Northern Michigan’s apple season stretches from late summer into October, with different varieties ripening throughout the harvest. That means there’s plenty of time to grab a basket, head to an ...

After years of busy schedules and everyday life, a couple in their 50s headed to Northern Michigan for a weekend in the trees, on the water and, most importantly, together. By Lynda Twardowski ...

Olympic riders. Champagne. Shopping. Five-star competition. Here’s how to make the most of a September day at Flintfields Horse Park—even if you’ve never been to a horse show. 1. Which weekend should ...

The freedom of a lock-and-leave lifestyle. In Northern Michigan, the good life has a rhythm all its own: long summer evenings on the water, dinner on the deck with friends, brilliant color tours, ...

Northern Michigan’s dream retirement is real, but so are the expenses that come with finally having the time to enjoy it. There’s often a specific fantasy that drives retirees who land Up North. Maybe ...

Skip the Rock is an online journal that helps rockhounders log, identify and map over 48 Great Lakes stones and fossils for free, no download required. For those of us who have never given rocks much ...

Is there anything better than a sun-splashed table and a lake breeze to set the mood? We’ve rounded up our favorite spots to dine al fresco.

Spring has finally sprung in Northern Michigan, and if you’re looking for ways to make the most of the fleeting season, we’ve got you covered.

What an absolutely beautiful start to fall! We have seen a lot of sun, average daytime highs and those cool and crisp mornings. Some have even see a little frost in the traditional spots! Everything ...

There’s a long, meandering boardwalk behind this Interlochen house, winding through the reeds to a weathered gazebo at the ...

When health issues sidelined one cyclist, an e-mtb led her back to the Northern Michigan woods—and back to herself.