Arcadia Region Articles

12 Outdoor Dining Favorites in Benzie, Manistee & Ludington Area

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...

13 Small Towns with Big Charm in the Benzie Region

These Northern Michigan towns set out the welcome mat with food, libations, music and fun in the sun. This article was featured in Vacation!...

The Insider’s List: 10 Things to Do from Benzie to Ludington

Get up close and personal with this coastal region from Benzie County to Ludington and all the forests, lakes and rivers in between. This article...

Winter Insider’s List: Local Tips from Benzie to Ludington

Winter is upon us! Explore six of our favorite ways to get up close and personal with this coastal region from Benzie County to Ludington and all...

Get Thanksgiving To-Go at these 13 Northern Michigan Restaurants

If waking up before sunrise to start cooking a turkey or spending all day preparing sides doesn't sound ideal, here are some local restaurants...

Fall Color Road Trip: Cruise Northern Michigan Coast on M-22

This delicious fall color tour along the southern stretch of Northern Michigan’s iconic M-22 offers gorgeous views and harvest-season markets....

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Explore Acardia

Saving Arcadia Dunes

M22 Road Trip with Arcadia Stop

Outdoors in the Arcadia Region

Hike Mt. Baldy

Arcadia Beach Offers Great Birdwatching

Arcadia Bluffs Golf, Try Lucky #13

Bike Arcadia Bluffs Trail

Arcadia Region Restaurants & Local Food

Arcadia Region Craft Drink

Stormcloud Brewing Company Crafting Community

Arcadia Region Videos

Manistee County History

A Throwback Textile Company Celebrates Michigan’s Lumberjacks

Discover how Manistee Log Marks is sharing history through handcrafted products that honor Michigan’s storied past. This article first appeared in...

Guardians of Lake Michigan: 6 Lighthouses to Fall in Love With

From Ludington to Manistee and Frankfort, these lighthouses stand as picturesque tributes to the coast’s dramatic maritime history. Spend a weekend...

How to Spend 24 Hours in Manistee, a City with a Storied Past

You may know Manistee by its Victorian facade and Old Christmas Weekend, and while you'll still find lumber-era charm today, the city’s focus has...

Summers are Magic at Arcadia’s Watervale Inn

There was a time and place during my childhood when I was sure my dad loved me. It was on our two trips each summer to the Watervale Inn in Arcadia,...

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Up North Kids

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.

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Traverse City (even on rainy days!)

From exploring the Children's Museum to family-friendly wineries, Traverse City offers endless options for kids and families!

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!

Getting to Northern Michigan

Photo(s) by Nate Richardson