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 ...

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 ...

The 2024 Red Hot Best results have been revealed! View all 900+ winners below, or explore by region. Wow, you love this place. This year, 165,000 nominations and ...

It’s never “just coffee”—here are our Traverse City indie coffee shop picks to fit your sun sign’s personality. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print … ...

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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 ...

Whether it’s a downtown condo a stone’s throw from your favorite restaurant, a flower farm to ground you or a fixer-upper with sturdy bones, we all have an Up North dream. Here … ...

With more than 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline, it’s no surprise that Michigan has some ROCK-ing beaches! You voted for the Top 7 beaches in each region. Here are your winners. … ...

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.