July 11, 2026

What Lies Beneath the Surface: The Ever-changing Landscape of Rock Hunting

Women on the Water

Trout Unlimited Adams Chapter connecting new fishers to our waterways
People are fleeing northward to … Read More >>

The GOAT of Michigan BBQ

Flannigan’s Goat is smoking up another summer of great eats
We all have our favorite … Read More >>

We All Breathe the Same Air

How air quality, environmental protection, and community come together
As the Great Lakes State, … Read More >>

A Perfect Sailing Day Every Day

Torch Lake Sailing School’s summer on the water
The Torch Lake Yacht and … Read More >>

The Top Threats to the Great Lakes, and Ways to Combat Them

Seven orgs, government entities, and businesses weigh in
There’s nothing we Michiganders are … Read More >>

Goody’s Lobster Roll

Tastemaker
Believe it or not, you … Read More >>

Feature

On Ice with the Olympians

Did your kiddo watch the Olympics this winter and start dreaming of being a figure skater? If so, get them to Centre Ice Arena (1600 Chartwell Dr. in Traverse City) on Monday, July 20, …

July 11, 2026 |

Dining

Three Trees Vineyard’s Goat Shepherd

We don’t know about you, but we’re always on the hunt for a red wine suited for warm-weather sipping, and we’ve found our new favorite in The Goat Shepherd Cabernet Franc from Three Trees …

July 11, 2026 |

Opinion

Ignoring History and Tradition

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently ruled on the 14th Amendment’s birthright citizenship clause. The surprise was not that it was upheld but that several justices thought otherwise. We’ll get to …

July 11, 2026 |

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Clean Water in the Crosshairs

Human memories are short, and even though there are Americans alive today who were born when indoor plumbing was not widespr… Read More >>

Film Review: Supergirl

She’s slurred, she’s profane, she’s Supergirl!! And in the hands of director Craig Gillespie of Lars and t… Read More >>

Caution: Wet Paint in Northport

Launched in 2013, this year’s Gene Rantz Memorial Plein Air Paint Out takes place July 17-18. More than 50 artists wil… Read More >>

Art, Midsummer Fun, and Books

It’s a fabulous weekend for arts and culture in the Petoskey area. Saturday, July 18, don’t miss Petoskey’… Read More >>