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 home port in the Great Lakes. Come aboard Althea with Compass Rose Sailing Company. This article first appeared in...
A monastery on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula delivers delightful jam.
Head to De Vor Dairy Farm & Creamery in Kalkaska, where the only rule is: Please, cuddle the cows. Here's how to get up close and personal with these sociable and curious creatures. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and...
Eat and drink your way around the world with Northern Michigan foodie experts as your guides. These four culinary adventures, led by the owners of Little Traverse Inn, Left Foot Charley, Martha's Leelanau Table and chocolatier Madeleine Vedel, will feed your...
They light up the night and lift our hearts. Make your winter fabulously festive with stops at these annual family-friendly Northern Michigan Christmas light displays from Suttons Bay to Charlevoix.This article was updated on November 12, 2024, for you to continue to...
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 to Rogers City. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find this article and more when...
Harvest Hosts offer low-cost experiential camping across Michigan—and beyond. From Brengman Brothers in Traverse City to Boyne Valley Vineyards in Petoskey, here's where to make reservations and what to expect during your stay. This article first appeared in Traverse...
From a drive-in movie screening in Honor to celebrating lilacs on Mackinac Island, here are four of our favorite ways to say hello to summer in Northern Michigan. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find this article and more when...
PAID CONTENT For a few days away or a major vacay, our neighbor to the north welcomes adventurers of all stripes. Here are 9 can't-miss adventures from Sault Ste. Marie Tourism. The bridge between Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Canada has become a...
These 10 Northern Michigan restaurants, from Munising to Glen Arbor and beyond, are worth a stop on your next Northern Michigan road trip. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want...
Abby Foster, the woman behind the revered clothing brand Toile and Stripes in Suttons Bay is crafting thoughtful, handmade clothing with transitional designs and responsibly sourced goods for the residents of Northern Michigan and beyond. When she was in her early...
Traverse Magazine and Leelanau Conservancy alum Carolyn Faught is finding a colorful—and meaningful—mission in life’s next chapter with Omena Cut Flowers. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital...
Tired of dime-a-dozen tourist trinkets? Here are some places where you can be the maker. Explore glass blowing, pottery or photography in these four different Northern Michigan cities from Traverse City to Ludington.  This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern...
PAID CONTENT Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island leads the way on modern meeting and conference trends by offering extraordinary experiences—from guided sunrise hikes to farm-to-ferry dining—and exceptional customer service.Greg Caldwell was so focused on running...
Local animal rescues in Northern Michigan are facilitating lifelong friendships for pets and people of all ages. From a senior duo who adopted each other to the TikTok rescue queen, learn about the stories that will inspire your next pet foster or adoption. Plus, tips...
PAID CONTENT The National Cherry Festival—this year on its 96th annual bash—sets out with one guiding goal in mind: help the cherry industry keep thriving.Nita Send knows she'll encounter just a small percentage of the half-million people who visit the National Cherry...
With delicious homemade cookies and tasty traditions, Tom's Mom's Cookies keeps the magic of the holiday season alive in Harbor Springs, Northern Michigan and beyond.The sky is a cloudless robin’s egg blue and the weather unseasonably warm, as a woman in a white polar...
Meet Curtis Warnes, owner of Curtis Warnes Functional Art (formerly called Steel Appeal) in Empire, who has found his niche—and passion—in art reminiscent of a Michigan beach or the Northwoods. Explore his process, designs, partnerships and life he is making along the...
Come November, thoughts turn to places for gathering around communal tables by a crackling fire, and if we get really lucky, inside a sprawling lodge on a lake for a Northern Michigan vacation. Make it happen by exploring six of the North's coziest cabins, lodges and...
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 out if each of their spots lives up to their iconic status and learn how you can find these Northern Michigan Fall color...
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