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Contents august | features

Discover more about Up North, people, places, food and events.

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34 26 | RED HOT BEST The results are in! This year, 12,500+ voters picked their favorites in Northern Michigan by region. Flip through highlights of winners in each region, then go online to MyNorth.com/RHB2020 for the complete list.

32 | BUCHAN’S BLUEBERRIES Get your berry fix on at Old Mission’s own blueberry hill—where the thrill of harvest can’t come soon enough.

34 | FORT MICHILIMACKINAC’S EXCAVATION

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The archeological dig at Colonial Michilimackinac continues to unearth tantalizing treasures, offering glimpses of what life was like at this hub of the North American fur trade.

38 | JIMMY GOES FISHING These nostalgic fishing tales from the waters of the Au Sable will transport you to the river’s edge—where you just might hook the big one.

42 | CHASING AURORA It was a race against the stars as this photographer chased the northern lights from Sleeping Bear into the UP, capturing the celestial splendor along the way.

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Mission Point Lighthouse is turning 150! Plus, we share some Traverse Classics looking back at Michigan’s magnificent elk herd and the snack we didn’t know we needed until the ‘80s—dried cherries.

17 | AUGUST EVENTS The dog days of summer are for beach trips, sipping a frosty local brew and sleeping under the stars.

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Planning a staycation? Here’s how to spend the perfect day in picturesque Charlevoix.

23 | UP IN MICHIGAN A family contemplates the fate of their beloved Torch Lake cottage.

61 | DRINKS Corn milk and tequila? Burnt honey and gin? These farm market favorites will freshen up your summer cocktail menu.

63 | OUTDOORS Biking the Betsie Valley Trail is great for beginners (and the scenery is hard to beat).

64 | LOVE OF THE LAND Take in bird’s-eye views of Little Traverse Bay and the Inland Waterway from this golf course-turned-forest reserve by the Little Traverse Conservancy.

ON THE COVER Glen Lake + Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Photo by Tony Demin

49 | DINING Sunshine, fresh air and tasty food made on the spot—don’t let summer go by without stopping at these food trucks in Petoskey and Traverse City.

57 | LOCAL TABLE Two local businesses get creative with a sweet partnership amid the pandemic.

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Celebrating Our Communities

BY DEBORAH WYATT FELLOWS | PHOTO BY DAVE WEIDNER

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e’ve been doing our Red Hot Best nominations and winners for over a decade now, and I don’t think it has been filled with quite the same meaning for me since our very first one. We started RHB in the time of the Great Recession as a way to celebrate the creativity, commitment and sheer grit of our communities, our people, our small towns and businesses and our beautiful places. We celebrated at a time when the bottom had fallen out of every segment of the economy and no one really knew who would make it through, from our restaurants to our schools. But when the dust settled, we were just about all still here.

Now, RHB 2020 is being released at a time of unprecedented challenge.

And, again, it couldn’t come at a better time to acknowledge excellence, places that bring joy, committed people and the dedication behind every winner and nominee. And it must have been prescient that this is the year we decided to celebrate people and places in 11 regions of the North. Instead of asking for nominees and votes for favorites across the entire North, people

nominated and voted for people, places and businesses in communities they know so well and those that they love to visit. How great is it that RHB 2020 adds a celebration of community—something at the heart of this place we love?

Announcing the RHB winners in the time of COVID-19 is really poignant. The voting took place when the coronavirus was barely creeping onto our radar. Over 12,000 people dove in with the same sense of celebration and fun that RHB has every year, none of us knowing what lay ahead. And now, even as we still work to stem the tide of the virus, we get to take time to celebrate the resiliency and power of community and place.

