Northern Michigan Boating Articles
Long Live Althea: Come Aboard with Compass Rose Sailing
Born 60 years ago in the Netherlands and raised by one of the most notable sailors of all time, this storied racing queen has once again found her...
You Can Rent Solar-Powered Boats in Northern Michigan
Imagine yourself on a sunny afternoon with five of your favorite people sipping bubbly on a silent, solar-powered boat that’s like a relaxing...
5 Ways to Sail Grand Traverse Bay (Sunset, Brunch & Private Cruises!)
Turn your Traverse City vacation into a big, beautiful, blue adventure with these public and private sailing cruises on Grand Traverse Bay. This...
Red Hot Best 2023: Petoskey, Harbor Springs & The Straits
The votes have been counted and the results are in for your Red Hot Best winners in the Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Mackinac Straits...
June Swoon List: What Our Editors Are Obsessed with This Month
From making lifelong memories while glamping in the Upper Peninsula to boating to Traverse City's favorite island, here's what our editors are...
Northern Michigan Summer Fun: Paddle Elk Lake
Explore crystal-clear waters like never before. This paddle in Elk Rapids is a stunning, can't-miss adventure. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want...
Under-the-Radar Adventure Town: Water Lover’s Delight Cheboygan
In Traverse Northern Michigan magazine we took you inside 8 great under-the-radar adventure towns to consider calling home. With one of the wildest...
Vacation Inspiration: Torch Lake is a Water-Lover’s Paradise
In a land of jaw-dropping beautiful lakes, Torch Lake is considered by many to be the state's crown jewel. On sunny days, when the turquoise waters...
Boating Articles
Red Hot Best Winners 2022: The Best of Northern Michigan
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 second decade of this sought-after community awards program. From Traverse City to Marquette and...
3 Sleeping Bear Dunes Water Sports to Add To Your Bucket List
| PAID CONTENT Fact: There's nothing better than being on the water in Northern Michigan in the summertime. The views are simply incredible (think crystal clear waters, sun-dappled cedar trees and...
Inland Seas Education Association Introduces New Expansion
Inland Seas Education Association is expanding its Suttons Bay campus and creating new learning opportunities for Great Lakes advocates young and old in Leelanau County. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find...
Healing on the Water: Warrior Sailing Pairs Veterans & Sailboats
From its new home in Charlevoix, Warrior Sailing pairs veterans and sailboats to find healing on the open water through forging relationships and teamwork. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find this article and...
Explore the Shipwrecks of the Manitou Passage
| PAID CONTENT An estimated 6,000 shipwrecks lie at the bottom of the Great Lakes, many up and down the Lake Michigan shoreline of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Northern Michigan. Diving for shipwrecks in...
Northern Michigan Boating to Pyramid Point in Sleeping Bear Dunes
Taking the road less traveled is always best when it brings you to Pyramid Point's secluded beach. Follow Tim Mulherin as he shares his past boating adventure from Leland Harbor, past Whaleback Natural Area, across Good Harbor Bay and finally...
Cruise the Waters of Grand Traverse Bay in TC on The Discovery
All aboard! Take a two-hour cruise in Traverse City's gorgeous Grand Traverse Bay on The Discovery, offering controlled indoor seating, outdoor seating, beverages and snacks. Learn more about Discovery Cruises and how you can get your tickets...
Get on the Water with the New Leelanau Boat Co.
This summer, check out Leelanau Boat Co., a new full-service boating experience venture in Northern Michigan. So, what is Leelanau Boat Co.? It started with two friends, Adam Prettyman and Jason Thibodeau, who wanted to bring “the good...
Voyage to Petoskey, Harbor Springs & Bay Harbor by Ferry
The Little Traverse Bay Ferry connects Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor with passenger ferry services from May through September. Learn what to expect on your trip along with tips on where to catch the boat, where to stop for local eats and...
5 Summer Cruises You Can’t Miss on the Straits of Mackinac
There's so much to see along the Straits of Mackinac, and the best way to experience it all is aboard a Star Line or Shepler's ferry cruise. From romantic sunset cruises to pirate-themed cruises for the whole family, view our list of Northern...