The last 12 months of Northern Michigan restaurant openings have left us breathless. (And very, very full.) The number of notable new eateries have outpaced any year in recent memory, prompting us to ...

We selected seven must-watch features and short films rooted in the outdoors and driven by curiosity at the very first Fresh ...

Built for our climate and easy to grow, these native edibles turn your yard into a low-effort, high-reward foraging ground.

These delicious hotel destinations (and amazing spring deals) will make you fall in love with the shoulder season.

A peripatetic couple builds a home so perfect, it keeps them in one place. “They came with a napkin sketch,” says architect ...

At Traverse City Guitar Company, customers can fully customize handmade instruments that they can linger over, discovering the art behind every strum. On an unassuming stretch of Cass Rd. in Traverse ...

Few sandwiches tell a richer immigrant story than the Reuben sandwich. Born from Jewish deli traditions and adopted by the American-Irish, it’s an irresistible stack of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss ...

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A local farm pro’s field-tested timing, soil fixes and planting strategy to help make your garden healthier and more abundant than ever. Gardening in Northern Michigan isn’t for the faint of heart.

Shake off the winter blues—April is bursting with vibrant spring festivals, mouthwatering dining specials, and lively local events guaranteed to brighten your month.