Recent Ludington Articles
15+ Winter Events to Add Sparkle to Your New Year
As January rolls around, towns are buzzing with outdoor activities and cozy gatherings that embrace the magic of winter Up North. This is a...
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...
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...
Photos of the Month: Surreal Northern Michigan Skyscapes
May was simply magical! From dancing ribbons of light to summery sunsets and mystic starry skies, these photos shared with us on Instagram this past...
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...
Ludington Voted “Best Historic Small Town” in America
Ludington landed the #1 spot among popular U.S. small towns (fewer than 25,000 people), such as Carmel-by-the-Sea, California; Breckenridge,...
11 Northern Michigan Vacation Destinations for Summer Sojourns
From the beaches of Sleeping Bear Dunes to the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula, the most splendid Northern Michigan vacation destinations are only...
Ludington Region Restaurants, Trails, Craft Drink & More
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!
