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Map out an irresistible day with the MyNorth Activity Planner. Explore a lighthouse. Smack a golf ball. Walk a splendid trail. Wander a fish hatchery? Hey, it’s Up North.
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3 Northern Books, 3 Cozy Spots to Read ThemSettle in with one of these books set in Northern Michigan at a cozy spot in Leland, Wilderness State Park north of Petoskey and Bellaire. Full article... ( Where to Stay ) |
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Help Save Great Lakes WaterLearn how you can help save the Great Lakes by attending a get-together Sunday, November 16, at the State Theater, Traverse City. Full article... ( Events ) |
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Bois Blanc Island RetreatA vacation to Bois Blanc Island rejuvenates this writer's soul. Full article... ( ) |
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Divine Secrets of the Lake Ann Cookie QueenHeavenly holiday cookie recipes from a Lake Ann kitchen, near Traverse City. Full article... ( Holidays Up North ) |
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Shoreline Hope in AcmeAcme residents work to purchase a mile of shore on East Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City. Full article... ( Outdoors Features ) |
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How to: Make Gingerbread OrnamentsUse beautiful autumn leaves to make seasonal ornaments. Full article... ( How To Simple Pleasures ) |
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Crystal Mountain Hosts Future MichiganGather at Crystal Mountain to discuss energy, the economy and the environment in the Great Lakes state. Full article... ( Events ) |
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A Traverse City Iraq Vet Speaks OutArmy Sergeant Michelle Rudzitis, a member of the 46th Military Police Company, Michigan National Guard, Michigan Iraq War Veteran and resident of Traverse City tells of losing her leg in Iraq and her challenge to heal. Full article... ( Traverse Magazine ) |
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Ghost at the Northport LighthouseStory about Captain Peter Nelson, Danish sailor and keeper of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse. Full article... ( ) |
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Interview with Award-Winning Author Joe BorriFrank talk with the award-winning author of Eight Dogs Named Jack: And Fourteen Other Stories from the Detroit Streets and Michigan Wilderness. Full article... ( Books ) |
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The Homestead's Fab Fall DealsTravel deals at the Homestead in Glen Arbor for fall 2008. Full article... ( Escapes ) |
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Tour Charlevoix's Hobbit HousesCheck out a local legend's whimsical architectural masterpieces. Full article... ( Charlevoix Charlevoix & Chain O' Lakes ) |
What's Up North
GTCD Hosts Nature is Calling: Pick Up! in Traverse City
Nov 22, 2008 01:00 PM until 03:00 PM
The Grand Traverse Conservation District in Traverse City hosts Nature is Calling...pick up: Geocaching Hike.
Book Sale at Helena Township Library, Alden
Nov 22, 2008 09:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Book sale at Helena Township Library, Alden. Proceeds to benefit Phase II of the library renovation.
Tellabration at Petoskey Library
Nov 22, 2008 08:00 PM
Tellabration: A Night of Storytelling for grown-ups at the Carnegie Library in Petoskey.
Barrage Concert at Kirtland in Roscommon
Nov 23, 2008 07:00 PM
"Barrage" is a fiddle-fest that features a cast performing a mix of music, song and dance. Catch their performance at Kirtland Community College in Roscommon.
Astronomy Days at Great Lakes Children's Museum in Traverse City
Nov 24, 2008 to Nov 25, 2008 01:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Astronomy Days at Great Lakes Children's Museum in Traverse City includes fun hands-on activities to help kids learn about our solar system and beyond. Museum Educator Anne Drake leads activities such as "Solar System in Your Pocket," during which children will create a model of our solar system and gain an understanding of relative distance. Other activities include creating clay planets to discover their relative sizes, making a glow-in-the-dark constellation to take home and a color perception activity.
Daily Photo
One last look at fall. View from Pierce Stocking Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes. Photo by Darren King.
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View more photos...Recipes
Sweet Apple Salsa
A decidedly not-spicy, fresh-fruit salsa that showcases the best of the North’s orchard bounty. Full recipe...
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