There’s nothing quite like stumbling across the first trillium of spring, but summer’s blossoms are easier to catch—and you don’t have to lace up hiking boots or disappear down a forest trail. In July ...

Can’t decide? These Northern Michigan flights let you sample everything from margaritas and cider to soup and gelato. There’s a type of decision fatigue that sets in when you’re staring down a great ...

With farm-fresh brews and scenic vineyards around every corner, Northern Michigan is bursting with unique craft drinks to discover. Ready to start sipping? Dive into these Red Hot Best-winning ...

In this year’s Red Hot Best awards, we asked YOU to share your favorite places to stay Up North. Voters chose winners in two categories: Hotels & Resorts (more than 60 rooms) and Inns/Bed & Breakfasts ...

Summer means sipping wine as a guitarist strums familiar melodies against a vineyard sunset—and lucky for us, our region’s spectacular artists and equally impressive wineries make it easy to pair live ...

We rounded up our current favorite NoMI Reubens made with house-braised meats and unexpected breads. Whether you crave a deli-style original or a chef-driven twist, these local … ...

At 17 acres, it’s small by park standards, but swimmers, paddlers, boaters and campers flock to its 238 campsites for a sweet ...

Ready for some holiday cheer? This festive evening in downtown Traverse City begins with holiday music and the tree lighting at 6 p.m. on Cass and Front streets. Then, decked-out festival floats and ...

Ah, it’s Hallmark movie time, when we start to yearn for old-timey town squares, steamy bakeries, Christmas tree lightings and hot single dads in flannel—all in a postcard-perfect setting just right ...