Spring has sprung in Northern Michigan! From morel mushroom feasts to wildflower hikes and wine tastings among the vines, ...

Sure, we’ve all driven the tunnel of trees—but few stop and stay a while in Cross Village. Here’s what happened when we did. It’s been more than a decade since I last visited Cross Village.

At The Foxglove Farm there are weddings, and one day soon there will be U-Pick cherries, blueberries, lavender and apples. At the heart of it all is a mysterious and lovely barn that has been ...

Before you cross over to the Upper Peninsula, we recommend this scenic pit stop—just a stone’s throw from the Mighty Mac. Last spring, I arrived on a stormy day and was surprised by a gaggle ...

A young couple had a vision for a bit of magic at their campground on the Manistique River. But it would take a tiny miracle and a surprising community of new friends to bring Benny the Beard ...

In a fast-paced world, a new folk school in the Traverse City area offers a refreshing retreat, where hands-on craftsmanship and the art of patience reign supreme. After 30 years in a corporate ...

Longtime visitors to St. Ignace have some well-established expectations of this historic city: peaceful waterfront strolls ...

HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS SUPPORT Proximity to healthcare is another key factor in stress-free retirement. Traverse City is ...

When a family with a love of food and hospitality reimagined the vacant land adjacent a corporate office, an unusual little farm named NanBop was born. The resounding question: can you grow a ...