Trade daylight for starlight on these Northern Michigan trails, where dark sky preserves, quiet forests and celestial ...

Custom home builder Joel Reb advises homeowners to invest in practical, personality-driven features like outdoor living ...

Mark Wanner of KRÄM Construction & Design completed a custom five-bedroom farmhouse designed to accommodate his large family and working farm lifestyle. When Mark Wanner stands in the center of his ...

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Northern Michigan’s apple season stretches from late summer into October, with different varieties ripening throughout the harvest. That means there’s plenty of time to grab a basket, head to an ...

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Retirees in Northern Michigan have long served as an essential workforce for critical local programs, but organizations now face increasing challenges in recruiting new volunteers to replace them.

Bring the whole crew to Big Bay’s fall festival for kid-friendly activities, food trucks, a craft show, live music and plenty more.

Across from Traverse City Horse Shows, the Ingram family barn is more than a stable. It’s a second home. As you approach the show grounds, a crosswalk appears—not for pedestrians, but for show horses ...

Along M-22, beach days tend to blur into smoked fish lunches, roadside cherry stops, sunset wine pours and sandwiches unwrapped on the hood of the car. From Onekama to Leland, Northport to Traverse ...

Skip the flotillas and floating coolers. Instead, spread your towel under leafy maples as you listen to loons call across the water—Crystal Lake awaits. Looking for clear, blue-water vibes without the ...

Discover hushed forests, hidden trails and a stargazer’s paradise. In the Petoskey region, adventure isn’t always found on boardwalks or packed parking lots. It hides down a two-track trail, past the ...