by Allison Acosta | Oct 21, 2024 | Counties, History, Towns
More than three decades ago, Linda Alice Dewey was drawn to a small, overgrown cemetery in the woods of Glen Arbor—a gravesite lost to time. She couldn’t have guessed that she’d be leading the charge to resurrect this piece of buried history. This article first...
by Lissa Edwards | May 22, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
Fishtown in Leland, Michigan, is a historic enclave of 19th-century Lake Michigan shanties turned into eclectic boutiques, eateries and art galleries. Perched at the edge of the Leland Harbor and at the mouth of the Leland River, it’s a must-visit on your...
by Lissa Edwards | May 20, 2024 | Counties, Towns
From winery bike rides to lavender picnics, here are 10 of our favorite ways to discover the treasures of the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the low-down on the best...
by Lissa Edwards | Sep 21, 2023 | Counties, History, Towns, Vacation
When Turner Booth pondered buying the rundown Glen Arbor Mill, little did he know how much its past would shape its future—and his. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want...
by Allison Acosta, Rachel Souillere, Lissa Edwards, Cara McDonald and Carly Simpson | Jun 15, 2023 | Counties, History, Outdoors, Towns
We’ve always known this place was special—now the world is taking note. The latest? United Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Hemispheres, features “Three Perfect Days in Traverse City.” The United team hit the iconic highlights—here’s what we’d layer on for true...
by Lissa Edwards | Oct 18, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Saved from recent high-water levels that threatened its very foundation, Fishtown in Leland, one of Northern Michigan’s most iconic tourist attractions is working to help with a save of its own: preserving the state’s fading commercial fishing heritage. This article...
by Carly Simpson | Jul 11, 2022 | Counties, History, Towns, Vacation
We couldn’t be more excited that Glen Haven’s historic Sleeping Bear Inn is being renovated, with plans to reopen to the public. The property, owned by the National Park Service, has been leased to the nonprofit Balancing Environment and Rehabilitation (BEAR), led by...
by Lissa Edwards | Jun 22, 2022 | Counties, Towns
Finding the farmhouse within: A visionary architect and a talented building crew turn this century-old Glen Arbor family cottage into a modern Northern Michigan farmhouse. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find this article and...
by Kandace Chapple | Jun 14, 2022 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
The Inn thing! Spend a relaxing weekend at Canfield House in Onekama, the 2022 Red Hot Best first place winner for the Bed & Breakfast and Place for a Wedding categories. A historic home in Onekama—once the summer residence of lumber baron Charles Canfield and...
