Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine

2 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Carly Simpson

We know Moomers Ice Cream and Sleeping Bear Dunes are on your vacation itinerary (and rightfully so), but these more under-the-radar locales also deserve a visit. 1. Slabtown Cookie Co.is a cutie patootie neighborhood self-serve cookie stand (Venmo or cash). Find the daily menu and address on Instagram. My fave, Summer Solstice, is a tart key lime shortbread with strawberry dust and crushed pistachios. 2.

2 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Meagan Francis

PAID CONTENTFrom speakeasy-style lounges to lakefront bars, mixology Up North is pushing boundaries with inventive ingredients, clever food pairings and all the right vibes. With a strong emphasis on quality, creativity and locally sourced ingredients, bartenders and mixologists across Northern Michigan are crafting experiences as unforgettable as the landscapes that surround them. Here’s where to get a taste of the North’s cocktail scene—and how to make it a weekend.

2 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Meagan Francis

PAID CONTENTChoosing custom jewelry for a special occasion is a meaningful process, blending artistry with sentimentality. Whether you’re choosing a piece for yourself or a loved one, considering all the possibilities will elevate your selection from simple adornment to treasured keepsake. Elizabeth Blair, owner of Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls in Harbor Springs, offers valuable insights on navigating this process with care—and flair. CONSIDER THE WEARERThe first step in choosing a piece of jewelry?

2 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Allison Acosta |Ashlyn Korienek |Cara McDonald |Carly Simpson

Turquoise waters. Dunes and docks. Lake views for miles. These are the sandy stretches Northern Michigan is famous for. Call us beach biased. We think Northern Michigan is home to not just the pretty-nice-for-the-Midwest kind of beaches, but some of the very best in the world. Retreating glaciers carved countless inland lakes with sandy stretches of heaven, meaning you’re never more than a stone’s throw from a spot to pop down with a blanket and soak in the sun.

1 month ago | mynorth.com | Cara McDonald

After a long winter and cold spring, the wait is almost over. Here’s the latest 2025 cherry blossom update and tips for viewing. I’ve been lucky to live in two places where life darn near grinds to a halt when the cherry trees blossom. And why shouldn’t it? The spectacle of an endless blanket of light pink blossoms, the perfumed breeze, the ambient hum of bees is a sensory feast. The Japanese call it Hanami—flower viewing.