Bay Harbor Region Articles
11 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Northern Michigan
You don't need to be at Times Square to have a spectacular New Year's Eve. Northern Michigan is brimming with festive parties, fireworks and...
The North’s Wonka: Meet Mike Davies of Crow & Moss Chocolate
Inside a renovated factory in Petoskey, Mike Davies is crafting fantastical chocolate bars. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern...
How We Winter: 6 Fun-Filled Outdoor Activities Near Petoskey
Take a snowy hike, go horseback riding, try new-tech ski bikes—get outside and play! Here are some of our favorite winter activities in the...
Have You Tried the Wagyu Steak Flight at Vintage Chophouse in Bay Harbor?
A new, indulgent flight at Vintage Chophouse pairs Wagyu cuts with your choice of whiskey or wine. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern...
From Farm to Food Truck: Petoskey’s Bear Creek Organic Farm
At Petoskey’s Bear Creek Organic Farm, every meal is seed to field to your picnic table. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan....
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...
Restaurants, Trails, Craft Drink & More
Bay Harbor Region Restaurants & Local Food
Discover Bay Harbor Food and Drink
by MyNorth News Service
8 Petoskey Restaurants with Outdoor Dining
by Olivia Fellows
Breakfast Among the Tops at Original Pancake House
by Tim Tebeau
Vintage Chophouse at Inn at Bay Harbor
by MyNorth News Service
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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.Â
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!
