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 ...

Savor the natural beauty and hidden treasures that call this bucolic county home. 1. Drop by 9 Bean Rows for the flakiest croissants, fresh produce and woodfired pizzas. Grab a latte and a lemon ...

Start with a beautiful boat ride, then take a guided drive on the northern coast of Beaver Island. Your island oasis is just a day trip away. It’s easy to be intrigued by Beaver Island—about ...

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

Darren Hawley, Chef at Crystal Mountain Resort and mushroom forager shares these delicious wild mushroom recipes. Acorn Squash: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Split the acorn squash in half, cutting ...

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 ...

Start juicing those limes! This essential ingredient “cooks” the fish without heat in this delightfully fresh appetizer. Cover trout in lime juice in non-reactive casserole dish with lid.

Couples getting married often arrive with an idea and a stone. The Korner Gem team does a preliminary wax cast before setting ...