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A resident of the mighty Au Sable River, Kim Diment is a decorated artist, an avid traveler, and an expert at finding th...
06/25/2026

A resident of the mighty Au Sable River, Kim Diment is a decorated artist, an avid traveler, and an expert at finding the beauty in all creatures.

“The inspiration is just the beauty in animals or nature itself,” she says. “I try to find things that are a little different and bring [them] out of the woodwork.”

If you ask award-winning wildlife artist Kim Diment, humans have far more in common with the world of animals than many of us realize. “We came fro…

This Saturday, Bear Earth Herbals has teamed up with Grand Traverse Conservation District to lead you on a guided hike a...
06/24/2026

This Saturday, Bear Earth Herbals has teamed up with Grand Traverse Conservation District to lead you on a guided hike and hands-on herbal workshop where you can make your own herbal tincture, oil, or vinegar.

Get your steps in, enjoy the sunshine, and learn how to identify wild herbs/explore their medicinal uses! Sierra LaRose of Bear Earth Herbals has teamed u…

In the heart of Michigan’s northern lower peninsula, an area about half the size of New York City is maintaining its rug...
06/24/2026

In the heart of Michigan’s northern lower peninsula, an area about half the size of New York City is maintaining its rugged, remote textures. Known as the “Big Wild,” Pigeon River Country State Forest is 100,000+ acres of undeveloped and untainted forest, water, and wildlife. Here’s your quick guide to to hiking, camping, horseback riding, and more in the forest.

The world’s wild places are disappearing. Roads, farms, housing, businesses, and infrastructure are daily permeating our green spaces, leaving virtu…

OPINION: "An important question too often missing from zoning conversations is: 'Could this project significantly affect...
06/23/2026

OPINION: "An important question too often missing from zoning conversations is: 'Could this project significantly affect natural resources, and are there reasonable ways to reduce those impacts?' In appropriate cases, bringing MEPA into the picture can help local governments explore risks and consider whether project redesign or conditions (such as vegetative buffers, tree preservation, or dark sky protections) could make projects more compatible with local values..." (Lauren Teichner)

Concerned about a proposed data center, shoreline development, tree clearing, or loss of rural character in your community? Here is something many Michiga…

On Thursday, June 25, get out on the water for the Blessing of the Fleet, an annual boat parade tradition in Little Trav...
06/23/2026

On Thursday, June 25, get out on the water for the Blessing of the Fleet, an annual boat parade tradition in Little Traverse Bay from Harbor Springs Area Historical Society 🛥

It’s a big week for the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society! On Thursday, June 25, get out on the water for the Blessing of the Fleet, an annual …

There are more than 460 miles of dedicated mountain bike trails in northern Michigan. We checked in with Top Of Michigan...
06/23/2026

There are more than 460 miles of dedicated mountain bike trails in northern Michigan. We checked in with Top Of Michigan Mountain Bike Association and Top of Michigan Trails Council to get trail recommendations and riding tips for summer adventures 🚵‍♀️

There are more than 460 miles of dedicated mountain bike trails in the region, according to the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association—and more…

3 stars for "Disclosure Day""Presented within a realistic approach, the actions onscreen face scrutiny they can’t stand ...
06/22/2026

3 stars for "Disclosure Day"

"Presented within a realistic approach, the actions onscreen face scrutiny they can’t stand up against. And it was all the more frustrating since Spielberg’s 1977 exploration into familiar territory in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' captures exactly that 'what if?' energy and is widely considered a masterpiece of the oeuvre." (Joseph Beyer)

Were it not for the talents of the extraordinary actors Emily Blunt and Colman Domingo in lead roles, who valiantly commit to the absurdity of a screenpla…

Paint Grand Traverse, a plein air painting festival and competition that runs June 21-28, is underway! Expect to find pa...
06/22/2026

Paint Grand Traverse, a plein air painting festival and competition that runs June 21-28, is underway! Expect to find painters popping up all over northern Michigan, from Old Mission Peninsula to Elk Rapids to Fishtown before a celebrate on June 27 at Crooked Tree Arts Center - Traverse City 🎨

Crooked Tree Arts Center is known for many artistic endeavors between Petoskey and Traverse City, but one of the nonprofit’s crown jewels is Paint G…

This summer, the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park in Traverse City is closed in order to facilitate major upda...
06/22/2026

This summer, the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park in Traverse City is closed in order to facilitate major updates that will improve the park for both campers and staff. The construction is on track for the park to reopen in April of 2027 (sans bridge...more on that in the article!). In the meantime, the state park beach is open for summer swimming.

For tourists and locals alike, the construction at the Traverse City State Park has been a big change. Normally at this time of year, its parking lots and…

Art and Connection of Elk Rapids is taking to the open road this summer with their brand-new Creativity Cruiser. Their b...
06/20/2026

Art and Connection of Elk Rapids is taking to the open road this summer with their brand-new Creativity Cruiser. Their brightly-colored van doubles as a mobile art studio, with the goal of traveling throughout the Elk Rapids area (and five neighboring communities) to offer “free art materials, hands-on projects, and opportunities for children to explore creativity in a welcoming and inspiring environment.”

Art & Connection of Elk Rapids is taking to the open road this summer with their brand-new Creativity Cruiser. Their brightly-colored van doubles as a…

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