One of the better turns in the millennial hipster movement has been the reclamation of derelict motor lodges. Motel Bear Lake (formerly Bella Vista Inn), purchased and retrofitted in 2023 by Marta ...

Frozen vistas, tranquil shores, and everything in between—these photos shared with us on Instagram showcase Northern Michigan winter at its finest. Want to be featured? Tag us or use #MyNorth in ...

An old Traverse City storefront finds new life as a textile shop and cozy rental flats—with a deliciously sustainable bent. In 2022 Jen Vander Roest and her husband, Steve, were looking for a ...

In Japan, art serves many purposes—to express vision, reflect culture, understand the natural world. It is not, at least traditionally, a vehicle for exuberant emotion and self-realization.

This Traverse City treat shop (with a new cafe in Leland) has you covered no matter your dessert of choice. Indulge in dark chocolate bars; truffles crafted with local ingredients like Mundos ...

Life for Shea Petaja felt like a slow-moving car crash; the tragedy nearly broke her. Until one night at a comedy club ...