Rachel Pasche | Author
In Season at the Spa: Autumnal Treatments at NoMi Resort Spas
Oct. 15, 2022
Fall is the time to treat yourself. As we prepare for colder months ahead (and a reliably hectic holiday season), taking a little time for ourselves can be just the thing we need to rejuvenate and refresh. And what better way to do so than with a spa day? Northern Express spoke w...
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Fall on the Farm: What local farmers are harvesting and growing this season
Oct. 1, 2022
Summer may be the peak tourism season, but for farmers, autumn brings long days toiling in the soil harvesting, preparing, packing, and even planting crops. Two local farms—9 Bean Rows and Lakeview Hill—provided us with some insight into what the autumnal harvest looks like, w...
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Sweater Weather
Sept. 10, 2022
Northern Michigan is a wonder to behold during the autumn months, the bright reds and dazzling yellows offering a stark contrast to the lush blues of Lake Michigan and its tributaries. With summer drawing to a close, it’s time to start dreaming of fall, with its cooler temps, crispe...
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Ways to Explore the Bays: Epic escapades on NoMi waters
July 30, 2022
During the heat of summer, there’s no relief quite like cooling off in one of northern Michigan’s many bodies of water. From clear creeks and rivers to the magnificent Great Lakes, this area is one of the best for splashing around during the summer months.
While swimmi...
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Feeling Nautical
June 25, 2022
If you were to ask Chien Nowland what he does all summer, you’d likely be more than a little jealous of his response. Since 2007, Nowland has been operating and sailing the Nauti-Cat, Traverse City’s touring catamaran, around Traverse Bay.
Four times a day, seven days ...
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Protecting Our Parks
April 23, 2022
The Great Lakes offer a landscape full of diverse ecosystems, breathtaking shorelines, and, of course, the largest system of fresh water on the planet. With such incredible and unique environments comes a responsibility to sustain, protect, and conserve these lands and waterways to mainta...
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The Green Light: Alchemy Farms
Oct. 2, 2021
Somewhere in the Maple City area lies a farm full of plants grown with the intention of delighting the palate, body and eyes.
Alchemy Farms started a little over three years ago, though owner Naomi Call says she has been focused on herbalism and holistic wellness for most of her l...
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The Fabulous Pepper Berkowitz
Sept. 11, 2021
Pepper Berkowitz might be a bit of an anomaly in the fashion world. She’s warm, engaging, and genuinely wants to help others — a far cry from what you might think it takes to succeed in a fast-moving and highly competitive industry.
But as much attention a...
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Do Not Pass Tabletop Underground
Sept. 4, 2021
What do you get when you combine a speakeasy and a game store? It probably looks a little like Tabletop Underground, a Prohibition-themed basement in downtown Traverse City where anyone can gather to play (or buy) board games. The board game has long been a favorite way to pass the time a...
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6 Ways to Get on the Water
July 24, 2021
The west coast of Michigan provides endless entertainment and opportunity to explore the stunning waters of Lake Michigan. With its famously cerulean and aquamarine hue, crystal clear depths, and stunning views of the coastline and sunsets, the big water — and its bays — beg t...
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Northport
July 3, 2021
Rock-strewn coasts and windswept beaches rightfully claim much of the fame for our corner of Lower Michigan’s vast shoreline. But amid the miles of Petoskey stones and golden sand, there blooms an idyllic series of civilizations, tiny harbor towns that offer shelter from Lake Mi...
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July 3, 2021 Rock-strewn coasts and windswept beaches rightfully claim much of the fame for our corner of Lower Michigan’s vast shoreline. But amid the miles of Petoskey stones and golden sand, there blooms an idyllic series of civilizations, tiny harbor towns that offer shelter from Lake Mi...
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July 3, 2021 Rock-strewn coasts and windswept beaches rightfully claim much of the fame for our corner of Lower Michigan’s vast shoreline. But amid the miles of Petoskey stones and golden sand, there blooms an idyllic series of civilizations, tiny harbor towns that offer shelter from Lake Mi...
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July 3, 2021 Rock-strewn coasts and windswept beaches rightfully claim much of the fame for our corner of Lower Michigan’s vast shoreline. But amid the miles of Petoskey stones and golden sand, there blooms an idyllic series of civilizations, tiny harbor towns that offer shelter from Lake Mi...
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