Recent Petoskey Articles

11 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Northern Michigan

You don't need to be at Times Square to have a spectacular New Year's Eve. Northern Michigan is brimming with festive parties, fireworks and...

The North’s Wonka: Meet Mike Davies of Crow & Moss Chocolate

Inside a renovated factory in Petoskey, Mike Davies is crafting fantastical chocolate bars. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern...

How We Winter: 6 Fun-Filled Outdoor Activities Near Petoskey

Take a snowy hike, go horseback riding, try new-tech ski bikes—get outside and play! Here are some of our favorite winter activities in the...

From Farm to Food Truck: Petoskey’s Bear Creek Organic Farm

At Petoskey’s Bear Creek Organic Farm, every meal is seed to field to your picnic table. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan....

8 Favorite Instagram Photos From September Up North

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...

A Warm Welcome: Explore Petoskey Wine Country this Fall

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...

Photos of the Month: 8 Stunning Summer Scenes

Tropical blue hues. Coral sunrises. Sailboats on Grand Traverse Bay. These 8 Instagram photos capture the essence of summer in Northern Michigan....

Wish You Were Here: Balloons Over Bay Harbor

Balloons Over Bay Harbor is a favorite September event. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you...

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Summer Camps for Kids

These Northern Michigan summer camps embrace a love of the outdoors and the arts.

Endless Summer Family Fun

There are endless opportunities for outdoor fun, so we’ve created this list of 10 healthy and affordable Northern Michigan summer activities to keep your family moving. 

Best Beaches For Kids

We asked our readers to share their favorite spots to take young children to cool off (bonus points for places with playgrounds, restrooms, and picnic tables). These are their picks for best Northern Michigan beaches for kids.

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Traverse City (even on rainy days!)

From exploring the Children's Museum to family-friendly wineries, Traverse City offers endless options for kids and families!

Best Biking For Kids

Sometimes difficult terrain or cars zipping by can make riding too difficult for kids. Read on for our picks of the best Northern Michigan bike trails for kids.

Make It a Day on Mackinac Island

Forts, fudge, biking the island and horse-drawn carriage rides. It's kid heaven...and parents love it, too!

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