Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine

Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine is a monthly publication that explores the lifestyle of Northern Michigan, covering areas such as Petoskey, Mackinac Island, Harbor Springs, Frankfort, Traverse City, Leelanau County, and the Upper Peninsula. Established in June 1981, the magazine boasts a subscriber base of 23,000 across the nation and sells an additional 8,000 copies in newsstands throughout the Midwest. In 2008, MyNorth.com was introduced as the online platform for Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, serving as a gateway to explore the Northern Michigan lifestyle. On MyNorth.com, readers can find news, a comprehensive database of attractions, travel suggestions for places like Sleeping Bear Dunes and Mackinac, outdoor activities, popular dining spots, wineries, breweries, and various events taking place in Northern Michigan. Traverse Magazine features vibrant photography and engaging articles on topics such as food, wine, dining, outdoor adventures, events, essays, history, and the overall lifestyle of Northern Michigan. The team at Traverse Magazine also produces several other publications, including Northern Home & Cottage, MyNorth Vacation Guide, MyNorth Wedding, Meetings North, Senior Living, Holidays Up North, and more. Additionally, they have published books like The Cottage Cookbook and Reflections of a Life Up North.

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Insider’s Guide to Traverse City’s National Cherry Festival

1 day ago | mynorth.com | Cara McDonald

As June comes to a close, one thing is certain—Traverse City is ready to celebrate! The National Cherry Festival has officially arrived. With our home office just two blocks from Front Street we can feel the energy shift as Cherry Fest begins. It’s a buzzy, happy time to be in town—and a little nuts, but super fun if you know how to navigate it. We’ve been loving it for years and know some ins and outs worth sharing. Here, a couple things we never miss: Anything airshow.
The Insider’s List: Bucket List Activities in the Benzie Region

1 week ago | mynorth.com | Cara McDonald

Get up close and personal with this coastal region and all the forests, lakes and rivers in between. Choose a weekend night and settle in with a fancy bourbon drink and the region’s best live musicians at Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville. The timber-frame barn makes for a magical setting for an evening of music, with a side of wood-fired pizzas and other cozy eats. Get in your jammies and catch a late-night movie at Cherry Bowl Drive-In in Beulah.
Summer Adventures in the Petoskey Area

1 week ago | mynorth.com | Cara McDonald

Get up close and personal with this region of colorful history and bold natural beauty. Find your Bliss in the tiny town of the same name—the July folk and roots music festival known as Blissfest hosts a three-day multi-stage camping/listening experience with headliners over the years like Shawn Colvin, Leftover Salmon, Marc Broussard. Stop at Pond Hill farm for a farm-to-table lunch, U-Pick whatever’s in season. Adults can enjoy a hard-cider tasting; kiddos can fish in the trout pond.
Summer Sippers: 6 New Northern Michigan Wines to Try

1 week ago | mynorth.com | Carly Simpson

Summer break isn’t just for kids. As you cash in those vacation days and kick back on the beach, there’s no better time to pour a glass of something local. To toast the season, we’re highlighting a handful of Northern Michigan’s latest wine releases—served with a playful nod to classic yearbook superlatives. Most Likely To Travel The World: Bel Lago NocturoThis is Bel Lago’s first-ever amber wine, and it’s definitely for adventurous palates—raw, unfiltered, zero sugar.
Golden Hour Sails: Unwind with a Sunset Cruise on Grand Traverse Bay

2 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Carly Simpson

Experience the most peaceful time of day on Grand Traverse Bay, as the low evening sun gleams. Relish the moment, glass of wine in hand, as the sky turns from sherbert to soft pink. As this tour serves alcohol, kiddos under 14 must remain onshore (you can book a pontoon or a private sail with your littles), making Wind Dancerperfect for date night.
Northern Michigan Strawberry Season: Tips and Recipes

2 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Cara McDonald

How to get (and keep) the very best berries of the season—and our favorite strawberry recipes. I know we’re sitting snug in the cherry capital here in Traverse City, but it’s strawberry season that gets me flushed with excitement and maybe a little frantic—is it time yet? Am I parked close enough to the farmers market to haul a flat back to the car? ARE THEY OUT OF STRAWBERRIES? The Northern Michigan strawberry season hits right in the third week of June and marks a shift in how I shop for treats.
Hidden Adventures in the Charlevoix Region

3 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Cara McDonald

This iconic vacation destination still has delightful secrets to be discovered. 1. Sip a pint in a castle: The new Castle Pub at Castle Farms is open Fridays and Saturdays for wine and cider, cocktails and beer served up in an old-world stone-and-timber setting. 2. Take a stroll along the Jordan River: The Don and Eileen Klein Nature Trail offers a half mile of universally accessible trail along the water’s edge.
Plan a Day Trip to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

3 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Carly Simpson

You’ll enter a world unto itself when you turn onto Eleventh Street and let it lead you into the heart of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. This story was first published in our Vacation! Northern Michigan summer guide. Purchase your copy or subscribe to Traverse Northern Michigan magazine for more stories like this one. Traverse City’s version of Central Park is tucked within 480 acres of preserved parkland just west of downtown.
The Insiders List: 6 Things to Do This Summer in Traverse City

1 month 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.
Sip Through Petoskey Area’s Craft Cocktail Scene-And Stay the Weekend

1 month 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.