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 article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library....
With its tender shortcrust, layers of sweet-tart plums and rich, almondy frangipane, this in-season tart is the belle of fall baking. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want...
Come along on a scrumptious romp across Northern Michigan. Here’s the hot dish you need to eat well and raise a glass to the good life. We’re talking fancy burgers, dreamy pies, picnic dips, grilled cheese and more. Let’s go! This article first appeared in Traverse...
Patricia Soutas-Little is trailblazing innovative new child care options for Northern Michigan families. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library. Want Traverse delivered to your...
Down in the middle of rural Lake County is a place called Idlewild—once the most famous African-American resort in the country. In the shadows of legal segregation, this summer oasis was home to bright lights, big crowds and a classy nightclub scene where jazz legends...
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.
So you’ve finally found some mushrooms! But what’s next?
Onion lovers rejoice! From two of our best French onion recipes to a local restaurant serving bubbly skillets of irresistible fondue, here are our favorite ways to savor onions. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital...
Dear Michigan maple syrup fans, behold a smattering of decadent dessert recipes, just in time for holiday baking. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to...
While away a few beautiful hours in the coolest yard in town. The beer-and-cocktail garden at Yard & Lake in Northport is a must-visit. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library....
Neighbors in Leelanau County are finding the link between cultures and generations can be as elemental as sharing a meal. Grab a seat at the monthly potluck at The Friendship Community Center in Suttons Bay. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan....
PAID CONTENT The bones of the famed French Jesuit experienced not one, but two journeys home to the shores of St. Ignace, centuries apart. At the Museum of Ojibwa Culture in the Upper Peninsula find Father Marquette’s final resting place—and an epicenter of history...
PAID CONTENT From staying in an exquisite mansion to following a beacon to the beach, Ludington is calling. Take a step back in time with this fully immersive historical Ludington tour.Time travel? It’s possible in Northern Michigan—with a history lovers’ guide to a...
Art’s Tavern, Glen Haven beach and Northern Michigan locals like the legendary Tim Barr all make cameos in a new Sophie Bolen music video for her modern country/pop ballad. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse Northern Michigan....
PAID CONTENT This homeport’s generational smoked fish shops carry on a delicious Great Lakes tradition.Rich, buttery, gently smoky whitefish and lake trout are an irresistible Great Lakes delicacy. Seeking it out adds to the magic of living in and traveling the shore...
A tip of my garden hat—and hoe—to the volunteers rolling up their sleeves to rescue native Michigan wildflowers from construction sites in Leelanau County. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse Northern Michigan. Want to read...
Nope, we don’t think the elusive creature exists, but our belief in fun is sure sparked during the wet and wild days of early spring in Northern Michigan. Here's how to participate in a (real, but totally not serious) hunt for Bigfoot! This is a web original article...
From duck umbrellas to colorful rain boots, our editors at Traverse Northern Michigan magazine share some of their favorite outdoor gear for spring romps in the rain. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse Northern Michigan. Want to...
Here's how Northern Michigan retirees are finding jobs, and a sense of belonging, while saving the day for local small-town businesses. We take a look at an interesting trend happening at Horizon Books in Cadillac. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern...
Beatriz Moreno is the bilingual migrant specialist with Suttons Bay Public Schools, a liaison with Northwest Education Services and a true North Star. Learn more about her story plus six other incredible Northern Michigan women to celebrate this International Women's...
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