Recent Charlevoix County Articles
In Shaggy’s We Trust: Michigan-Made Skis With a Cult Following
A family penchant for tinkering and fresh tracks gives birth to Michigan-inspired skis with a joy-stoked cult following. We tap into the obsession...
How We Winter: 6 Exhilarating Outdoor Adventures in Charlevoix
Go dogsledding, take a guided rafting trip, snowshoe by moonlight—get outside and play! Here are some of our favorite winter activities in the...
A Tasty Royale Secret to Unwrap in Boyne City
Visit Happy’s Taco Shop in Boyne City for a road trip-worthy secret menu item. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this...
Inside a Walloon Lake Cottage with Vintage Americana Spirit
One of the north's most talented design-and-build teams completes a classic shingle-style cottage on Walloon Lake in time for the loveliest of...
Summer Day Trips: 7 Sweet Small Towns Along the Chain of Lakes
This region of lakes, rivers, forests and old-fashioned downtowns is made for summer fun. Go explore Charlevoix and the charming small towns along...
10 Outdoor Dining Favorites in Charlevoix & the Chain of Lakes
Dining outdoors on a sunny day with a picturesque view is a vacation in itself. Here’s your go-to list of Charlevoix area restaurants with fantastic...
The Insider’s List: 10 Things to Do in the Charlevoix Area
Make the most of your Northern Michigan vacation in the charming Charlevoix region. From glamping on Beaver Island to antiquing in Elk Rapids, here...
North Stars: How Josephine Roberts is Protecting Walloon Lake & the World
Josephine Roberts is helping to preserve Walloon Lake—and the world—through her work at Adventure Scientists. This article first appeared in...
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Charlevoix County Restaurants, Trails, Craft Drink & More
Fresh Fish of Every Kind at John Cross Fisheries
Get Top Ten Farm Fresh Corn at Bolt's Farm
Harwood Gold's Maple Syrup Products...Pure Gold
Tap Into Maple Syrup at Curry Farms
Tips on Finding, Storing and Cooking with Morels
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.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!
