100 YEARS OF CHERRIES: A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE BIGGEST MOMENTS IN CHERRY FESTIVAL HISTORY

Air shows, a world record, a slew of musical performers, presidential visits, and more

BY Todd VanSickle

The National Cherry Festival has been around four times longer than the average lifespan of a Montmorency cherry tree. This year, the annual eight-day Traverse City event … Read More >>

LONG LIVE THE CHERRY QUEEN

Celebrating a century of royalty

BY Kierstin Gunsberg

From the sun drenched sidewalks and the blocks of parade-goers that line them, life as the National Cherry Festival’s (NCF) Cherry Queen looks pretty sweet. And it … Read More >>

TRAVERSE CITY’S ONE AND ONLY RAW BAR

Umbo opens in May, gets settled in June, and plans to expand to dinner in July

BY Ross Boissoneau

It’s been described as the buzziest restaurant in town. The owners are working hard to make sure it is busy as well as buzzy. Not that it … Read More >>

SUMMER AT THE MUSEUM

The Dennos rolls out new exhibits (and a new look)

BY Beth Milligan

It’s a big year for the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City. In addition to celebrating its 35th anniversary—as well as the 75th anniversary of parent institution … Read More >>

10 WAYS TO SPEND YOUR FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Festivals, farmers markets, foot races, and so much more!

BY Molly Cox

Do you like to spend Independence Day going to a traditional, small-town parade during the day and a fireworks display in the evening? Or perhaps you prefer … Read More >>

MEET OLD MISSION’S JIM TRUCK

This veteran turned horse trainer turned painter shares the story of his 81 years

BY Art Bukowski

College football player. Vietnam chopper pilot. Master-class horse trainer. World traveler. Banker. Painter. Author. Jim Truck has jammed quite a bit into his 81 years. And his … Read More >>