TAP THE BRAKES: The blufftop Shurtleff Nature Preserve is another pretty spot to catch a sunset, with two benches overlooking ...

Before you cross over to the Upper Peninsula, we recommend this scenic pit stop—just a stone’s throw from the Mighty Mac.

At The Foxglove Farm there are weddings, and one day soon there will be U-Pick cherries, blueberries, lavender and apples. At ...

For thousands of years, lichens have quietly shaped Michigan’s landscapes—and their work is far from finished. I’m alone … ...

A young couple had a vision for a bit of magic at their campground on the Manistique River. But it would take a tiny miracle and a surprising community of new friends to bring Benny the Beard ...

In a fast-paced world, a new folk school in the Traverse City area offers a refreshing retreat, where hands-on craftsmanship ...

For thousands of years, lichens have quietly shaped Michigan’s landscapes—and their work is far from finished.

This secret garden café near Torch Lake has espresso, homemade baked goods and, of course, incredible plants. Imagine a lush ...