Honoring the winners also means something different this year because we are living so differently. When I look at the first, second and third place winners, I see the grit it took to adapt to a world no one could have imagined. I see the restaurants that scrambled to start takeout, their masked employees coming to our cars with upbeat greetings and a thank you. I see those restaurants adapting again to keep our communities safe

by focusing on outdoor dining and keeping tables a distance apart. I see teachers who had to scramble to learn online teaching while in the eye of the storm, and somehow still keep community for their kids and supporting parents. I see small business owners who, facing layoffs, stayed up nights to fill out complicated forms to get financial support to hang on—so many of whom rarely complained even though the dreams they had for their businesses were put on hold and in jeopardy.

And I look at the beautiful places that won and I see the people over these last months who, without other pursuits, rediscovered the wonder of the out-of-doors. I admit to being a bit taken aback by the number of people who took to the trails. But time and time again, the greetings on the trail, the exclamations of discovery and the joyful, often wondrous smiles reminded me that COVID-19 has literally driven people outdoors who may have chosen otherwise. That has to be a good thing. I never saw anyone abusing the habitat in any way. The trails usually had us all going in one direction, but when we did have4

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editor’s note to pass, everyone honored social distancing. The gratitude of just being there permeated everything.

And when I look at the places that won, I see every hike we took with the dogs through the muds of March and now the incredibly and seemingly unending blue skies of summer. I see the peace and freedom that being outside brought me in March and April: The quiet creaking of the barren branches, the smell of rich earth waking up, the streams beginning to swell and rush, the winds of Lake Michigan that made me feel both infinitely small and a part of something so big. I see the natural world waking up as the lady’s slippers bloomed and the leaves exploded in canopies of new, brilliant, stunning green. I walked with my husband, Neal, and often our daughter, home early from college. And even though we went months not seeing our three boys in person or getting to hug them, I saw them at every turn: Flying in the woods as they reenacted Robin Hood, racing into Lake Michigan as the hike’s reward, a hand slipping into mine for no reason, and every reason.

They were never far from me while I was outside.

You’ll see that we haven’t been able to print every winner as we have in the past: Like all businesses, we are working to get through the challenges of COVID-19. But you will see some, and then can find them all on MyNorth.com. As you do, remember every name on the RHB list has people’s lives, grit and commitment behind it. Every name has community behind it, the small towns we so cherish and the wealth of even more amazing people and businesses to discover. And every winning place offers the gifts of nature that this place so freely gives and can be starting points for your own outdoor adventures or awakening.

How very grateful I am to celebrate it all this year and to celebrate it together.

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The Big 1-5-0 Mission Point Lighthouse is turning 150 (wow!).

In honor of this milestone and in celebration of National Lighthouse Day on August 7, Lighthouse Manager Ginger Schultz shares 10 things to love and know about the iconic landmark at the tippy-top of Old Mission Peninsula.4

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ITS IDENTITY

ITS WINE

Some folks mix up Mission Point Lighthouse (on Old Mission Peninsula) and Grand Traverse Lighthouse (on Leelanau Peninsula). “We even had a pizza delivered to Mission Point that was supposed to be for the keepers at Grand Traverse,” Ginger says.

So, remember: Mission Point = Old Mission.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards makes a Lighthouse Wine each year and donates a portion of its sales to be used for restoration projects at Mission Point.

ITS GUESTS Last year, more than 53,000 people signed the guest book in the gift shop. All 50 states were represented for the months of June, August and September, and 83 countries were listed.

ITS LOCATION

— Celebrating 64 Years —

Mission Point Lighthouse is 65 miles from Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Northport and 65 miles from Point Betsie Lighthouse in Frankfort.

1956 - 2020

ITS DESIGN Mission Point is modeled after the original Mamajuda Lighthouse on the Detroit River (Mamajuda Island has since disappeared underwater due to erosion). The design was also used by other Great Lakes lighthouses and schools and churches. The building isn’t very tall since it was built on a dune, but the Fifth-Order Fresnel lens could be seen for 13 miles off the tip of the peninsula.

