Filmmaker Aaron Peterson, Down Wind Sports owner Bill Thompson and the unofficial mayor of the Upper Peninsula, Bugsy Sailor, ...

Fall in Northern Michigan is magical, colorful and ready to be captured and shared on Instagram—especially from these incredible locations. The season for color tours, pumpkin-spiced everything and ...

Some cookbooks are simply about recipes. Others, like Maureen Abood’s, are about memory, connection, and the joy of passing ...

We’re soaking in every golden moment of fall in Northern Michigan—from crisp mornings and glowing maples to winding roads and ...

As the Northern Michigan landscape blazes with color, local chefs roast, purée and spice pumpkin by the bushel—pairing it with cinnamon, sage, nutmeg and maple. The earthy depth makes it a go-to ...

Sure, a slow cruise down a tree-lined road is a classic way to catch Michigan’s fall colors—but for show-stopping views, you’ve got to head for higher ground. These scenic high points will take your ...

Our destination is a sand dune. Exact location, TBD. I’ve cruised past the rolling dunes along Highway 2 plenty of times while en route to other U.P. locales: Grand Marais, Munising, Marquette. It ...

With farm-fresh brews and scenic vineyards around every corner, Northern Michigan is bursting with unique craft drinks to discover. Ready to start sipping? Dive into these Red Hot Best-winning ...

Buzzy openings, big names, sold-out menus. Join us on a delicious romp through what’s new on the North’s dining scene. A recent announcement by Detroit’s acclaimed Sarah Welch: the now former ...

Summer break isn’t just for kids. As you cash in those vacation days and kick back on the beach, there’s no better time to pour a glass of something local. To toast the season, we’re highlighting a ...

You’ll enter a world unto itself when you turn onto Eleventh Street and let it lead you into the heart of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. This story was first published in our Vacation!

Turquoise waters. Dunes and docks. Lake views for miles. These are the sandy stretches Northern Michigan is famous for. Call us beach biased. We think Northern Michigan is home to not just the ...