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Photos of the Month: An Ode to Fall in Northern Michigan
by Ashlyn Korienek | Nov 6, 2024 | Outdoors, Vacation
Farewell, October! We're swooning over these 9 gorgeous photos shared with us on Instagram over the past month. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive....
Our Favorite Fall Smells in Northern Michigan
by Cara McDonald | Oct 27, 2024 | Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Vacation
The top 6 scents of fall Up North, plus how to find them (and even take some home with you). This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our...
2024 Fall Color Map: Northern Michigan Weekly Updates for Peak Leaf Peeping
by Michael Stevens | Oct 24, 2024 | Outdoors, Vacation
Check weekly for the latest fall color updates as we track the changing leaves and best viewing spots with 9&10 News Chief Meteorologist Michael...
Visit Pond Hill Farm, the Land of Gnomes & Giant Pumpkins
by Carly Simpson | Oct 3, 2024 | Counties, Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
At a bend in the road, you’ll find a farm that’s truly magic. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more...
48 Hours on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Fall
by Carly Simpson | Oct 2, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
Our managing editor heads north, way north, for an unforgettable autumn adventure. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find...
8 Favorite Instagram Photos From September Up North
by Ashlyn Korienek | Oct 2, 2024 | Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
So long, summer! Here are 8 of our favorite photos shared with us on Instagram this past month in Northern Michigan. Want to be featured? Tag us or...
10 Fabulous Fall Spots for Cider and Donuts in Northern Michigan
by Cara McDonald | Oct 1, 2024 | Food & Drink, Live Here
Our staff at MyNorth and 9&10 News shares picks for the best autumn treats in Northern Michigan. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more?...
30 October Events to Put On Your Fall Bucket List
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Sep 27, 2024 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
October’s arrival in Northern Michigan brings cider sipping and harvest festivities. We've included a bit of something for everyone on this list of...
6 Fall Color Destinations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula That’ll Knock Your Socks Off
by Allison Jarrell and Carly Simpson | Sep 25, 2024 | Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Planning a fall color tour? Here are six iconic spots we dream of visiting again and again and again. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more?...
A Warm Welcome: Explore Petoskey Wine Country this Fall
by Emily Tyra | Sep 11, 2024 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns, Vacation
Crisp and sultry wines, dreamy views and September's still-sunny skies. You in? An under-the-radar getaway awaits in Petoskey's wine country. This...
Long Live Althea: Come Aboard with Compass Rose Sailing
by Kim Schneider | Aug 2, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Born 60 years ago in the Netherlands and raised by one of the most notable sailors of all time, this storied racing queen has once again found her...
Beachcomb for Lake Superior Agates
by Emily Tyra | Jan 17, 2024 | Evergreen, Outdoors, Towns
The beaches at Grand Marais are excellent hunting grounds for the ancient Lake Superior agate, a semi-precious stone made up of concentric circles of microcrystaline quartz reddened by iron. Here’s the lowdown on what you’re seeking.
MyNorth’s Top 10 Instagram Posts of 2023
by Rachel Souillere | Dec 28, 2023 | Live Here, Outdoors, Vacation
From gorgeous Northern Michigan homes to rock hunting, national media mentions and northern lights, here are MyNorth's top 10 Instagram posts of...
15 Cozy Cabins to Rent for a Relaxing Weekend Getaway
by Gina Marie Jeffries | Nov 20, 2023 | Vacation
The time-honored tradition of a little cabin in the big Northwoods takes on extra enchantment during the hush of the offseason. Plan your next great...
November 2023 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorites this Month
by Allison Jarrell, Cara McDonald, Carly Simpson and Rachel Souillere | Nov 16, 2023 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
Small-town bookstores and bestselling authors, teensy tiny log cabins, the fantastical “Orehenge” sunrise in Marquette. Here’s what our editors are...
Kick Off the Holiday Season in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Nov 16, 2023 | Events, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
Celebrate the start of the holidays in Northern Michigan with Erickson Center for the Arts' annual Deck the Walls Holiday Gala on November 25,...
