Recent Mason County Articles
11 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Northern Michigan
by Ashlyn Korienek | Dec 23, 2024 | Counties, Events, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
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...
Start Your Summer with 20 Northern Michigan Events
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | May 22, 2024 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
As summer returns in Northern Michigan, our weekends and evenings are filled with barbecues, bonfires and any excuse to enjoy a few brews in the...
18 Concerts for Your Summer Bucket List
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | May 8, 2024 | Counties, Events, Live Here
Let the good times roll! Celebrate the start of summer in Northern Michigan with 18 upcoming concerts and music festivals. This is a MyNorth.com...
Ludington Voted “Best Historic Small Town” in America
by MyNorth News Service | Apr 10, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
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
by Jeff Smith | Mar 21, 2024 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
From the beaches of Sleeping Bear Dunes to the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula, the most splendid Northern Michigan vacation destinations are only...
Ludington State Park is Closing: Hurry and Do These 4 Things
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Feb 8, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
Ludington State Park is one of Michigan’s most popular state parks, known for its sugar-sand shores on Lake Michigan, beautiful hikes to towering...
18 Holiday Events Across Northern Michigan This December
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Dec 1, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
It's the most wonderful time of the year! From lantern-lit hikes to brunch with Santa, these 18 festive Northern Michigan events celebrate winter's...
Winter Insider’s List: Local Tips from Benzie to Ludington
by Carly Simpson | Nov 27, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
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...
31 Festive Northern Michigan Events Happening in November
by Ashlyn Korienek, Allison Acosta and MyNorthTickets | Oct 27, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns
November welcomes holiday festivities and end-of-fall events! From wine tastings to holiday markets, light parades and more, here are 31 local...
Travel for All: How Ludington is Embracing Accessible Travel
by Sarah Bence | Aug 1, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
The beach within reach! The lakeside town of Ludington is an emerging accessible-travel haven for nature lovers of all abilities. This article first...
Grab & Go: Delicious Barbecue on the Beach in Ludington
by Carly Simpson | Jul 12, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Towns
Head out on a Grab & Go adventure in Ludington! Stop by this barbecue spot for a winner chicken dinner and take your to-go goods to this...
Red Hot Best Winners 2023: Best of Cadillac, Manistee & Ludington
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jun 12, 2023 | Food & Drink, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns, Vacation
The votes have been counted and the results are in for the BEST in the Cadillac, Manistee & Ludington region! From Wexford to Mason County, here...
Ashlyn’s Picks: 15 Events to Explore This Weekend, June 8-11
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Jun 7, 2023 | Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
This weekend we are heading outdoors for local festivals, concerts and culinary adventures across Northern Michigan. Here are 15 local events to...
Red Hot Best Winners 2023: The Best of Northern Michigan
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | May 31, 2023 | Counties, Events, Evergreen, Farm and Agriculture, Features, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns, Vacation
The 2023 Red Hot Best results are in! Explore all 46 categories, 8 regions and 900+ winners below or search by region and make this your Red Hot...
Start Your Summer with 30+ Northern Michigan Events
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | May 30, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
It's finally feeling like summer in Northern Michigan! We’re kicking off June with 30+ festivals, concerts, community celebrations and more local...
Explore Ludington’s History on this Immersive Getaway
by Lynda Twardowski Wheatley, Cara McDonald, Emily Tyra, Allison Acosta, Carly Simpson and MyNorth Custom Studios for Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | May 30, 2023 | Counties, History, Towns
PAID CONTENT From staying in an exquisite mansion to following a beacon to the beach, Ludington is calling. Take a step back in time with this fully...
Guardians of Lake Michigan: 6 Lighthouses to Fall in Love With
by Chase Edwards | May 24, 2023 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
From Ludington to Manistee and Frankfort, these lighthouses stand as picturesque tributes to the coast’s dramatic maritime history. Spend a weekend...
150 Years of Ludington: The North’s Best Little Sesquicentennial
by Lynda Twardowski Wheatley and Rachel Souillere | May 23, 2023 | Counties, Events, Towns
Ludington turns the big 150 and all are invited to celebrate June 9 to 11, 2023 with these sesquicentennial events during Love Ludington Weekend....
Sip Like a Local: Benzie, Ludington & Manistee
by Carly Simpson | May 12, 2023 | Counties, Food & Drink, Kaleva, Towns
From Northwoods taverns to hip breweries and distilleries, Northern Michigan is full of good spirits. Explore the best spots for beer, wine, cider...
17 Can’t-Miss Northern Michigan Events Happening This March
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Feb 27, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
When March rolls around in Northern Michigan, we welcome end-of-season skiing, St. Patrick's Day celebrations, outdoor events and more across the...
7 Enchanting Northern Michigan Winter Destinations
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Feb 23, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
These Northern Michigan winter destinations from Marquette to Ludington prove snow beauty satisfies like no other. This article first appeared in...
