Features Erin Crowell The segment is recognizable within earshot because this forecast isn’t read aloud – instead, viewers are treated to a sample of music with their condition predictions. And it just so happens, that music may be the work of a Northern Michigan musician..

Features Mike Terrell Located just a snowball throw off I-75, Gaylord is arguably one of the best cross country towns in the Lower Peninsula. The village has a charming alpine motif that would fit right into the Swiss Alps, and there’s close to 60 miles of trails, both tracked and untracked, to choose from.

Features Erin Crowell So when a friend propositioned me on helping him with an upcoming book project that would have me running my first marathon, my initial thought was excitement, which was immediately followed by doubt as I pictured the number – 26.2 miles – in my head.

Best of NM 2012 Hair Salon: Bayside Salon Window displays: Lima Bean Place to pamper your pet: SunDog Boarding Kennel Art gallery: Michigan Artist Gallery Stylish resale shop: Jaffes Store staff: Lima Bean Independent apparel: Lima Bean;Cotton Seed TIE Men’s store: Bahle’s.