Visit Black Rocks in Marquette for Ethereal Fall & Winter Views
by Allison Jarrell and Rachel Souillere | Nov 13, 2023 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
They may be best known for summer cliff diving, but the Black Rocks at the tip of Marquette’s Presque Isle Park also offer ethereal views in fall...
2023 Fall Color Map: Peak Fall Color in Northern Michigan
by Tom O'Hare Chief Meteorologist 9&10 News and Carly Simpson | Oct 26, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
From Ludington and Cadillac to Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey and the Upper Peninsula, here’s our week-by-week look at fall foliage across the...
Fall Color Update: Northern Michigan’s Tunnel of Trees
by Allison Acosta | Oct 20, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
The iconic M-119 Tunnel of Trees, which stretches from Harbor Springs to Cross Village, is finally beginning to show off its fall colors! Keep...
Fall Color Road Trip: Cruise Northern Michigan Coast on M-22
by Allison Jarrell and Carly Simpson | Oct 10, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
This delicious fall color tour along the southern stretch of Northern Michigan’s iconic M-22 offers gorgeous views and harvest-season markets....
Stay in a Treehouse During Northern Michigan’s Fall Color Season
by Anna Faller | Oct 5, 2023 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
A magical treehouse village in Northern Michigan lets you sleep among the trees during peak fall color. This article first appeared in Traverse...
October 2023: 20 Fall Events to Explore in Northern Michigan
by Ashlyn Korienek, Allison Acosta and MyNorthTickets | Sep 27, 2023 | Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
October’s arrival in Northern Michigan signals pumpkin picking, hay rides, cider sipping and harvest festivities. It’s also the perfect time to tack...
Jeepers Creepers: Head to St. Ignace for Autumn Leaf Peeping and Jeep Creeping
by Allison Acosta and MyNorth Custom Studios for St. Ignace Visitors Bureau | Sep 15, 2023 | Counties, Events, Outdoors
PAID CONTENT St. Ignace is set to host its annual Strait U.P. Jeep Creep, a fall-themed trail riding event (exclusively for Jeeps!) at the end of...
15 Northern Michigan Events to Put on Your List This September
by Allison Jarrell, Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Aug 30, 2023 | Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
September marks the inevitable end of summer in Northern Michigan, but we're keeping the party going with beer festivals, wine tours and more local...
Experience an Evening in Bavaria at Traverse City’s Germanfest
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Aug 22, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
Unpack your lederhosen and grab your favorite beer stein, Germanfest returns to Traverse City this September at Trinity Lutheran Church &...
The Best Babymoon Destinations in Northern Michigan
by Rachel Souillere | Aug 1, 2023 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
Going on a getaway before welcoming a new little one into your life has become a trend for millennial parents-to-be. From Boyne Mountain to the Inn...
Red Hot Best of the Best: Ski Resort, Golf Course, Downtown & More
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff and Rachel Souillere | Jun 21, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns, Vacation
Meet Red Hot Best 2023's new "Best of the Best" category! These five new categories competed all across Northern Michigan to see who was truly...
You Have to See These 11 Epic Photos from Michigan Sky Media
by Carly Simpson | Mar 31, 2023 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
Tyler Leipprandt, the Traverse City–based content creator and certified drone pilot behind Michigan Sky Media photography, is known for hanging out...
E-Bike Guide: Where to Rent E-Bikes Across Northern Michigan
by Cindy Ross | Mar 22, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Looking to level up your biking game? With summer quickly approaching here are our favorite spots to rent e-bikes in Northern Michigan + related...
Lakes & Trails to Explore at Sand Lakes Quiet Area
by Allison Acosta and Rachel Souillere | Mar 7, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Surround yourself with gorgeous Northern Michigan scenery while taking a peaceful hike just a short drive from Traverse City. From wildflower spring...
