The Awakening

Powwow regalia is more than just captivating. Each bit of thread, feather and fur reminds both dancer and audience that Native Americans are again free to express their religion, their traditions, their selves. Full article... ( Features Traverse )

Mr. Smiley's Windmill Wars

Steve Smiley has a plan for Northwest Michigan towns to become energy self- sufficient for electricity and heating—no more coal, no more oil, no more nuke. Is he crazy or what? Full article... ( Features Traverse )

Our Lighthouses Get Some Love

Eight lighthouses throughout Michigan will share over $215,800 brought in by the Save Our Lights license plate program. Full article... ( Features Features )

Hot Property: Holy Wow

Real estate listing for a fabulously renovated former church built in 1925 in Marquette. Full article... ( Listings Features Real Estate )

In Search of Bluegills

Skunk Shampoo

Recipe for Skunk Shampoo. Full article... ( How To Nature How To Traverse )

Winter Science: The Subnivean Zone

Animals long ago discovered how to use the subnivean zone, a place near the earth that take advantage of the insulating nature of snow. A look at how wildlife uses this zone as well as how to take advantage yourself. Full article... ( Outdoors Features )

Sage at Odawa Casino Resort

Short review of Sage at Odawa Casino Resort. Full article... ( Features Food & Wine Features Traverse )

Persevering for Clean

Clean up of the vacant industrial site at Tannery Bay, on the St. Mary's River just upstream from Sault Ste. Marie, is a testament to a communities willingness to push for clean land and water. Full article... ( Features Outdoors Features )

Lake Ice, Wild Ice

An essay about the challenges of taming lake ice into a dependable skating rink and the pleasure found in just letting it go wild. Full article... ( Features )

Pot Pies

A list of editor's picks for pot pies to be found throughout Northern Michigan. Full article... ( Features Food & Wine Features )

Foodie File: Nancy Kelly
Chef/proprietress, Pellston Market

Interview with Nancy Kelly, chef/proprietress, Pellston Market. Full article... ( Features Food & Wine Features Traverse )

Boyne City

A getaway to Boyne City which includes snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, historic lodging and restaurant choices. Full article... ( Vacation Features )

Snow Play

Travel with snow at its heart including the Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest and Mackinac island's Scenic Postcard Run. Information on music, events, outdoor snow activities and lodging. Full article... ( Events Features )

Bill Thompson: Iceman Climbeth

An interview with Bill Thompson, avid ice climber in the Upper Peninsula and sponsor of the Michigan Ice Climbing Festival. Full article... ( Events Features Outdoors Features )