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

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 ...

For thousands of years, lichens have quietly shaped Michigan’s landscapes—and their work is far from finished. I’m alone on a 2-billion-year-old basalt cliff among ancient living organisms ...

This secret garden café near Torch Lake has espresso, homemade baked goods and, of course, incredible plants. Imagine a lush garden with delicate ferns, fluttering irises, good-natured geraniums ...

Frozen vistas, tranquil shores, and everything in between—these photos shared with us on Instagram showcase Northern Michigan winter at its finest. Want to be featured? Tag us or … ...

A beautiful custom home on an idyllic Northern Michigan lake is proof that persistence pays off. This Up North home is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual … ...

Armed with a fistful of change, we dig deep into the underground culture of fans who have created an oasis for an iconic game that is making a comeback in Northern Michigan. This … ...

TAP THE BRAKES: The blufftop Shurtleff Nature Preserve is another pretty spot to catch a sunset, with two benches overlooking ...