In our inaugural year of the Tastemakers of the Year awards, we celebrate six innovators who are changing the food and beverage conversation in Northern Michigan. More than 150 industry members were nominated by their peers, 18 became finalists, and now, here are your...
After 40+ years of leading Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine and MyNorth Media, founder Deb Fellows has retired. In Deb's final editor's note, she reflects on creating the magazine, thanks her mentors, colleagues and readers, and introduces MyNorth's new...
It's the weekend in Northern Michigan and that means it's time to play! Whether you head outdoors, to a play or out to hear music, we've got you covered! But this is just a smattering of all that is going on in Northern Michigan. Searching for more upcoming Northern...
Northern Michigan fishing was light for the week with decent yellow perch catches when the weather allowed and some fair steelhead fishing. Upper Peninsula fishing saw walleye continuing to struggle and three launches closed for the season. The Michigan Department of...
With views of the water, tucked into charming small-town patios and set in lush landscapes, restaurants with outdoor dining in Northern Michigan have whatever you are in the mood for. Here's a guide to where to eat outdoors at restaurants from Traverse City to...
Northern Michigan craft drink is everywhere, from distilleries in small hamlets to sprawling countryside vineyards and downtown breweries. The experiences are as varied as the vintages, ales and cocktails. Here's how to Sip Like A Local across the North.Traverse City...
Have a digital and telehealth startup but need that extra push to really take off? 20 Fathoms, a Traverse City-based nonprofit providing incubator and accelerator services for tech startups, is launching a new accelerator program for digital and telehealth startups....
I lost a dear friend last month. It wasn’t COVID-19—but rather the winding down of a long and remarkable life. People all over, particularly Eleanor, his wife of many decades, are adjusting to a world without Kurt. I’m certainly one of them. I would not try to write...
Celebrate the North's woods and waters with this hike-inspired road trip to Little Traverse Conservancy preserves.September is a spectacular month for walking as slightly cooler temperatures settle in under gorgeous blue skies. And what could be better than hiking...
Jamesport Brewing Company has been operating a three barrel brewhouse in Ludington for over 15 years and consistently creating craft beer you want on your list. Here are a few to check out. Pair them with anything on the Jamesport menu from extensive burger and...
I have yet to meet anyone, young or old, who doesn’t have tremendous memories of summer cottages in Northern Michigan. First appearing in the July 1985 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine this column speaks to the timeless gift of Northern Michigan we can...
Bernie Rink, the founder of Boskydel Vineyards, died at the end of November. For those of you who don’t know, Bernie was truly the pioneer of the North’s wine industry. He was a genuinely smart man, a librarian by profession, who landed upon the notion that our...
A walk down a bumpy dirt road to the mailbox became so much more than a chore; it was a moment to connect with family.Our mailbox is at the end of our dirt road, a half-mile from our house. We gave this nary a thought on that sleety November day when we moved our...
Readers who have been a part of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine, know that we have produced a guide to giving in Northern Michigan for many years. What you might notice is that we have changed the name to GIVE Northern Michigan. While the name has changed, the...
I could never leave Northern Michigan in the weeks leading up to the holidays. It’s quite simple: In my lifetime, there has never been another place that continually asks me to stop, step back and see the simple beauty of the season. Subscribe to Traverse, Northern...
Don't miss closing weekend as the talented cast of the Traverse City West Senior High School Choir wows with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Tickets are available on MyNorthTickets.com for October 13 and October 14. Not familiar with this hilarious and...
I’m a true believer in the value of shopping local. It’s that simple. I see only upsides to shopping locally, particularly during the holiday season, and here’s why: Handcrafted, curated shopping experiences. I recently went online, late in looking for a warmish...
Read Deborah Wyatt Fellows's Editor's Note every month with your subscription to Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. In our September 2016 issue, she reflects on the value in living life intentionally. On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, we will take our last “first...
Each month, Deb Fellows, Editor in Chief of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine, writes a column for the magazine that embodies the Northern Michigan lifestyle. In the January 2016 issue she shares five New Year's resolutions that align with life in Northern...
Take a video tour of Stafford’s Bay View Inn, the charming Petoskey inn.
Photo(s) by Michael Poehlman
