to immerse and take it all in. You don’t rush into Sault Ste. Marie. Cross the International Bridge, curve along the St. Marys River, and within minutes you’re in the Canal District. Freighters glide ...

Explore the natural wonders, foodie hot spots and third places that make this water-loving county famous. 1. Explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s groomed trails, mystical old-growth ...

From crisp cool-climate classics to complex reds coming into their own, these are the bottles putting the North on the map. To the initiated, Northern Michigan means postcard-worthy beaches, endless ...

How a chef with a love of all things local turned a small café into the beating heart of Lake Leelanau. Vinyl spins steadily in the background, while children run through a sun-soaked patio. Plates of ...

Trophy-sized trout, pristine waterways and timeless traditions by the shoals—May in Grayling is when river life gets the green light. Here’s how to make a weekend of it. River season is in full swing ...

Southern comfort meets Midwestern farm-to-table sensibilities at one of Traverse City’s newest restaurants.

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 … Whether you're ...

People are logging off and leaning into daily life’s slight discomforts in search of happiness and purpose—an instinct already woven into our Up North DNA.

Dark forests, nodding wildflowers, a boulder-studded beach—enchantment is everywhere at this fairytale trail in the eastern U ...

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 From Traverse City to Marquette and beyond, ...