Armed with a fistful of change, we dig deep into the underground culture of fans who have created an oasis for an iconic game that is making a comeback in Northern Michigan. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you...
For the Love of the Nordic: A True Tale About the Magic of Movies
The film “Marqueetown” shares a true story set in Marquette, Michigan, of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and embracing the enduring magic of movies. (Catch a screening this spring or summer on its statewide tour.) This article first appeared in...
Your Northern Michigan Summer Music Mixtape: Side B
What ties an eclectic Northern Michigan summer mixtape together? From the biggest Northern-born bands to touring singer-songwriters on the rise, they all claim this one-of-a-kind part of Michigan as their siren song. Give it a listen. (And view Side A for even more...
Your Northern Michigan Summer Music Mixtape: Side A
What ties an eclectic Northern Michigan summer mixtape together? From the biggest Northern-born bands to touring singer-songwriters on the rise, they all claim this one-of-a-kind part of Michigan as their siren song. Give it a listen. (And find Side B for six more...
Top 15 Things Possibly Overheard at the Fresh Coast Film Festival
This past weekend I drove through an explosion of fall colors, across the rough Straits of Mackinac and through the Upper Peninsula until I landed in the vibrant and historic northern outpost of Marquette for the third-annual Fresh Coast Film Festival, an...
A Rustic Vacation: Spend the Night at the Wilderness State Park Cabins
When I set out to find a combination of gorgeous wild Michigan scenery, rustic cabin vibes and a remote location where I hoped for no cell signal, I thought it wouldn’t be easy. But sitting just a two-hour drive north of Traverse City, the historic Wilderness State...