ITS KEEPER PROGRAM

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Volunteer keepers live in the lighthouse for a week at a time and run the gift shop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one day off. The program is full every summer and half the keepers are repeats. (See why everyone wants to return: MyNorth.com/ MissionPointKeeper)

ITS HISTORY The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1933, and replaced by a buoy light in West Grand Traverse Bay. When the coastguard abandoned the lighthouse that year, it was severely damaged but luckily never burned down.

ITS OWNERSHIP In 1939, a retiring lighthouse keeper was offered Mission Point Lighthouse for $1, but he wasn’t interested. It continued to be vandalized until 1948, when 43 residents of Old Mission Peninsula purchased the lighthouse. The township then purchased it from them.

ITS RESTORATION This year, the 1950s-era garage is being replaced with a historical replica barn.

The south side of the lighthouse is also being renovated to look as it did in 1900 with board and batten siding, and matching windows and shutters for all the windows.

ITS BIRTHDAY! The 150th-anniversary date for Mission Point Lighthouse is September 10, 2020. This is when the lighthouse was first lit.

The lighthouse is typically open daily May through October and weekends in November.

However, at the time of writing, it was unclear when Mission Point would open due to COVID19. Visit missionpointlighthouse.com for hours and updates.

Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state (120+). Each year in August, the Michigan Lighthouse Festival is celebrated at a different location. The 2020 festival, which was going to be hosted at Mission Point, has been canceled, but you can look forward to it being held in Traverse City in 2021.

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TIPS FOR ELK VIEWING Elk can be seen anytime of year in the range of southern Cheboygan, Otsego and Montmorency counties. But as with any wildlife, they’re more visible at certain times of the day and year. » Time of Day: Elk are most active early in the day, toward evening and during the night. During the hot summer months (June–August) they can be hard to find, but your best bet is to look for them at the crack of dawn or just before dark.

LOOKING BACK: TRAVERSE CLASSICS

Michigan’s Magnificent Elk In the early ‘90s, Traverse thoroughly documented (and shared some gorgeous photos of) our state’s majestic elk.

Roaming Pigeon River Country with their bugle-like calls is one of the largest free-roaming elk herds east of the Mississippi. Readers who have followed Traverse over the years likely recall iconic images of these regal creatures (many taken by renowned wildlife photographers Carl Sams II and Jean Stoick) gracing our pages.

But the North’s elk haven’t always been so abundant. Due to unrestricted hunting and the loss of their habitat, Michigan’s native elk population disappeared in the late 19th century. Brought by rail from the western U.S., Rocky Mountain elk were reintroduced to Northern Michigan three times between 1916 and 1918. The last release of seven animals near Wolverine in 1918 would become the foundation of today’s herd.

That herd grew steadily, but poaching and diminished habitat quality reduced its numbers from 1,500 in the early 1960s, to 200 in the mid-1970s. Since then, thoughtful management of open areas and forests the herd needs to thrive has helped it grow to more than 1,100 elk.

Recently, the DNR announced elk habitat has been further protected with the addition of the Elk Forest at Black River, a 597-acre parcel in Montmorency County, to Pigeon River Country State Forest. The $2 million land deal conserves from development one of the biggest privately owned parcels in Michigan’s core elk range. The forest on the property will be sustainably managed to promote biological diversity, health and habitat.—A.J.

» Season: September and October are prime months to watch elk. The breeding season (rut) begins in early September and peaks mid-month. During the winter, elk can be found near logging operations or in recently logged areas.

But remember: winter is a stressful time of year for animals, and it’s illegal to chase after or harass wildlife. » Location: Designated viewing areas include: 3.5 miles east of Vanderbilt on Sturgeon Valley Road, then 3 miles north on Fontinalis Road; 8 miles east of Vanderbilt on Sturgeon Valley Road at a pipeline corridor; 4 miles north of the Pigeon River Country State Forest Headquarters on Osmun Road; and 18 miles east of Gaylord on CR-622. Parking is provided at these areas. Elk may be seen in and around these meadows or just by chance almost anywhere in the elk range. » Patience: Plan to spend adequate time. These wild animals are on their own schedule—not yours. Odds are you won’t be alone at these viewing areas.

