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Sleeping Bear to host weekend Star Party at the Dune Climb
EMPIRE, MI - The massive Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes is a popular daytime destination at the national park. But if you’ve never stuck around until the stars come out to play, you’re missing something pretty amazing. Sleeping Bear is throwing one of its summer Star Parties...
Property Watch: Build Your Dream on Lake Leelanau
When the inventory is already extremely low, maybe the best bet is to build your dream home. What better place to do it than this 2-acre lot on South Lake Leelanau? Located on a private road, the property offers 300 feet of equally private frontage on one of the region's most storied lakes. While the natural setting is stunning, the listing touts the availablity of "modern conveniences" like high-speed internet and natural gas.
Traverse City Horse Shows part of full time equestrian experience for area teenager
TRAVERSE CITY -- Since she was the age of five being around horses in northern Michigan is what Stella Bonanni says made her most comfortable. Now at 16-years-old she spends her summers in the area competing in Traverse City Horse Shows but during the rest of the year she commits to the sport by living in Florida and going to school remotely.
Changes Coming to Port Oneida Fair
Changes are coming to the popular Port Oneida Fair at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which will be held this year on Friday and Saturday, August 9-10, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year, activities are being consolidated at five sites in the historic district, accoriding to a release...
'Idyllic and beautiful': Interlochen's WYSO inspires conductor Matthew Straw
Matthew Straw is the newly appointed Assistant Conductor of the Opéra National du Rhin (Strasbourg National Opera Studio) in France. He is also conducting Interlochen's World Youth Symphony Orchestra this weekend in a program of classic and contemporary works. Under Straw’s baton, the ensemble will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s...
Northern Michigan man accused of making terrorist threats to business, law enforcement
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI -- Prosecutors have charged a Grand Traverse County man with four counts of false report/threat of terrorism after he allegedly threatened numerous people last month. According to UpNorthLive, Jeffrey Topous Jr. 33, was arrested while riding his bike along Boardman Lake trail as part of an investigation that began on June 26.
Nick Haness Earns Another WCHR Tricolor at Traverse City Horse Shows with Cavaletto Loma Z
The Perfect Products High Performance Hunter 3’9” Green Hunter division championed their winner on Thursday, with a familiar face taking home the top tricolor during World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders. Nick Haness, who hails from Temecula, CA, and Cavaletto Loma Z, proved best throughout the division by winning all four classes over fences.
Step inside expansive Traverse City beach house with incredible private sugar sand beach
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - A sugar sand beach house, with 235 feet of private frontage along “Traverse City’s Miracle Mile” is up for sale. In the video above, you can step inside the spacious and bright Cape Cod-style home that was constructed in 1927 for members of the Hannah Lay and Co family.
Cherry, apple grower optimistic for new climate program
From north to south along West Michigan, sandy soils border the coast between Lake Michigan and the inland part of the state. Found in that region is Traverse City, Michigan, known as the “Cherry Capital of the World.”. Michigan produces about 70 percent of the country’s tart cherries, and...
Roth faces primary opponent in state's 104th District
CADILLAC — Two candidates are vying for the Republican nomination in the 104th District of the Michigan House of Representatives. Incumbent Rep. John Roth faces a challenger for the nomination — Owen Suhy. Roth is from Interlochen and Suhy is from Buckley. A Democratic candidate, Larry Knight from...
Fairy Tale Home Could be Yours on Beautiful Torch Lake
This Norther Michigan house for sale certainly is unusual. And, if you have ever dreamed of having your forever fairy tale home, this has to be the one. Maybe you have thought of one day living your childhood dreams, this could be the magical journey you have always wanted. It's...
Popular Michigan Vacation Spot Named the ‘Coolest’ Town in State
Attention anyone who loves great food, perfect views, fabulous shopping, and endless activities. Those destinations exist in so many small towns scattered across the country making them the coolest places to visit. Our friends at Far & Wide know these towns are worth celebrating so they put together a list...
Boyne Thunder powerboats' roar returns to Northern Michigan waters this weekend
BOYNE CITY — The powerboats of Boyne Thunder are set to roar across Lake Charlevoix this weekend, July 12-13. This popular event, which attracts thousands of spectators to Northern Michigan, kicks off in Boyne City and spans 150 miles through Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor.
No body, partial body contact advisories issued for Traverse City beaches
TRAVERSE CITY — After water sampling conducted on Wednesday, July 10, the Grand Traverse County Health Department issued advisories at several beaches. Out of 11 beaches tested, seven had E. coli levels above the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) standard for water quality. A no body contact advisory was issued for: A partial body contact advisory was issued for:
Michigan’s Love Affair with Cherries in 14 Juicy Facts
Michigan’s Love Affair with Cherries in 14 Juicy Facts. Photo: The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City is always great fun. Pictured here are the author’s grandsons with their cup of fresh cherries at the 2023 festival. Photo by Doug Marrin. From a single tree planted by a...
Mammoth Owners Plot Massive Distilling Operation, Agritourism Hub For Former Pugsley Site
A giant manufacturing facility, a business park and technical education hub, a command-and-control center for satellite launches, and housing site for people experiencing homelessness. These are a few of the ideas that have percolated for the former Pugsley Correctional Facility in Kingsley since it was decommissioned as a prison. Now Chad Munger, founder and owner of Mammoth Distilling, is confident he has the winning ticket to turn Pugsley into a thriving economic asset.
Grand Rapids pool service provider acquired by Up North hot tub cleaner
The business Cody Hendrickson started four years ago in Traverse City to clean and maintain hot tubs now has an entrance into taking care of pools as well. Innovo Spa Services LLC closed in June on the acquisition of Poolcat Products & Service in Grand Rapids that cleans, maintains and installs swimming pools, including commercial pools operated by the city of Grand Rapids and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
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