Rachel Pasche | Author
16 Spots to Shop in Leland & Fishtown
July 4, 2026
Driving into the one square mile that is Leland, it’s easy to underestimate the shopping scene, but this tiny town boasts a ton of stores for every shopper. Whether you’re seeking that perfect gift or something for yourself, we’ve outlined 16 stores in Leland and historic …
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Cherry Festival: Cherry Lover’s Edition
June 27, 2026
The National Cherry Festival can be a foodie paradise—assuming you enjoy cherries, of course. Traverse City’s famous fruit is the star of the show and takes center stage for the entire week, featuring in pies, contests, tours, markets, jams, salsas, pancakes, and more.
T…
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20 Northern Michigan Summer Festivals
June 13, 2026
With summertime comes summer festivals—big, small, charming, quirky, and everything in between. The long days and starry nights promise some of the best memories of the year, and whether you have some free weekends, are looking to explore local traditions, or just love the atmosphere …
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Meet the “Rainbow Realtors”
May 30, 2026
It’s never too late to discover (and pursue) your passions, just take it from Kimberly Kambrow and Rebecca Tippett, who started KIRE Realty in November 2022 and haven’t looked back. Their aim is to make real estate accessible for anyone, especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ co…
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Eight Memorial Day Events Up North
May 16, 2026
Memorial Day is both a day of remembrance and the unofficial start to northern Michigan summer. School is nearly out, the days are longer, the water is warming up (slowly, mind you), and the sun is making more frequent appearances.
We’ve rounded up eight festive events across …
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Sustainable Shopping Meets High (and Fun) Fashion
May 9, 2026
Traverse City Fashion Weekend is a celebration of old-fashioned fashion. Not fast fashion rooted in trends that could change by the next month, but timeless styles sourced with intention.
Creators Katie Asher, Grace Guba, and Lizzie Lane are all passionate about sourcing clothing fr…
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Colorful, Functional, Joyful
April 11, 2026
If you’ve ever been strolling through Suttons Bay or Fishtown and noticed a shop window bursting with colorful patterns or an outdoorsy item that grabbed your attention, chances are you walked by Wild Lettie.
The store originally opened in Fishtown as Compass Paper Co. in July…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Looking to Grow Presence in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties
March 14, 2026
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan (or “Bigs” for short) is a mentorship program based in Traverse City with branches that spread throughout the region in Grand Traverse, Antrim, Emmet, Charlevoix, and Kalkaska counties. The program is all about connection, pairin…
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11 St. Patrick’s Day Events in Northern Michigan
March 7, 2026
Say “sláinte” at one of the festive pub crawls, grab your lucky shoes for some Irish dancing (or a leprechaun race!), hit the slopes, or enjoy one of several festivals. However you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Up North, just don’t forget your green!
Jan. 17, 2026 Meet one of Traverse City’s sort-of-secret authors, Grace Edinger. You may recognize her pen name, Eloise Corvo, from her first (but not last!) published novel, Off the Beaten Path, a cozy mystery set in a fictional town that closely resembles northern Michigan. The book was …
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Jan. 17, 2026 When you’re not in the mood for bundling up and going outside, winter is a great time to learn about local history. We headed to Benzie and Leelanau counties to find the museums, galleries, and other hotspots that tell the tales of days gone by. Stop #…
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Dec. 13, 2025 ’Tis the season for big, brightly lit trees in downtowns across northern Michigan. Whether you’re driving through town on your way to visit family for the holidays, stopping into your favorite shop to grab gifts for loved ones, or enjoying dinner out, odds are you’ll encou…
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Dec. 13, 2025 When Elk Rapids distillery Ethanology committed to locally-sourced ingredients for their products, it seemed like they’d have an uphill battle ahead. But eight years into the business, one hundred percent of the plants and honey they use still comes from within a 50-mile radius. Talk …
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Nov. 1, 2025 The cooler months are upon us and the holidays aren’t quite here, but there’s still plenty to do in northern Michigan. Whether you want to push your limits with a challenging race, chill out at a craft beverage festival, or see a show, November is full of events to keep busy.Read More >>
Oct. 11, 2025 Step into Penny Lane, where old clothes find new life as they do in any consignment shop. The difference, you’ll soon notice, is the immense variety within the curated booths you won’t find elsewhere. Forty booths line the walls and fill the space with an eclectic and ever-chang…
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Sept. 13, 2025 It’s no secret that animals can help us in myriad ways; consider how uplifting it is when a dog approaches you and gently asks for a pet, or when a cat perches on your lap, purring. Two organizations in northern Michigan have taken that same concept and transformed it into something i…
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Aug. 16, 2025 Combining time in the outdoors with the meditative calm of a yoga class is a recipe for restoration and relaxation during the busy summer season. Northern Michigan offers several ways to take your practice out of the studio and into the great outdoors, whether that’s at a vineyard or …
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June 28, 2025 Not only does the National Cherry Festival serve up some of the best cherry delicacies, but it also dishes out friendly competition throughout the week! Get sporty, spitty, sandy, or splashed at the various contests held all week, with something for every age group. May 31, 2025 According to the USDA, Michigan is home to around 44,000 farms, several of which are in the part of northern Michigan we call home. These farms comprise 9.4 million acres of land, all dedicated to providing fresh food for the state and country. The Lively Farm sits on two acres near…
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April 26, 2025 The feel of the English countryside—think Narnia-worthy wardrobes, sleigh beds, and farmhouse tables—is closer than you might think. Elk Rapids’ House on Horizon specializes in designing and furnishing spaces meant to evoke feelings of old-world England and a slower pace o…
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A Mystery Set Just a Stone’s Throw Away
Seven Stops for History Buffs
BENZIE
O, Christmas Tree!
Farm to Glass with Ethanology
What to Do Up North This November
The Thrill of the Thrift
Getting Back in the Saddle with Equine Therapy
Yoga in the Great Outdoors
Cherry Festival Competitions
Saturday,…
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Creating Your Own Ecosystem
Feels Like Home, Looks Like You