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Inside a Modern Mediterranean Home on Old Mission Peninsula

Lake Michigan spreading its azure hues across the horizon is a fitting backdrop for this perfectly executed villa near Traverse City. This Up North...

September 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Favorites This Month

A VW bus-turned-coffee shop. Fragrant black garlic. Local thrift shops. Here’s what our editors are loving this month. This is a MyNorth.com...

Explore the Shore: Snorkel a Secret Shipwreck near Traverse City

A crew of four friends set off to snorkel a Lake Michigan shipwreck. Dive below the waves with them. This article first appeared in Traverse...

Essential Summer Road Trip: Old Mission Peninsula

With rolling vineyards and orchards, roadside farm and flower stands, and surrounding big blue bays, the 18-mile cruise up Traverse City’s Old...

Inside a Magnificent Modern Farmhouse with Vineyard Views

With views of vineyards, horse pastures and miles of water, this luxury countryside home has everything you'd ever dream of—right down to man's best...

Antique Day Trips: Visit This Old Barn on Old Mission Peninsula

Looking for an out-and-about fall afternoon packed with delights? Northern Michigan’s antique shops are filled with untold treasures. Our final...

Northern Michigan U-Picks: Best Places for Local Fruit

Northern Michigan U-Picks: Looking for a place to hand pick local cherries, apples, or blueberries? Here’s a list of the best U-Pick farms in the area.

Three Perfect Days in Northern Michigan: Our Editors’ Way

We’ve always known this place was special—now the world is taking note. The latest? United Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Hemispheres, features...

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Explore Old Mission Peninsula

Five Must-Do's On Old Mission Peninsula

Take An Old Mission Fall Color Tour

Old Mission Lighthouse Park, Hike & Tour

Two Friends On a Mission to Honor Legacy

Wineries & Wine in the Old Mission Region

Old Mission & Traverse City Wineries

Six 2020 Wine Releases on Old Mission

Find Old Mission Wineries with Gorgeous Views

Brys Estate's Secret Lavender Garden

Check Out More Old Mission Region Craft Drinks

Old Mission Region Videos

Old Mission & Traverse City Restaurants

Guide to Old Mission & Traverse City Restaurants

Old Mission & Traverse City Outdoor Dining

Old Mission & Traverse City Restaurants, Trails & More

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Best Traverse City Weekend. Ever.

30 Red Hot Best in Traverse City

Get Outdoors in the Old Mission Region

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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.

Seven Rainy Day Activites for Kids in Traverse City

From 25-cent matinees and hands-on art to learning about Great Lakes ecology, there are plenty of things to do with kids in Traverse City on a rainy day.

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.

Head to Mackinac Island for the Day

Forts, easy biking, horse-drawn everything, lots of fudge. Heck, even the ferry ride is an adventure!