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Smashing Success: Glendale Burger Shop’s Rise
Glendale Burger Shop in Traverse City became an overnight sensation after a social media video of their smash cheeseburger went viral.
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Food & Drink
Explore Northern Michigan’s Coast: Small Town Discoveries Along US-31
The stretch of road from Elk Rapids to Charlevoix holds delicious discoveries for lovers of good food, charming shops, farmstand pies and glorious galleries. Start your morning …
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Things to Do
Northern Michigan’s Acoustic Summer: A Season of Strings, Stories and Soul
The summer of 2025 lineup is a showstopper for lovers of folk-roots music, with national-act headliners to swoon over. There’s not much I love more than acoustic music—stories spoken with wisdom …
20+ Festivals & Events to Kick Off Summer Up North
As summer returns, our weekends and evenings are filled with barbecues, bonfires …
4 Ways to Enjoy Lilac Season Up North
It’s my favorite time of year—when the spring breeze picks up the heady, …
Travel
8 Breathtaking Summer Scenes to Inspire Your Up North Getaway
We’ve been loving your Instagram moments this summer Up North. From golden sunsets to Caribbean blues, these stunning shots will have you plotting your next Northern Michigan …
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