A family penchant for tinkering and fresh tracks gives birth to Michigan-inspired skis with a joy-stoked cult following. We tap into the obsession of Shaggy’s Copper Country Skis. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when...
Battling booming summers, big-box competitors, melting ice bridges and his own vow to leave the family biz, Andrew Doud finds his purpose by breathing new life into the quaint family market at the heart of Mackinac Island. Plus, 4 more must-stop generational family...
A boy’s love for the Northern woods inspired a generational family business 40 years ago. With stores now in Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, Traverse City and Saugatuck, see how American Spoon is leaving their mark on Northern Michigan and beyond. This article...
Where there's snow, there are memories to be made. Come along for a throwback trip through Northern Michigan ski hill history.​ BOYNE MOUNTAIN Year Opened: 1948 // Skiable Acres: 415 // Nearest City: Boyne Falls In 1947, Michigan Senator William Pearson sold 40 acres...
Badass shredder? Easy rider? Whatever your skills, a glorious glide awaits in the Mitten State. These are the best ski runs in Michigan.Easy Cruising CONCOURSE TO CHICKEN RUN // SCHUSS MOUNTAIN @ SHANTY CREEK Long runs aren’t easy to come by in Northern Michigan, but...
At the height of fall color, take a spin down Michigan’s most famously twisty and leafy two-lane, M119. (Even better: Make it a weekend!)It’s chilly enough for my husband to add wood to the stove well after midnight, chilly enough for me to hustle over and stoke...
To Jason Thelen, owner of Little Bay Boards, a paddleboard is not just a paddleboard, it’s a connection to things big and small and channels the life force of the big water. This article is featured in the August 2017 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine....
Two moms, five kids, an annual camping rite. It's real. It's chaotic. Well, kind of a cluster, actually. And it's fabulous. Some magazines make camping with kids look like an art. A Pinterest board come to life. Glossy pages filled with gourmet s’mores recipes,...
Northern Michigan may not have many actual mountains, but there’s plenty of terrain for experts to shred. There are also plenty of ways to stay challenged and keep skiing fresh. Not an advanced skier? Beginner Ski Resorts | Intermediate Ski Resorts Nub’s Nob:...
Snow is in the forecast, and that means one thing: time to ski and ride. Here’s our 2017 guide to Northern Michigan intermediate ski resorts for your alpine adventure. Not an intermediate skier? Beginner Ski Resorts | Advanced Ski Resorts Go next level this winter by...
The secret to selecting the right Northern Michigan ski resort for newbies isn’t actually a secret at all. There are simply no wrong choices. Being beginner-friendly is a point of pride for Michigan hills, so most have designated areas designed to bring success to the...
Winter is in full swing, and that means one thing: time to ski and ride. Here’s your guide to Northern Michigan ski resorts organized by the best slopes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers/snowboarders. - Best Northern Michigan Ski Resorts for Beginner...
They feel the pull. They love the surge. They dream of snow and hills and lifts and boards and the first run of the season. Five devotees divulge the passion they feel for winter and hitting the Northern Michigan slopes. Let their fresh spirit inspire yours. Carlee...
It's an exciting time of year when skis and snowboards are pulled from storage and taken in for tune ups. Snow will be here soon, and we can't wait to hit the slopes. Check out what's new at Northern Michigan ski resorts for a few more reasons to get excited for this...
The tradition of keeping tamed deer in an enclosure to be visited either in pity or delight has hit a vehement standoff in Harbor Springs. In November, city residents will decide the fate of the Harbor Springs Deer Park. Traverse Magazine contributor and Harbor...
For 56 years, top sailors from around the planet have gathered to race in Harbor Springs for a friendly but competitive endnote to the big Mackinac regattas. Check our primer to this sailing weekend that is curiously both off the radar and legendary ... and head over...
In the run-up to summer boating season, the crews at Irish Boat Shop are busy behind the scenes keeping wood boats primed to live on the waves forever. To understand the importance of a couple of young guys working on wooden sailboats along the Harbor Springs...
General Manager of Nub's Nob, Jim Bartlett, is a guy who has earned a nationwide reputation as a leader and champion of the old-school-cool Harbor Springs ski resort. But that's not the reason Jim Bartlett is a person whose story is worth telling. Kate Bassett gives...
It doesn’t matter if it’s been five, 10, or 20 years since you’ve stood at the top of a Northern Michigan skiing mountain, for whatever reason—one of the most common ones being because of a growing family. But with or without the kids, it's time to get back out there....
It doesn’t matter if it’s been five, 10, or 20 years since you’ve stood at the top of your favorite Northern Michigan slopes, you’ll be able to take on the hill with help from dramatic improvements in technology that make the sport more fun (and a whole lot easier)....
Photo(s) by Jon Mon
