
North Stars: Patricia Soutas-Little is a Rural Child-Care Champion
Patricia Soutas-Little is trailblazing innovative new child care options for Northern Michigan families. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library. Want Traverse delivered to your...
14 Amazing Northern Michigan Summer Camps for Kids
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...
Jeepers Creepers: Head to St. Ignace for Autumn Leaf Peeping and Jeep Creeping
PAID CONTENT St. Ignace is set to host its annual Strait U.P. Jeep Creep, a fall-themed trail riding event (exclusively for Jeeps!) at the end of September. Don’t miss your chance to register—and while you’re at it, cruise the U.P. for the ultimate color tour. If...
Northern Michigan U-Picks: Best Places for Local Fruit
Northern Michigan U-Picks: Looking for a place to hand pick local cherries, apples, or blueberries? Here’s a list of the best U-Pick farms in the area.