
Northern Michigan Towns & Culture: Guides, Galleries & Lighthouses
Guides and tips about Towns & Culture for your Northern Michigan vacation
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Northern Michigan Lighthouses: A Coastal Road Trip
September 11, 2026
Michigan lighthouses line more miles of freshwater coastline than any other state. A road trip through six of the best in Northern Michigan.
Alpena & Thunder Bay: The Shipwreck Coast Guide
August 14, 2026
From glass-bottom boat tours over shipwrecks to a free maritime museum and 500-acre wildlife sanctuary, here's your guide to things to do in Alpena, Michigan.
Indian River Michigan: Kayaking & Inland Waterway Guide
July 7, 2026
Kayak, fish, and cruise Michigan's 38-mile Inland Waterway from Indian River, linking Mullett Lake, Burt Lake, and five lakes all the way to Petoskey.
Ludington Travel Guide: Beaches, Lighthouse & State Park
July 1, 2026
From Big Sable Point Lighthouse to Hamlin Lake and miles of Lake Michigan sand — the complete guide to things to do in Ludington, Michigan.
Gaylord Michigan Weekend Guide: Golf, Elk, Skiing, and the Alpine Village
June 26, 2026
Everything to do in Gaylord, Michigan: 20 golf courses within 20 miles, free-roaming elk, 150 inches of snowfall, and a Bavarian-themed downtown.
Glen Arbor Travel Guide: Dunes, Beaches & Village Life
June 23, 2026
Things to do in Glen Arbor, Michigan: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Lake beaches, the Crystal River, and the walkable village shops and tavern fare.
Things to Do in Traverse City: Complete Local Guide
June 15, 2026
From Grand Traverse Bay beaches to Old Mission wineries and Sleeping Bear Dunes, here are the best things to do in Traverse City, Michigan.






