The enchanting snowy owl has returned—don’t miss your chance to see one. There’s nothing quite like gazing into the deep ...

From healing saunas to outdoor wonders, we’ve got your checklist for winter fun in the Grand Traverse region. Escape the blistering cold downtown and duck into the beloved bars and eateries on Lake ...

Thanks to its perch just a few feet from Lake Michigan’s frigid waves, Point Betsie Lighthouse often has incredible ice formations—especially pretty with the soft pink tint of sunrise. Have a Hallmark ...

Luxe lodging and crave-worthy cuisine make our small towns must-visit destinations. The small towns near Petoskey and the Straits of Mackinac are brimming with winter charm and endless things to do.

In the loop! Take a cool spin around Traverse City’s Boardman Lake this summer for a lollygagging good time. Here’s the intel + where to stop for sips and bites along the way. … ...

Celebrating the North’s craft beverage scene, across all seven regions.

Michigan rock hunting is a passion unlike anywhere on Earth, because we have the best darn beaches anywhere on Earth. Here is just about everything you need to get started, from where to look to what ...

Tucked in the limestone bluffs of the Upper Peninsula’s coast are the crumbling vestiges of an abandoned smelting town, Fayette. We go in search of the heartbeat of the past. Featured in the July 2003 ...

A father and daughter set out on their annual bass fishing adventure in Northern Michigan’s Wilderness State Park. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more ...