There's so much to see along the Straits of Mackinac, and the best way to experience it all is aboard a Star Line or Shepler's ferry cruise. From romantic sunset cruises to pirate-themed cruises for the whole family, view our list of Northern Michigan cruises.The...
MyNorth’s 10 Most Popular Instagram Photos of 2020
These are MyNorth's most-liked photos; the very best Northern Michigan moments in 2020! Photo credit: You. Send your photo submissions to photo@traversemagazine.com or tag @mynorthmedia on Instagram for a chance to be featured in the new year! We love seeing Up North...
3 Unforgettable Rehearsal Dinner Venues in Northern Michigan
Set the tone for your Northern Michigan wedding weekend with an unforgettable rehearsal dinner at one of these stunning venues. Call ahead for the precise services to meet your needs. Featured in the 2020 issue of MyNorth Weddings. Get your copy. Great Lakes Center...
Wayfarer Lodgings in Benzie County Celebrating 100 Years
Wayfarer Lodgings near Frankfort, Michigan, remains a popular Northern Michigan vacation getaway just minutes away from Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Wayfarer Lodgings welcomes guests to experience bygone days in one of its quaint, retro...
Traverse City Restaurant Week is Here!
The highly anticipated week-long foodie event in Traverse City is here! Head to one of the 40 restaurants participating in Traverse City Restaurant Week between February 23 and February 29 for a delightful (and affordable!) culinary experience. Whether you're craving...
Culinary Medicine Training for Northern Michigan Healthcare Professionals
Fred Laughlin is unstoppable. Even though he retired last December after 27 years as director of Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute (GLCI), leading it to its designation as one of the country’s top cooking schools, Laughlin is onto his next...
The Best Team Trivia Spots in Northern Michigan
Grab a few of your friends, put your smarty pants on and head to one of the best team trivia nights in Northern Michigan (as voted on by 15,349 of you in MyNorth's Red Hot Best competition!). It's time to claim your trophy! Keep in mind many of these trivia nights are...
MyNorth’s 10 Most Popular Instagram Photos of 2019
These are MyNorth's most-liked photos; the very best Northern Michigan moments in 2019! Photo credit: you. Send your photo submissions to photo@traversemagazine.com or tag @mynorthmedia for a chance to be featured in the new year! We love seeing Up North through your...
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Event Features Premium Pours at 23 Wineries Throughout December
The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail is hosting a new month-long event showcasing premium wines being made on the peninsula. Similar to the trail’s highly successful Rosé All May and Hunt for the Reds of October, Premium Pour offers a featured premium wine at 23 wineries...
New Northern Michigan Wine Event Pairs Decadent Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Bubbly
The holiday season is all about indulging! And what better way to celebrate than with decadent mac 'n' cheese paired with larger-than-life bottles of bubbly?​ Yep, a Northern Michigan winery is pairing Mac & Magnums for a brand new food and wine experience.When...
You’ll Feel at Home at Boyne Valley Vineyards, the Petoskey Wine Region’s Newest Winery
Boyne Valley Vineyards is the newest winery in the Petoskey Wine Region, an area known for it's unique wine grapes and family-friendly tasting rooms. We chatted with Christi Mahaney, who owns the Northern Michigan winery with her husband, Tom, to learn more.What's...
The Accidentals Present TIME OUT, a Night of Songs and Stories
TIME OUT is a incredible night of songs and stories in Traverse City. You will laugh, you will cry, you will leave inspired and hopeful. Four award-winning writers (and friends) will take the stage together on Wednesday, November 27 at The Cathedral Barn at Historic...
Can You Answer These Northern Michigan Trivia Questions?
How much do you know about Northern Michigan? Let’s find out! James Earl JonesHoughtonCherry Jerry at The Cherry HutSunday, August 2, 2015Carleton VarneyThe DogmanMurdickSnyder's ShoesKeweenaw CountySecond place: Leelanau County Ryan Island in Siskiwit Lake on Isle...
5 Northern Michigan Outdoor Gifts for the Holidays
Warm the hearts, heels and heads of your favorite folks with these Northern Michigan oudoor gifts, all available at local stores. Stetson Hat A well-fitting Stetson fits in on the trout stream just as much as your favorite 4-weight rod. Check out the collaboration...
Sign Up for the FREE 2019 MyNorth Digital Advent Calendar!
In need of holiday shopping inspiration? Look no further. Every day in December, leading up to Christmas, we'll send you handpicked gift ideas featuring Northern Michigan shops and makers. You'll get everything from gifts for him and her, kids and grandparents,...
Northern Michigan Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner 2019
Make a reservation at these Northern Michigan restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner, and linger over conversations, not the dishes. Or gather at home with turkeys-to-go.Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving DinnerBoathouse Restaurant, Traverse City Order turkey and...
Flapjack & Flannel Festival Pairs Pancakes and Michigan Craft Beer—It’s Amazing
What could be more perfect this time of year than the Flapjack & Flannel Festival? Create TC is throwing the event of the season on November 9 at The Little Fleet (part of Traverse City Beer Week!). From the 30+ brews paired with delicious pancakes to the live...
Ride On! Mountain Biking in Northern Michigan
These protected places in Northern Michigan provide some of the finest mountain biking adventures in the Midwest. Hit the trail. Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area The Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area is a stunningly beautiful 140-acre recreational resource in the...
Tahquamenon Falls State Park is a Michigan Treasure. How Was it Created?
Today, the Tahquamenon Falls are among Michigan’s most photographed places. But prior to becoming the premier attraction at Michigan’s second-largest state park, the falls were known only to locals. Native Americans, missionaries and fur traders were once the only...
Leelanau Peninsula Wineries Share Decadent Holiday Food and Wine Pairings + Recipes
Your seemingly endless brainstorm for what dish to pass during the holidays stops here. Celebrate the start of the season and get inspired for your holiday gatherings while sampling mouthwatering wine and food pairings along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail during...