Libby’s Picks: 20 Thanksgiving Dinners & Events in Northern Michigan
by Libby Stallman, Ashlyn Korienek and Rachel Souillere | Nov 16, 2022 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Towns
From can't-miss Thanksgiving dinners (both in-person and to-go!) to tree lightings and parades to kick off the holiday season, here are the Northern...
November Swoon List: What Our Editors Are Obsessed with this Month
by Rachel Souillere, Allison Acosta, Carly Simpson, Lissa Edwards, Cara McDonald and Emily Tyra | Nov 11, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
From Instagram-worthy sweet treats in the Upper Peninsula to watching winter surfing in Frankfort, here are the adventures, restaurants and...
2 Perfect Late Autumn Adventures with Lodging Deals + Food Stops
by Carly Simpson | Nov 3, 2022 | Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Head to Walloon Lake and downtown Petoskey for perfect late-autumn adventures. From fly fishing on a nearly empty river (thanks to deer hunting...
Find a Fall Oasis at Suttons Bay’s Newest Hiking Trail
by Kandace Chapple | Nov 1, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
A new natural beauty, Stites Natural Area protected by Leelanau Conservancy, showcases the beauty of Suttons Bay. Here's how to get there, where to...
4 Timeless Northern Michigan Inns for a Cozy Getaway
by Heather Johnson Durocher | Oct 28, 2022 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
Storied stays: From an elegant hotel in Marquette to a charming Ludington B&B, these four Northern Michigan inns combine history and hospitality...
2022 Fall Color Map: Peak Fall Color in Northern Michigan
by Tom O'Hare Chief Meteorologist 9&10 News, Rachel Souillere and Carly Simpson | Oct 26, 2022 | Outdoors, Vacation
From mid-Michigan to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, here's our week-by-week look at fall foliage in Northern Michigan in partnership with Tom O’Hare,...
Michigan Pasty Recipe Featuring Fall’s Favorite Root Vegetables
by Stacey Brugeman | Oct 25, 2022 | Food & Drink
Rooted in tradition! In an autumn reinterpretation of a pasty, the humble rutabaga—and just about every other root vegetable you can think...
Find Local Gifts and Sip Craft Cocktails at TC’s Shop & Sip Event
by Ashlyn Korienek | Oct 17, 2022 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns
Get ahead of the holiday rush! This November, spend an afternoon browsing handmade gifts from 50+ local vendors while sipping craft cocktails at...
From Our Editor: Insider’s Guide to Fall Design Inspiration
by Cara McDonald | Oct 17, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Join along as our Executive Editor Cara McDonald talks with three NoMi creatives—Megan Gilger, Allison Harlow and Forget-Me-Not—and shares their...
Bike 30+ Miles of Trails at Glacial Hills Pathway in Bellaire
by Kandace Chapple | Oct 14, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Extend your summer mountain biking this fall in Northern Michigan with a trip along a forested Bellaire pathway. This article first appeared in...
Turn-by-Turn Directions for the Perfect Cadillac Fall Color Tour
by Carly Simpson | Oct 14, 2022 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
If you've seen our fall color map, you know the center of our state hits peak fall color before other regions (around the same time as the Upper...
Petoskey Brewing’s New Taproom Now Open on Tunnel of Trees
by Carly Simpson | Oct 6, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns, Vacation
Pair your Northern Michigan fall color drive on M-119’s famously scenic Tunnel of Trees with a stop at Petoskey Brewing. This article first appeared...
Unforgettable Fall Vacations Start at The Homestead
by Carly Simpson and MyNorth Custom Studios for The Homestead | Oct 5, 2022 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
PAID CONTENT Make The Homestead your basecamp for a sophisticated and relaxing fall getaway in Northern Michigan.Fall in Northern Michigan is...
Travel to 10 Upper Peninsula Waterfalls for Stunning Fall Color
by Allison Acosta | Oct 3, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Six days. Ten waterfalls. Countless photo ops. This fall in Northern Michigan, hit the backroads across Michigan's Upper Peninsula for a color tour...
