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

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

by Ashlyn Korienek | Dec 23, 2024 | Counties, Events, Live Here, Towns, Vacation

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...

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30 October Events to Put On Your Fall Bucket List

30 October Events to Put On Your Fall Bucket List

by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Sep 27, 2024 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation

October’s arrival in Northern Michigan brings cider sipping and harvest festivities. We've included a bit of something for everyone on this list of...

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Keeping it Old School at a Renovated Frankfort Farmhouse

Keeping it Old School at a Renovated Frankfort Farmhouse

by Elizabeth Edwards | Aug 15, 2024 | Counties, Live Here, Towns

A Chicago couple transforms their summer cottage in Northern Michigan into a year-round home worthy of its venerable history. This article first...

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10 Kid-Friendly Activities at Sleeping Bear Dunes for Families

10 Kid-Friendly Activities at Sleeping Bear Dunes for Families

by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jul 23, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation

Home to 35 miles of pristine lakeshore, dozens of hiking trails, sandy beaches perfect for picnics and much more, Sleeping Bear Dunes National...

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12 Outdoor Dining Favorites in Benzie, Manistee & Ludington Area

12 Outdoor Dining Favorites in Benzie, Manistee & Ludington Area

by Allison Acosta | Jul 18, 2024 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns

Is there anything better than dining in the sunshine with a fresh breeze? Check out these charming cafés, an iconic waterfront hangout, a sweet food...

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A Dream Flower Farm: Sow She Grows in Frankfort, Michigan

A Dream Flower Farm: Sow She Grows in Frankfort, Michigan

by Emily Hopcian | Jul 14, 2024 | Counties, Farm and Agriculture, Live Here, People, Towns

Northern Michigan flower farmer Charla Burgess wears many hats—mother, gardener, activist. She’s weathered storms in her life, but nurturing her...

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Mark Evan's Honeycrisp Apple Gamble

by Kim Skeltis
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Crescent Bakery in the North's Top Ten

by Lissa Edwards
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Grow Benzie Rooted in Food & Community

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It's All the Buzz at Sleeping Bear Farms

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All Things Morel Mushrooms

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Stormcloud Brewing Company Brews Beer & Community

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Farm to Flask At Iron Fish Distillery

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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.

Kid-Friendly Farms with Petting Zoos, Snacks (and Wine)!

Learn about the animals up close and personal and return for seasonal fun like pumpkin patches and corn mazes.

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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