Imagine 180 degrees in your own private sauna. Not in a building. Not in a gym. Not in a spa. No, it’s on sand with the cool relief of Lake Michigan lapping just a few steps outside your door.

Whether it’s a downtown condo or a fixer-upper, we all have Up North real estate dreams. Meet Mindi Jarman, the new Cherry ...

This crunchy lil’ toast has been a beloved U.P. breakfast staple for nearly a century. This article first appeared in ...

When the Northwoods begin to thaw, whimsical creatures like fairy shrimp and spotted salamanders quietly come to life in ...

We asked the experts at Fustini’s how to use balsamic vinegar in recipes beyond salads and marinades. The answers surprised ...

Memorable Crash: “Last year we had a snowboarder who hit the water wrong and sprayed the entire audience,” Southwell chuckles ...

An old Traverse City storefront finds new life as a textile shop and cozy rental flats—with a deliciously sustainable bent. In 2022 Jen Vander Roest and her husband, Steve, were looking for a ...

Whether your love language is off-the-grid solitude or I’m-never-gonna-leave-this-bed luxury, these tucked-away destinations across the North will delight you and your beloved. The staff at ...

One of the better turns in the millennial hipster movement has been the reclamation of derelict motor lodges. Motel Bear Lake (formerly Bella Vista Inn), purchased and retrofitted in 2023 by Marta ...

Frozen vistas, tranquil shores, and everything in between—these photos shared with us on Instagram showcase Northern Michigan winter at its finest. Want to be featured? Tag us or use #MyNorth in ...