Your chances of seeing elk will be best if everyone sits quietly and avoids venturing out into the fields. (Don’t forget binoculars!)

Tips courtesy of Pigeon River Country Discovery Center. For more information on elk viewing, including an interactive map, visit pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/elk-viewing.

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A THRIVING REGION

LOOKING BACK: TRAVERSE CLASSICS

CHERRIES!

PHOTO BY ANJANETTE MERRIWEATHER

What was the new food phenomenon in the ‘80s? Dried cherries.

In our September 1988 issue, writer Melissa Findley chatted with Justin Rashid, co-owner of American Spoon Foods, about the latest food trend—dried cherries. Justin remembers first picking up the “nifty little snack by chance” in 1982 (which also happens to be the year American Spoon opened its Petoskey kitchen). But it would still be a few years before things really got going.

Dried cherries actually have an accidental beginning, Melissa wrote: “In 1975, Graceland Fruit Cooperative of Frankfort was faced with a major spill of cherries in their freezers.

‘When the spill occurred, we took the salvageable excess and tried drying them,’ recalls Don Nugent, founder of the co-op.”

It took a few years to perfect the process, and in September 1988, Graceland was getting ready to mass-produce the crinkly, wrinkly, juicy bursts of cherry we all adore.

How many dried cherries does Graceland produce today?

A whopping 3,183,277 finished pounds of cherries were dried in 2019, according to Marketing & Communications Manager Brenna Nugent.—C.S.

FUN FACT: Cherry Republic first started making its famously big Boomchunka cookies in April 1993, each one plump with dried cherries and chocolate chunks, and they’re still a customer favorite today. In 2019, Cherry Republic sold 110,000 Boomchunkas, which now come in seven varieties, along with 250+ other cherry products.

It’s impossible to celebrate our 40th anniversary at Traverse without also honoring the small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have supported our mission throughout the years and who make Northern Michigan such a special place to live and visit. Each month we’ll continue to share these important anniversaries in print, and you can find the full list at MyNorth.com/ BizAnniversaries. —A.J. 75 YEARS Portland Building Company, Honor

74 YEARS Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc., Petoskey

70 YEARS Bardon’s Wonder Freeze, Traverse City

61 YEARS Indian River Marina Roy’s General Store, Traverse City

60 YEARS Golden Fowler Furnishings, Traverse City Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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August ED ITED BY L I BBY STAL L M AN & CAR LY S I M P SO N

At the time of production, many organizations were uncertain about August events due to COVID-19, so we've come up with fun ways to celebrate this month, wherever you live. See page 19 for annual events and festivals rescheduled for 2021, and visit MyNorth.com/Events to find community happenings throughout the year.

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NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY Northern Michigan has many great authors—check out Doug Stanton, Jeff Smith, Aaron Stander, Mardi Jo Link.

MON NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY The north is lucky to be home to some amazing nonprofits— FLOW, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities and The Manna Food Project are just a few. Visit MyNorth.com/ GiveBack for more.

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August 2020 Events Please note, as these dates approach, some of these events may be postponed or canceled to protect the safety of both event organizers and ticket buyers. Throughout the year, find current community events at MyNorth.com/Events.

AUGUST 1 | BLUES & BREWS FESTIVAL The third annual fest in downtown St. Ignace will offer 45 varieties of craft beer from local breweries, pub grub and live music. Held dockside at the St. Ignace Marina. stignace.com

AUGUST 7 | BLACK STAR FARMS ARCTUROS DINING SERIES This month’s dinner theme is “atop our vineyard.” Guests will dine al fresco at the lush estate vineyard in Suttons Bay with views of West Grand Traverse Bay. The wine-paired culinary experience will showcase seasonal ingredients from local farms with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. MyNorthTickets.com

AUGUST 8 | LOUIE’S FARM JAM This family-friendly event includes food trucks, vendors and several bands.

