From favorite breakfast spots and gift shops to standout lodging destinations, real estate agents and breweries, you, our Up North–loving readers, weighed in on the best of Northern Michigan ...

This year’s summer kickoff event features a few returning favorites, including the annual Street Party on Friday and Blessing ...

It’s my favorite time of year—when the spring breeze picks up the heady, ambrosial perfume of our fleeting lilacs. We open all the windows in our house and let our fluffy backyard bushes waft ...

A kayak or canoe ride through the Cedar River twists dramatically through four ecosystems and many micro-habitats, giving rise to a rich collection of rare wetland plants and animals. The ...

A gentle 1.75-mile hike beneath the dark canopy of one of Michigan’s most beautiful swamp preserves, the Skegemog Lake Wildlife Area.

Ice House BBQ & Bar serves a deliciously creative selection of classic home-style smoked barbecue favorites casually served at your choice of umbrella table in the carefully curated garden or ...

6. Paddle the Cedar River. The 548-acre undisturbed wetland—known as Northern Michigan’s Everglades—is among the most pristine natural areas left in the state. (Put in at Cedar Village Park.) ...