Sleeping Bear Dunes

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Lie on a sublime beach, then hike to an unforgettable dune overlook—just part of your day at the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Full article...Attractions Hike )

Spring Is Here, Sniff Around

Spring Is Here, Sniff Around

Where to find sweet smells at this glorious time of year. Full article...Hike Features )

Spring Romp with Your Pooch

Spring Romp with Your Pooch

Take a long-awaited spring hike with your dog. Full article...Hike Health Health )

Geocachers: GPS Shopping

Geocachers: GPS Shopping

GPS recommendations from Up North guys in-the-know. Full article...Hike Nature Hike Nature )

April Rush

April Rush

April is the time to see U.P. waterfalls in their most surging, glorious incarnations. Full article...Hike )

Calling All Beginning Geocachers!

Calling All Beginning Geocachers!

Never been geocaching? Check out this beginner's event in Harbor Springs. Full article...Hike News )

Deer Vulnerable at Winter's End

Deer Vulnerable at Winter's End

Biologists warn dog owners: keep pets close to protect deer herds. Full article...Hike News )

Otter Creek Hike in Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore,

Otter Creek Hike in Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore,

Details of a gorgeous hike on the Otter Creek loop in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, including a spot to eat at the end of the afternoon. Full article...Hike Vacation Features )

Wander Hartwick Pines' Old-Growth Wonders

Wander Hartwick Pines' Old-Growth Wonders

Take a hike through the towering old-growth pines found in the Hartwick Pines State Park near Grayling. Full article...Attractions Hike )

Hike & Read: Rock Picker's Guide

Hike & Read: Rock Picker's Guide

A hike that lays out the geological formations left in Northern Michigan by the glaciers that passed through and a rock hunting book to stick in your backpack. Full article...Hike Books Books )

Backpack Towel

Backpack Towel

A quick-drying towel to carry in your backpack. Full article...Hike )

Hike to a Swimming Hole

Hike to a Swimming Hole

Trails in Antrim, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and Traverse City where you can hike to a place to swim. Full article...Hike Traverse City )

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