Cara McDonald
How We Winter: Explore Gaylord’s Snowy Playground

How We Winter: Explore Gaylord’s Snowy Playground

Seek solace among old-growth pines. Ride 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Visit a place known simply as "the big wild." These are some of our favorite wintertime activities in the Gaylord and Grayling region. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern...

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The Hidden World of the Traverse City Horse Shows

The Hidden World of the Traverse City Horse Shows

In a world where fortunes are made and lost by the brush of a hoof and a hundredth of a second, a pair of unlikely up-and-comers bursts onto Traverse City's horse show scene—a scene that has caught the eye of the international equestrian sports community. This article...

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An Ode to Northern Michigan’s “Fudgies”

An Ode to Northern Michigan’s “Fudgies”

There’s no sugar-coating the nickname for out-of-towners Up North: fudgies. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to your door or inbox monthly? View our print...

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Ask Farmer Andrea: Low-Maintenance Veggie Gardening

Ask Farmer Andrea: Low-Maintenance Veggie Gardening

As warmer days return to Northern Michigan, gardening is on our minds—specifically, how to make it easier. The answer: planters galore. Here’s what you need to know about starting your own container garden. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print...

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14 Amazing Northern Michigan Summer Camps for Kids

14 Amazing Northern Michigan Summer Camps for Kids

Help your kids abandon their screens and fall in love with Northern Michigan summers just like you did. These classic sleep-away summer camps will immerse them in a world of fireflies, cheesy songs, campfires, soggy swimsuits and starry skies. Plus: Three camps the...

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February 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorites This Month

February 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorites This Month

A new Mackinac Island podcast. A winter weekend in Canada. Greek Month at Rico’s Cafe. 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. Hopes for a white wonderland...

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