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NORTHERN MICHIGAN  

Petoskey, Boyne City, Harbor Springs, and beyond, offer an abundance of Northern Michigan restaurant choices for different tastes and budgets.

When traveling in Northern Michigan (specifically Traverse City), you are bound to hear the word "Fudgie" once or twice. No the locals are not referring to the silky chocolate treat that Michigan is known for...they are talking about you.

Are you considering a summer weekend trip to Northern Michigan, but unsure of where to begin? Here's your guide to canoeing, tubing, kayaking, and camping in Northern Michigan.

The ultimate in self pampering for a Traverse City visit is, without a doubt, Pavlova European Salon & Day Spa.

Here are a few things that you'll wish had been included in the NMU handbook when that first October blizzard hits...

No snow, a failing auto industry, and an economic downturn lasting as long as the Great Depression is killing the Great Lakes State. Any suggestions?

Even though NMU has tried to make the school more diverse, is the English department really ready for this? Have black students supported the literary canon becoming diverse? How do you speak up to a teacher?

The worst winter storm of its kind to hit Northern Lower Michigan in over 10 years has just moved out of the area. A major snowstorm moved into the area overnight. Lake effect snows joined the snowstorm last night and caused a pretty serious situation.

Every year the people in Northern Michigan bring their outhouses to town. Why you ask? Do they have nothing better to do than drag their outhouses around? Nope.

The perfect Sunday in a perfect Northern Michigan town.

Are you looking for winter fun in northern Michigan? Here are 6 great reasons to visit Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Fall is highlighted by annual Halloween events that aren't necessarily limited to October 31st Trick-or-Treating. Come North and visit a remote and rustic Northwoods area for your Halloween Fun.

I bet you thought that road kill is the stuff that didn't get away. There's actually a hierarchy of road kill, and here's how it shakes out in southeastern Michigan.

I have been going to Aloha State Park since I was around 3 years old. I'm not 19 and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I've been to several camp grounds over the years and would have to rate Aloha State Park as one of my personal favorites.

At the age of 29, I took my first day trip to Mackinac Island with my daughter's school.

Previous Michigan Republican tax and spending policies have paralyzed the state's ability to fully fund public education.

Marquette, Michigan in the upper peninsula of Michigan is a lovely city with a population of less then 20,000 people. Marquette, Michigan is on the northern edge of upper Michigan along the southern border of the Lake Superior Shoreline.

Watching a Beach Bums' game is certainly a little slice of Heaven!

A couple in Michigan accidentally received human body parts, along with a table they ordered from eBay. The two packages contained a human liver and ear, and were part of a misdirected shipment intended for a research facility.

Are looking forward to a vacation in Michigan this summer? Here are 5 ways to enjoy it without spending a lot of money. There are more inexpensive Michigan entertainment ideas than you'd think.

The impact of no snow on Michigan's economy has been devastating. Is it too late to salvage this winter season?

Traverse City, Michigan is nestled in the northwest corner of the Lower Peninsula, and has served as the Midwest's playground for decades. Traverse City offers the finer things in life, from windswept sand dunes to powdery hills of ripe for skiing.

When it comes to nightlife, nothing in the North can beat Kilkenny's Irish Public House.

According to Travelmax, two businessmen who wanted to put their town on the map created this winter carnival in 1951. It takes place over two weekends in January and can draw up to 80,000 people.

Coach Carr will be missed.

No matter what your age, bringing in the New Year can be a family affair for those in the metropolitan Detroit area.

From the hot-dog snow enthusiast to the warmth-loving family member, Crystal Mountain offers activities to suit all your family members for the perfect vacation.

Whether watching the sun rise over Lake Huron, or tubing lazily down the slowly winding Ausable River, Iosco County offers a taste of the good life to summer visitors from all around the country.

Husband tracked down in the snow of a wilderness area confessed. Husband recounts dismembering his wife with the couple's young children at home at the time of the killing.

With comfortable lodging, friendly locals, quality eateries and surrounded by glorious natural beauty, Munising is the perfect place to relax, catch your breath and regain your sanity before you have to return to the rat race. Thank goodness for long weekends!

Petoskey/Charlevoix, Michigan, located in northern Michigan on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, is ranked one of the best small town getaways in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine.

Interested in getting away to northern Michigan this winter? Look no further than the small town of Standish. It is truly the gateway to Michigan's Northeast. There is quite a range of activities this town of 2,000 people.

It would take literally months to see all that Northern Indiana has to offer but if you don't have quite that long visit the top scenic spots along the way.

In front of a crowd of thousands, the 14 year old singer from Oscoda, Michigan wowed baseball fans at last nights game. How did she get here, and where does she go next? Get the exclusive story on this American Prodigy.

Visitors to Mackinac Island, in northern Michigan experience as escape into what feels like the gentle Victorian era

Memorial Day weekend opens the unofficial beginning of summer, and of yard sale season, at least here in Northern Michigan, and the yard sales, rummage sales, and garage sales are now in full force. It is a great time to find some fantastic deals on previously owned items.

From the Cultural offerings of Detroit's Institute of the Arts to the quiet seclusion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Michigan offers weekend travelers a diversity of get-away experiences.

A brown trout from Lake Michigan that was found dead probably died from the deadly fish virus, VHS. Authorities are attempting to do everything possible to prevent further spread of the fish disease.

These tiny birds will begin arriving at feeders and hummingbird gardens in Michigan in April and will leave sometime between July and October.

Here are a few tips on how to plan a great mini-vacation camping and canoeing in northern Michigan, or anywhere else you find a campground and canoe livery.

Considering visiting Detroit, Grand Rapids, or Traverse City? That's wonderful, but there are some great hidden vacation spots that need to be considered. Here are five lesser-known Michigan vacation spots that are sure to please.

A preview and breakdown of the matchup between Northern Illinois and TCU in the 2006 Poinsettia Bowl played in San Diego, California.

As you make your plans for a romantic getaway for Valentine's Day, an upcoming honeymoon, or just a peaceful retreat for your anniversary, consider your options in Northern Wisconsin. Here's where you can set your sights.

Michigan is the third largest trash importer in the nation, ranking behind Virginia and Pennsylvania. While the majority of imported trash comes from Canada, Michigan also receives waste from all neighboring states and as far as New York.

When people think of dog sledding, Alaska immediately comes to mind. But, you need not journey all the way to our most northern state to experience the thrill of dog sledding-a mushing adventure lies much closer at hand.

An opnion like look at the effects of the current Michigan heat wave on a small Northern Lower Peninsula town.

Lakes in Michigan that are worth seeing. Plan a trip.

Michigan's Department of Natural Resources now offers teepee camping in three state parks. The adventurous thrill, especially for children, of teepee camping may be enhanced for parents by the low cost: teepee sites may be rented for just $30 a night.

These 7 beaches are so secluded that visitors overlook them in their hurry to get a blanket down anywhere there's obvious sun and sand. Their amenities range from nothing but a strip of sand beneath forested dunes, to a full-service beach-house and cafe.

Love beaches? Well, the Lakeshore spans 170 miles. Why not take a week or so and visit all of the beachtowns? Here is a great travel plan for you.