Northern Michigan’s version of the Everglades is a playground for outdoor adventurers looking for wildlife and solitude. Imagine paddling deep into a river ecosystem with thick groves of plants and ...

After years inside Chicago’s elite restaurant scene, Stephanie Krupka and Brian Daley came North to take over one of the peninsula’s most beloved institutions—without stripping away the warmth ...

There’s nothing quite like stumbling across the first trillium of spring, but summer’s blossoms are easier to catch—and you don’t have to lace up hiking boots or disappear down a forest trail. In July ...

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Thursday nights at NanBop Farm combine live music, local vendors, pizza, and open-air views for a laid-back summer evening spent with friends and family.

Can’t decide? These Northern Michigan flights let you sample everything from margaritas and cider to soup and gelato. There’s a type of decision fatigue that sets in when you’re staring down a great ...

In 1963, the summer I turned 5—my dad took my older brother and me to hike across the spine of Sleeping Bear: from the Dune Climb to Lake Michigan. As I trailed behind them, my canteen (this was ...

We rounded up our current favorite NoMI Reubens made with house-braised meats and unexpected breads. Whether you crave a deli-style original or a chef-driven twist, these local … ...

Alpenfest is one of Gaylord’s most anticipated events of the year. Inspired by the city’s Alpine Village heritage, the festival features carnival rides, contests, stone throwing, and the Alpenfest ...

In this year’s Red Hot Best awards, we asked YOU to share your favorite places to stay Up North. Voters chose winners in two categories: Hotels & Resorts (more than 60 rooms) and Inns/Bed & Breakfasts ...

Summer means sipping wine as a guitarist strums familiar melodies against a vineyard sunset—and lucky for us, our region’s spectacular artists and equally impressive wineries make it easy to pair live ...