Drew VanDrie | Author

Gifting the Great Outdoors

Nov. 23, 2024

If you live in northern Michigan, there’s a good chance that someone (or multiple someones) on your gift recipient roster just wants to build a cabin in the woods, wear a bunch of flannel, and be one with the great outdoors. Or, at the very least, they want to take a hike on a sunny w… Read More >>

A Decade on the Water for Paddle Antrim

Aug. 17, 2024

Paddle Antrim was founded in 2014 on the principle of connection—joining people, waterways, and environmental conservation.

“Our mission is to protect our waterways by connecting people through paddlesports,” says Paddle Antrim Executive Director Deana Jerdee. &ldq… Read More >>

10 Beautiful Beaches in Northern Michigan

July 6, 2024

Close the laptop, stuff the tote with towels and SPF, and pack a cooler with something cold to drink—it’s time for a beach day.

From inland lake retreats to the coastal sands of the Great Lakes, Michigan has countless beaches worthy of exploration and even more deserving… Read More >>

Your Guide to Sleeping Bear Dunes Camping: Seven Sites to Explore

June 22, 2024

Summer in the northern latitudes wouldn’t be complete without at least one camping trip. Indulging in some rustic relaxation and living an unhurried existence (for at least a few days), offers a restorative escape.

It’s no surprise that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakes… Read More >>

Out for a Joy Ride

May 11, 2024

“Like riding a bike.” While that phrase may refer to anything that’s second-nature, it also alludes to something you’ll never forget. For Carol Kraak, founder of Benzie County’s Joy 2 Ride, the exploration, independence, and bliss that a simple bike ride offers… Read More >>