10 Not-to-Miss Fall Color Hikes in Northern Michigan
by Allison Acosta | Sep 23, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
These 10 off-the-beaten-path hikes in Northern Michigan will take you away from the crowds and into fall color bliss. This article first appeared in...
Celebrate Fall in Northern Michigan with these Can’t-Miss October Events
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Sep 22, 2022 | Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
It's finally fall in Northern Michigan! October welcomes harvest dinners, wine tastings, color tours and many more local events all month long.This...
Celebrate Secret Summer on Northern Michigan’s Sunrise Side
by Kim Schneider | Sep 20, 2022 | Outdoors, Vacation
Soak up September’s still-warm lakes and sunny days while you spend a three-day weekend exploring Northern Michigan’s eastern shoreline from Oscoda...
Enjoy Fall Colors & Red Wine at 21 Leelanau Peninsula Wineries
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Sep 16, 2022 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Vacation
What’s a Northern Michigan fall color tour without a stop for wine? All October long, go leaf peeping and taste red wines at 20+ wineries along the...
Explore a Historic Small Town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula This Fall
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Sep 9, 2022 | Events, History, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
If you've ever wondered about the rich history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, then get ready for the Erickson Center for the Arts' Heritage Cottage...
Celebrate Fall Up North at Traverse City’s Annual Germanfest
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Sep 6, 2022 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
Willkommen! TC Germanfest is back this month for its 10th annual celebration featuring German brews, brats and family fun at Trinity Lutheran Church...
MyNorth Media’s Top 10 Instagram Photos of 2021
by Rachel Souillere | Dec 29, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
2021 was the year for Northern Michigan outdoor adventures! From some of Up North's most gorgeous summertime hikes to stunning winter views, MyNorth...
10 Things to Do in 3 Days at Sleeping Bear Dunes: Fall Fun
by MyNorth Custom Studios for Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Bureau | Nov 18, 2021 | Counties, Northern Michigan Videos, Outdoors, Vacation
| PAID CONTENT This fall, head out and explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s...
Try These Thanksgiving Side Dishes from Oryana in Traverse City
by Carly Simpson | Nov 8, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
The team at Oryana Community Co-op in Traverse City shares a vegetarian Northern Michigan Thanksgiving dinner, celebrating plump squash, farm-fresh...
4 Endless Fall Views in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
by Kim Schneider | Oct 27, 2021 | Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is home to some of the state's most photographed overlooks. Visiting by chairlift, ski jump elevator, foot or car, find...
Lunch with a View: Don’t Miss this Harbor Springs Fall Color Hike
by Carly Simpson | Oct 18, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Towns
Searching for a Northern Michigan Fall adventure? Head to Harbor Springs and grab this ready-made meal and find the best place to take it, which...
Hop On This Self-Guided Leelanau Peninsula Winery Tour By Bike
by Rachel Souillere | Oct 14, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Hop on the TART Trail in Suttons Bay and head to Hop Lot, Big Little Wines & Shady Lane Cellars on this self-guided beer and wine tour in...
8 Up North Fall Color Tour Stops from Petoskey to Gaylord
by Laurel Manke | Oct 13, 2021 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
The pristine woodlands east of Petoskey and northeast of Gaylord are ripe with lesser-known fall foliage displays. Wherever the road takes you,...
100-Year-Old Jacob’s Farm in Traverse City is a Must for Fall Fun
by Kim Schneider | Oct 12, 2021 | Counties, Towns
A generations-old Traverse City family farm has managed to stay in farming by offering food and fun for people of all ages. From the famous corn...
On the Table: One-Pot Bison & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash
by Stacey Brugeman | Oct 11, 2021 | Food & Drink
October's On the Table recipe is an Indigenous-inspired one-pot supper that will warm your soul this fall. This article first appeared in Traverse...
Hit St. Ignace Trails for Fall Color Hiking in Upper Peninsula
by Sam Brown and MyNorth Custom Studios for St. Ignace Visitors Bureau | Sep 1, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
PAID CONTENT Head north to explore spectacular St. Ignace trails for fall color hiking in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.As we laced our boots in the...