Category Archives: Traverse City

Camping at the Sleeping Bear Dunes

This feature by former Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore park ranger Bill Herd appears courtesy Leelanau.com. It's part of a summerlong feature America's Lakeshore: A Comprehensive Guide to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. There's tons more information available at that link!
by Bill Herd
Camping is as American as apple pie—oops, I mean cherry pie. It’s [...]

Michigan Uncorked: Northern Michigan's wine pioneer keeps it simple

Michigan Uncorked is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, writers who are passionate for Michigan and authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. Learn all about Lorri & Sharon and their book at www.michiganvine.com.
Forty-five years ago, Bernie Rink planted grapes in northern Michigan. As a reflection of his own childhood [...]

M is for Monday … and Midwest, MCS, Michigan Agriculture and MORELS!

Morels ! by cedarkayak
The latest issue of Midwest Living feature on the Best Midwest Food Towns served up a platefull of restaurants in our region that might entice the culinary tourist. Their editors selected Traverse City as the #2 town and Ann Arbor #3. Also featured were a collection of recipes from Traverse City including [...]

We Are Michigan Concert Series ~ April 30 – May 2

The We Are Michigan concert series is a three-day event to help raise awareness about gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender human rights issues in 3 Michigan cities. Each evening will feature an array of music with activists who will share their experiences fighting for gay rights.
Thursday April 30th at the Magic Bag in Ferndale features [...]

Weird Wednesday: Mondo Atomic Cow Birthday

The photo is Midcentury Mondo Atomic Modernism from docksidepress. You'll probably want to see it bigger
We'll get back to Linda's Weird Wednesdays next month! In the meantime, check out Happy Birthday to you, Traverse Colantha Walker on Michigan in Pictures.

Making maple syrup in Mayfield, Michigan

Here is a fantastic video with Jim & Bob Gibbs talking about the sweet spring action at the Mayfield Sugar Bush shot by Scott Allman and edited by Joahna Williams. Be sure to Click the "HQ" button!

Check Absolute Michigan keyword "syrup" for more maple syrup goodness!

Photo Friday: The Grand Traverse Bay by Airplane Lane

Our latest Photo Friday comes to us from above Traverse City and shows the west and east arms of Grand Traverse Bay, divided by the Old Mission Peninsula. Be sure to check this out larger.
Matt (Airplane Lane) has a bunch of sets from all over the world, but if you're specifically focused on Michigan, check [...]

Deep Powder Skiing in Northern Michigan

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Nick Nerbonne says that 18" of new snow at Crystal Mountain Resort led to some DEEP turns yesterday and an amazing day of skiing for anywhere in the country, but off the charts for northern Michigan. More Michigan skiing & snowboarding from Absolute Michigan.

For love of Michigan Chocolate

Sweet Treat by ( Jennifer )
"All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!"
~Lucy Van Pelt (Peanuts)
While many of us count chocolate as a food group, there's no doubt that interest in "the 5th food group" peaks around Valentine's Day. Whether it's pairings of Wine & Chocolate, Beer & [...]

Walking on Water at the Women's Winter Tour

"People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, and the curious [...]