The Empire Orchards Hop Lot  is located at the foot of the Sleeping Bear Dunes in Empire. Founded by Dan Wiesen and son, Alex Wiesen, they run the 115-acre business dispersed between Empire and Suttons Bay. Empire Orchards is booming, and with good reason. Hops...
The Empire Hops Farm is located at the foot of the Sleeping Bear Dunes in Empire. Founded by Dan Wiesen and son, Alex Wiesen, they run the 115-acre business dispersed between Empire and Suttons Bay. Empire Hops Farm is booming, and for good reason. Hops production can...
The second week of July finds Northern Michigan in the heart of its famed cherry season: tourists attending the National Cherry Festival meander the streets of Traverse City, large cups of fresh red fruit in hand. Restaurants all over Northern Michigan boast...
Here are the top 10 Northern Michigan charter boat captains for your next scenic sail or shot at one of Northern Michigan's favorite sports: fishing. The following winners were determined by more than 10,000 participants who voted in MyNorth’s 2014 Red Hot Best annual...
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band are set to perform at Flintfields horse park on Friday, August 8th in Williamsburg near Traverse City. The Grammy-winning country superstar's music performance will be followed by another Northern Michigan event on Sunday the 9th: Cars,...
Free, outdoor movies at the Traverse City Film Festival happen every night of the festival at dusk at Traverse City's Open Space. The screenings, which happen with the help of a giant inflatable screen, are a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience: a slight breeze rolls...
Like a cinematic sommelier, we've devised 7 Northern Michigan food and film pairings that match movies from the Traverse City Film Festival with corresponding Traverse City restaurants, making your dinner-and-a-movie date an effortlessly thematic adventure. 1) Film:Â A...
Here are the top 10 Northern Michigan Pediatricians—just in time for back to school check-ups. The following winners were determined by more than 10,000 participants who voted in MyNorth's 2014 Red Hot Best annual contest. Schedule an appointment for your Northern...
The Traverse City Film Festival is quickly approaching, running from Tuesday, July 28th to Sunday, August 2nd. Planning a Northern Michigan vacation requires deciding where to stay in Traverse City, and luckily we've got you covered. Finding hotels at the Traverse...
With so many films worth seeing at the Traverse City Film Festival, over-indulging your cinematic side could make a considerable dent in your pocketbook. These Northern Michigan travel ideas will help you get to the silver screen without much green. Pack Up and Head...
Head out to the Garvey Barn in Williamsburg on Friday, July 25th to give back to the Michigan Land Use Institute with the help of some Northern Michigan music and food and drink. The MLUI's Summer Barn Bash will help raise funds to sustain the Northern Michigan...
Terrariums make the perfect Northern Michigan home accessory or gift for someone special, and Terrarium Bar in Traverse City is a one-stop shop for all things terrariums. An oasis with plants and flowers covering almost every inch of the interior, Terrarium Bar is a...
Find colorful accessories for your Northern Michigan home or cottage or closet at the following Northern Michigan shopping destinations in Traverse City, Walloon Lake, Petoskey and Lake Leelanau. Discovering a tucked-away boutique is like hitting the jackpot, and...
The historic Shay Station in downtown Cadillac has been renovated into a Northern Michigan beer hub, the Clam Lake Beer Company. The building dates to Cadillac's 19th-century industrial boom. The first tap house and microbrewery to appear on the scene in Cadillac,...
Located on the beautiful Chain of Lakes in Northern Michigan, this breathtaking slice of Bellaire real estate is hidden within the woods that surround the lakes. This Northern Michigan home features 1.98 acres of private lake frontage on Clam Lake that is perfect for...
Here are the top 10 Northern Michigan hotels to stay in with kids for your next Northern Michigan vacation. The following winners were determined by more than 10,000 participants who voted in MyNorth’s 2014 Red Hot Best annual contest. Pack up your suitcase and get...
Each year handfuls of Northern Michigan wine festivals and events take place throughout Michigan's "wine country." Ranging from weekend-long festivals that feature headlining nationally touring and Northern Michigan musicians to day-long events that celebrate with...
Here are the top 10 Northern Michigan beaches to visit for your next picnic, bonfire, or dip into the water. The following winners were determined by more than 10,000 participants who voted in MyNorth’s 2014 Red Hot Best annual contest. Fill up your cooler and picnic...
Northern Michigan's beaches are a highlight of a summer Up North, but powerful rip currents, harmful rays from the sun and dehydration can cause a beach day to turn south fast. Follow these kids beach safety tips to keep the summer fun rolling on your vacation. Stay...
Tucked away near the Sleeping Bear Dunes—which was voted the "The Most Beautiful Place in America" in a Good Morning America poll—this amazing slice of Northern Michigan real estate is a craftsman dream home on Crystal Lake. With a 180 degree view of the stunning blue...
