Northern Michigan Environment & Preservation Articles

6 Enchanting Winter Scenes Across Northern Michigan

From snow-covered landscapes to golden hour views, check out our favorite photos you shared with us on Instagram over the past month. Want to be...

Photos of the Month: An Ode to Fall in Northern Michigan

Farewell, October! We're swooning over these 9 gorgeous photos shared with us on Instagram over the past month. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive....

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...

8 Ways to Enjoy Benzie–Manistee Region Beaches & Coastline

The Benzie, Manistee and Ludington region is overflowing with enough sand and water to fit everyone’s beach-day dreams. Read on to find where to...

12 Michigan Wildflowers to Watch for This Spring

May is when the Northwoods really begin to burst with life, and the iconic, ephemeral trillium carpet the forest floor. But if you know where—and...

Photos of the Month: Magical Moments in Northern Michigan

From sorbet sunsets to a gorgeous double rainbow, these amazing photographs remind us of the magical moments we share Up North. Here are 6 of our...

April 2024 Swoon List: Our Editors’ Earth Day Favorites

We know where you can get the same geraniums as Grand Hotel. And a secret beach. Here’s what our editors are loving during Earth month. This is a...

Photos of the Month: 8 Dramatic Northern Michigan Waterscapes

March in Northern Michigan brought winter's final flurries, vibrant skies and early signs of spring. Here are 8 of our favorite photos from the...

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Our Natural World

In Search of Wild Orchids

The Science Behind Gull Island

A Week With Piping Plovers on North Manitou

In Search of Isle Royale Moose...And Bones

Our Environment

Liz Kirwood, Guardian of the Great Lakes

David Milarch & Archangel Ancient Tree Archive

Green Elk Rapids, From Recycling to Bird Habitat

The Mysteries of the Changing Fish in the Great Lakes

Land and Farm Preservation in Northern Michigan

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Incredible 88 Projects in 6 Years

Mawby & Leelanau Conservancy Partner for Farmland Preservation

Leelanau Conservancy Cedar River Preserve Grows to 546 Acres

Northport Residents Protect Farmland

State Parks & Sleeping Bear Dunes Videos