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July 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorites This Month

July 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorites This Month

by Allison Jarrell, Ashlyn Korienek, Cara McDonald and Carly Simpson | Jul 23, 2024 | Live Here, Towns, Vacation

An eco-retreat in Boyne Falls. Gelato flights. Family paddles down the Au Sable. Here’s what our editors are loving this month. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital subscription options. Carly’s Swooning Over … Lost Woods...
10 Kid-Friendly Activities at Sleeping Bear Dunes for Families

10 Kid-Friendly Activities at Sleeping Bear Dunes for Families

by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jul 23, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation

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 Outdoor Dining Favorites on the Leelanau Peninsula

10 Outdoor Dining Favorites on the Leelanau Peninsula

by Elizabeth Edwards | Jun 20, 2024 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns

Is there anything better than a table in the sunshine and a lake breeze? Check out some of our favorite restaurants with outdoor dining in Leelanau County. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the low-down on...
8 Ways to Enjoy Benzie–Manistee Region Beaches & Coastline

8 Ways to Enjoy Benzie–Manistee Region Beaches & Coastline

by Chase Edwards | Jun 17, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns

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...
Summer Day Trips: 10 Charming Small Towns on the Leelanau Peninsula

Summer Day Trips: 10 Charming Small Towns on the Leelanau Peninsula

by Allison Acosta and Elizabeth Edwards | Jun 10, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation

The eclectic towns of the Leelanau Peninsula are alive with shopping, restaurants, outdoor concerts and more—perfect for summer day trips. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the low-down on the best beaches...
The Insider’s List: 10 Things to Do on the Leelanau Peninsula

The Insider’s List: 10 Things to Do on the Leelanau Peninsula

by Lissa Edwards | May 20, 2024 | Counties, Towns

From winery bike rides to lavender picnics, here are 10 of our favorite ways to discover the treasures of the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the low-down on the best...
Photos of the Month: 8 Dramatic Northern Michigan Waterscapes

Photos of the Month: 8 Dramatic Northern Michigan Waterscapes

by Ashlyn Korienek | Apr 8, 2024 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation

March in Northern Michigan brought winter’s final flurries, vibrant skies and early signs of spring. Here are 8 of our favorite photos from the month that people across the region shared with our MyNorth Instagram account. Want to be featured? Tag us or use the...
11 Northern Michigan Vacation Destinations for Summer Sojourns

11 Northern Michigan Vacation Destinations for Summer Sojourns

by Jeff Smith | Mar 21, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation

From the beaches of Sleeping Bear Dunes to the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula, the most splendid Northern Michigan vacation destinations are only a short road trip away. Get out your map and uncap the marker. We’re here to help with 11 Great Lakes State getaways...
Experience the Art of Forest Bathing in Northern Michigan’s Woods

Experience the Art of Forest Bathing in Northern Michigan’s Woods

by Allison Acosta | Feb 28, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns

Northern Michigan is synonymous with lush spring wildflower walks, summer evening strolls, fall color hikes and winter snowshoe treks. But have you heard of “forest bathing”? It’s magnificent in every season. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth...
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