by Allison Acosta | May 10, 2024 | Outdoors
It’s nesting season in Northern Michigan for the beloved common loon. 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...
by Allison Acosta, Carly Simpson, Rachel Souillere, Lissa Edwards and Cara McDonald | May 4, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Glorious bagels, migrating raptors, whimsical cranes … here’s what our editors at Traverse Northern Michigan magazine are obsessed with this month. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse Northern Michigan. Want to read recent print...
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Apr 27, 2023 | Counties, Events, Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
We’re wrapping up April in Northern Michigan with wildflower hikes at Sleeping Bear Dunes, birding at nature preserves, an alpaca meet and greet, and more spring events taking place from April 27-30 across the region. Hosting an event? Let us know!...
by Allison Acosta | Apr 24, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
With migration in full swing, now’s the time to head north for prime birdwatching season. Peep colorful warblers, cute owls and countless other species at these under-the-radar birding destinations in Northern Michigan. This is a web original article from the team at...
by Allison Acosta | Apr 13, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Don’t sleep through this wild sky dance! Get to know more about Northern Michigan woodcocks and write down these local preserves to increase your chance of catching a sky dance this spring. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and...
by Allison Acosta and Rachel Souillere | Mar 7, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Surround yourself with gorgeous Northern Michigan scenery while taking a peaceful hike just a short drive from Traverse City. From wildflower spring hikes to winter cross-country skiing, here’s how to enjoy Sand Lakes Quiet Area year-round. This article first...
by Heather Johnson Durocher and MyNorth Custom Studios for St. Ignace Visitors Bureau | Jun 8, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
PAID CONTENT Make St. Ignace your home base for an Upper Peninsula birdwatching adventure. “This island right here is kind of a rookery this time of year.” It’s late morning on a crisp and sunny spring day and I’m at Pointe La Barbe, overlooking lakes Michigan and...
by Allison Acosta | Feb 23, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
These Northern Michigan natural areas and preserves offer some of the best birding in the state—from unique waterfowl to a wide array of migratory species. Start trekking and enjoy the sights and songs of spring in Northern Michigan. Waldeck Island Nature Preserve //...
by Carly Simpson | Feb 11, 2021 | Counties, History, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
In 1671, Father Marquette established a mission in St. Ignace, making 2021 the 350th anniversary of the city being continually inhabited. Here are a few things you might not have known about the community at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge, the gateway to the...