In Praise of Winter Walks + 6 Local Hiking Trails to Explore
by Cara McDonald | Feb 17, 2023 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
When the sky darkens and wind rattles the bare branches, the best type of walking waits for us. Plus, six easy, peaceful hiking trails for Northern...
Traverse City Named One of Most Beautiful Main Streets in U.S.
by Rachel Souillere and Madison Parsons | Jan 31, 2023 | Counties, Red Hot Best, Towns, Vacation
Architectural Digest recently named Traverse City one of America's most beautiful main streets. From stunning scenery to a charming downtown, here's...
Ashlyn’s Picks: 8 Can’t-Miss Winter Foodie Events in Northern Michigan
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Jan 19, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Satisfy your inner foodie with these eight winter festivals, dinners and wine-tasting excursions taking place across Northern Michigan from now...
Ashlyn’s Picks: 10 Winter Events Taking Place This Weekend
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Jan 5, 2023 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Why stay home this weekend when you can explore the snow-covered beauty of winter in Northern Michigan? Check out these 10 local events taking place...
Ashlyn’s Picks: 18 Christmas & New Year’s Eve Celebrations
by Ashlyn Korienek | Dec 20, 2022 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
We’re counting down the final days of 2022! Whether you’re searching for an upscale dinner or a family-friendly holiday party, you’ll want to check...
Libby’s Picks: Events Happening this Weekend Dec. 1-3
by Libby Stallman | Dec 1, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
From tree lightings and festive parades to live performances of the Nutcracker and brunch with Santa, here are the Northern Michigan events...
19 Northern Michigan Nonprofits that Need Your Support This Giving Season
by Lisa Blake and Greg Tasker | Nov 11, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
These 19 Northern Michigan nonprofits need your support this giving season (and year-round!). Learn about each nonprofit's mission, recent successes...
5 Tree Lightings & Holiday Parades Not to Miss in November
by Allison Acosta | Nov 9, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
Ready to kick-off the holiday season? From Grayling's Christmas Walk to the annual tree lighting in Harbor Springs, here are 5 festive events you're...
Best Things to Do in Ludington if You Have 24 Hours
by Judy Winter | Jul 25, 2022 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
How to spend a terrific 24 hours in Ludington, including classic attractions and a few places that might not be on your radar. This article first...
5 Reasons to Visit this Ludington Restaurant, Bowling Alley & Beer Garden
by Carly Simpson | Jul 15, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
From a family-friendly beer garden to delicious dishes, here are five great reasons to visit the new iteration of STIX, a beloved restaurant and...
Libby’s Picks: Events Happening This Weekend June 24-26
by Libby Stallman | Jun 23, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
From yoga in Suttons Bay to summer festivals on Lake Michigan, here are the Northern Michigan events you’re not going to want to miss this weekend,...
Red Hot Best 2022: The Best of Cadillac, Manistee & Ludington
by Alea Wilkins | Jun 20, 2022 | Counties, Red Hot Best, Towns
You voted, and the results are in! Discover the best of the Cadillac, Manistee and Ludington region. From cafes to cross country skiing trails, here...
Red Hot Best Winners 2022: The Best of Northern Michigan
by MyNorth/Traverse Magazine Staff | Jun 3, 2022 | Counties, Evergreen, Features, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns
After more than 63,100 nominations and 177,700 votes, a record-breaking 22,200 people voted in the 2022 MyNorth Red Hot Best Awards to kick off the...
4 Iconic Ways to Kick Off Summer in Northern Michigan
by Kim Schneider | May 16, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
From a drive-in movie screening in Honor to celebrating lilacs on Mackinac Island, here are four of our favorite ways to say hello to summer in...
Red Hot Best 2021: Top 7 Plumbers in Northern Michigan
by Allison Acosta | Mar 28, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Red Hot Best, Towns, Work Here
These top-notch professionals are ready to help you with all of your home and business needs, whether that’s installing or maintaining your water...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Global Restaurants
by Allison Acosta | Feb 28, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Red Hot Best, Towns
From authentic Mexican and Asian cuisine, to homemade Polish dishes, the North is brimming with global eateries serving up delicious fare from...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Banking Institutions
by Allison Acosta | Feb 15, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Red Hot Best, Towns
When it comes to entrusting your financial security to a local banking institution, you want the most capable, trustworthy hands helping you. We...
Red Hot Best 2021: Top 7 Jewelry Stores in Northern Michigan
by Allison Acosta | Jan 31, 2022 | Counties, Towns
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to drop a hint to your significant other, surprise them, or treat yourself to a...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Attorneys
by Allison Acosta | Jan 6, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Red Hot Best, Towns, Work Here
When times are tough, you can trust that these legal professionals have your back and will fight for their clients’ rights and interests. We asked...
