Explore crystal-clear waters like never before. This paddle in Elk Rapids is a stunning, can't-miss adventure. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital subscription options. It’s my perspective above Elk Lake that I so enjoy...
Looking to level up your biking game? With summer quickly approaching here are our favorite spots to rent e-bikes in Northern Michigan + related articles below on other local rental guides and some of our favorite biking trails to explore. This article first appeared...
From its new home in Charlevoix, Warrior Sailing pairs veterans and sailboats to find healing on the open water through forging relationships and teamwork. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find this article and more when you...
These chunks of fossilized coral keep us enchanted—and endlessly searching. If you're from Michigan, you understand the lure of the Petoskey stone.When rock hunting along Lake Michigan’s shoreline for Petoskey stones, it’s best to get the fossilized coral wet to...
Kevin Gauthier, the owner of gem and jewelry store Korner Gem in Traverse City, is a seasoned rock hunter and a pro at finding Petoskey stones. He was kind enough to share his best advice with us and fellow Petoskey stone hunters. (Even experienced rock rounds may not...
Find a pretty landscape. Set up an easel and canvas. Hold your paintbrush and palette just so and ... practice, practice, practice. You are now a plein air painter. This article is featured in the June 2017 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Get your...
The subtle, soulful beauty of Michigan’s Northwoods fills writer Cindy Ross' heart as she takes a four-day backpacking trip with her family on a gentle stretch of the North Country Trail. The first time I saw the sandy North Country Trail (NCT) high above the Manistee...
A mom, dad, two kids and two of their friends load up the canoes for a five-day paddle on the iconic Manistee River. Upshot: easy paddling, no people, a healthy dose of nature, and time to reconnect in the flow. When we pull our canoe-laden pick-up truck off the dirt...
Traverse City bike shop Brick Wheels, looks pretty much like other quality cycle shops in Northern Michigan, but hang out a while, look a bit closer and a little known piece of Tim Brick's business is revealed, a piece that's all about giving back. Find this story in...
With vacation time brief and adventure calling, the Ross family hops the ferry for an easy overnight escape on South Manitou Island. Their verdict: so totally worth it!Captain Jim Munoz powers his ferryboat out from the Leland harbor and across the 250-foot-deep...
Photo(s) by Dave Weidner
