Voted a top travel destination by Travel + Leisure and USA TODAY 10Best readers, Mackinac Island continues to captivate travelers year after year. The 2025 season will debut several hotel ...

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 ...

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 ...

Snow, ice and all things cozy—February in Northern Michigan offers 25 local events that will fill your days with winter magic. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our … ...

Whether its Earth Day, or any day, here are a few simple ways to start living a little greener and help protect Northern Michigan’s wild spaces—from your backyard to the Northwoods and our ...

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 … ...

A swashbuckling family adventure on the Straits of Mackinac. Popsicles at the farmers market. New book releases. Mmm! July is just dandy. Here’s what our editors are loving this … ...