Red Hot Best 2021: Top 7 Pet & Wildlife Nonprofits
by Rachel Souillere | Dec 17, 2021 | Counties, Live Here, Red Hot Best, Towns
From adoptions to community programs, taking care of animals who need it most is endlessly important. Here are your local Red Hot Best winning...
Add These Northern Michigan Small Bites to Your 2021 Must-Try List
by Carly Simpson and Stacey Brugeman | Dec 3, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine, has been on the hunt for must-try food finds, local cookbooks and artisan, made-in-Northern-Michigan kitchen...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 8 Heating & Cooling Businesses
by Allison Acosta | Nov 30, 2021 | Counties, Live Here, Red Hot Best, Towns
These professionals are top notch when it comes to warming your home during the North’s cold, snowy winters, or cooling your house on sunny summer...
Perch and Some Steelhead in Northern Michigan Fishing Nov 17
by Deb Fellows | Nov 18, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors
Northern Michigan fishing was light for the week with decent yellow perch catches when the weather allowed and some fair steelhead fishing. Upper...
Your Ultimate Holiday & Gift Guide for 17 Northern Michigan Towns
by Rachel Souillere | Nov 17, 2021 | Counties, Towns
Celebrating the holiday season in Northern Michigan? Whether you're looking for local stores, celebrations or gift ideas here are our 2021 holiday...
2021 Holiday & Gift Guide: Cadillac, Frankfort, Manistee & Ludington
by Rachel Souillere and Carly Simpson | Nov 12, 2021 | Counties, Towns
Celebrating the holidays Up North in Cadillac, Frankfort, Manistee or Ludington? Explore our 2021 holiday and gift guide for each town to make...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Veterinarians
by Allison Acosta | Nov 9, 2021 | Counties, Dog Friendly, Live Here, Red Hot Best, Towns
Your furry family member deserves the absolute best medical care, and that’s exactly what they’ll receive at these top Northern Michigan...
Upcoming Events at Ludington’s New Downtown Legacy Plaza
by Carly Simpson | Oct 25, 2021 | Counties, Events, Towns
The recent renovation of a downtown plaza in Ludington has created a four-season community and recreational space. From farmers markets to holiday...
Red Hot Best 2021: Top 7 Dentists in Northern Michigan
by Rachel Souillere | Oct 22, 2021 | Counties, Live Here, Red Hot Best, Towns
From yearly check-ups to additional dental care, Northern Michigan dentists are providing top-quality services. Here are your top 7 Red Hot Best...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Optometrists
by Allison Acosta | Oct 15, 2021 | Counties, Red Hot Best, Towns
Looking for a local doctor you can trust your vision with? Sometimes seeing is believing, so we've compiled a list of the best optometrists in the...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 8 Family Physicians
by Allison Acosta | Sep 22, 2021 | Counties, Red Hot Best, Towns
Whether you’re new to Northern Michigan and looking for a family physician, or you’re just transferring to a new doctor, we’ve got you covered....
Ludington Meat Co. Opens this Fall with Butcher Services & Beer Garden
by Rachel Souillere and MyNorth News Service | Aug 30, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Ludington Meat Company is opening this fall and will feature everything from on-site smokehouses to an outdoor patio and beer garden. Learn about...
Red Hot Best 2021: Top 7 Front Line Workers
by Lauren McCain | Jul 26, 2021 | Counties, People, Red Hot Best, Towns
From deli clerks to health care professionals, we are thankful beyond words to ALL of our frontline workers in Northern Michigan. Their unwavering...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Food Trucks
by Lauren McCain | Jul 19, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Red Hot Best, Towns
We love our kitchens on wheels in Northern Michigan! From taco trucks in Traverse City to rolling smokehouse in Charlevoix, we’ve got it all! You...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Beaches
by Lauren McCain | Jul 15, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns
With more than 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline, it’s no surprise that Michigan has some ROCK-ing beaches! You voted for the Top 7 beaches in...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Fishing Charters
by Lauren McCain | Jul 7, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Red Hot Best, Towns
Michigan's magical waters have long been fishing destinations for first-time anglers and experienced fishermen alike. For vacationers that want to...
Red Hot Best 2021: Northern Michigan’s Top 7 Breweries
by Lauren McCain | Jul 1, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Red Hot Best, Towns
You voted for the Top 7 Breweries in each region of Northern Michigan and the results are in! Whether you prefer IPAs, classic stouts, or hard...
The Ultimate Benzie and West Shore of Michigan Must-Do List!
by mynorthmedia | Jul 1, 2021 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
A “must do” list for Benzie County and Northern Michigan’s West Shore including restaurants, golf, theater, hiking, great drives and more.
Red Hot Best 2021: Top 7 Up North Outdoor Dining Restaurants
by Lauren McCain | Jun 29, 2021 | Counties, Food & Drink, Red Hot Best, Towns
In the wake of Covid-19, restaurants have embraced open-air dining as the way of the future; many using the natural backdrop of Northern Michigan to...