The goal? Explore Michigan's only National Park, Isle Royale in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, by paddleboard. The reward? Remote shores and epic memories. Grab the trip logistics + dive in for the full experience. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern...
PAID CONTENT A husband and wife head north across the Mackinac Bridge for a winter vacation on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Here are their tips, including where to eat, play and stay, for a long weekend in this snow-loving region of the Upper Peninsula. Most people don’t...
PAID CONTENT Swap your skis in for wheels this winter when you head to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and explore the fat tire biking trails in St. Ignace. Fat Tire Biking in St. Ignace Wintering in Northern Michigan demands grit, curiosity and layers (a lot of them). But...
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 damp gravel parking lot, a flock of geese honked above us as they headed south. It’s fall—our favorite time of year—and...
Exploring Ludington by bike has never been more fun! Learn how to plan your Northern Michigan biking adventure along with where to stop, where to eat and some trail tips.“Why haven’t we been here before?” My wife and I kept asking ourselves this as the quaint town of...
Escape is necessary. This is exactly why my wife, Laura, and I find ourselves sailing west from Charlevoix on the Emerald Isle ferry with another couple to try glamping on Beaver Island. We were headed to the Beaver Island Retreat, hoping to combine outdoor adventures...
PAID CONTENT St. Ignace is the perfect destination for an ice fishing trip in the Upper Peninsula. Wondering where to start? We’ve got what you need to know! Ice Fishing in St. Ignace Hop across the Mackinac Bridge this winter to St. Ignace to try your hand at ice...
Sam didn't want a dog. But when he found Layla abandoned in the woods of Alabama, he got one. Head out into the fields to discover the loving and indelible bond between a Leelanau County hunter and his dog. Featured in the October 2019 issue of Traverse...
Secret coves. Warm beaches. Forgotten homesteads. Lush forests. Let us take you closer to the authentic beauty of North Manitou Island. It's hard to believe North Manitou Islands's lush wilderness and untouched beaches exist so close to home. A deserted island is...
Right now, the already glorious Tunnel of Trees offers an early-bird bonus—wild trillium. And the seat of a vintage car is the ideal throne to soak up warm rays on its scenic curves.The journey begins in Harbor Springs. Our ride, a 1972 VW Super Beetle, couldn’t have...
Matt Cassidy learned how to sail with the Little Traverse Sailors in Harbor Springs when he was 7 years old—little did he know how far the skills he learned would take him. Today, Cassidy is an athlete for Team Oracle USA and competed this summer in the Louis Vuitton...
"Did she even care that I scooped her up off the side of the road that November day?" Sam Brown tells us about the day he found a dog in Northern Michigan, and his life was forever changed. Featured in the March 2016 issue of Traverse Magazine. My dog doesn’t care...
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