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AUGUST 14–16 | HOXEYVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL The 2020 lineup for the annual Americana and Roots festival, held on 150 acres of farmland surrounded by the Manistee National Forest, includes The Wood Brothers, Galactic, May Erlewine, Michigan Rattlers, Luke Winslow King, The Go Grounds and more. hoxeyville.com

AUGUST 15 | RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL, BELLAIRE Check online for details and the event schedule. bellairechamber.org

AUGUST 15 | ANNUAL LOBSTER FEST Held at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Northport, dinner options include fresh Maine lobster, filet mignon or chicken, boiled redskin potatoes, corn on the cob, rolls, slaw, a cherry dessert, beer and wine. A nautical silent auction will have many lighthouse- and maritime-related items. There will be two seatings: 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Limited tickets available. MyNorthTickets.com

Due to COVID-19, many annual summer events were canceled or held virtually in 2020. But we’re already looking forward to them next year. Put these dates on your calendar and visit organizations’ websites for details and some dates that are still to be decided.

MAY 7–9, 2021 Mesick Mushroom Festival, mesick-mushroomfest.org MAY 23, 2021 NMC BBQ, Traverse City, nmc.edu MAY 29, 2021 Petoskey Stone Festival, Barnes Park, Eastport, petoskeystonefestival.com MAY 29, 2021 Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, Crystal Mountain, crystalmountain.com MAY 29, 2021 Bayshore Marathon, Traverse City, bayshoremarathon.org MAY 2021, TBD National Morel Mushroom Festival, Boyne City, bcmorelfestival.com JUNE 3–6, 2021 Aldo Leopold Festival, Les Cheneaux Islands, aldoleopoldfestival.com JUNE 4–13, 2021 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, mackinacisland.org JUNE 12, 2021 Leland Wine & Food Festival, lelandmi.com JUNE 2021, TBD Charlevoix Craft Beer Festival, facebook.com/charlevoixcraftbeerfest JULY 3–10, 2021 National Cherry Festival, Traverse City, cherryfestival.org JULY 9–11, 2021 Blissfest Music Festival, Petoskey, blissfest.org JULY 27–AUGUST 1, 2021 Traverse City Film Festival, traversecityfilmfest.org AUGUST 4–7, 2021 Elk Rapids Harbor Days, elkrapidsharbordays.org

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This classic Lake Michigan vacation town gets some goodnatured ribbing for a slogan that caught on in 1882 when a local paper proclaimed the city the new playground of the captains of industry and dubbed it: Charlevoix the beautiful.

Today, “where it's hard to keep your eyes on the road” might fit even better.

The main route through town cuts between a bucolic harbor dotted with sailboats and a string of boutiques, microbreweries, gourmet restaurants and a fish market. Just strolling downtown makes for a perfect day, but here are five more ways to round out 24 hours.

GET ON THE WATER People once used the Ironton Ferry's 650-foot crossing of Lake Charlevoix to tote across their horse and buggy, even sheep. Today, you can still take the world's shortest ferry ride across Lake Charlevoix's south arm for a brief on-water stint or join the town's sailing set with a daytime or sunset cruise on Sunshine Charters. Want to dive in all the way?

Shallow Oyster Bay is great for a warm-water swim and snorkeling over sunken logging boats.

SHOP, SIP AND NIBBLE

There's an unexpected bonus to a vacation (or staycation) with a lake to the west and another to the east—the joy of seeing the sun coming and going. Take your morning coffee to Ferry Beach or Depot Beach, both on Lake Charlevoix's west side. At day's end, follow the Pine River Channel to a wide Lake Michigan beach and capture the sun setting beyond South Pier Lighthouse. Or hike to a sunset vista 320 feet above Lake Michigan at the hilly Charles A. Ransom Nature Preserve.

Floor-to-ceiling views of Round Lake are the perfect pairing for any of the 32 taps at Bridge Street Tap Room. For breakfast or lunch, try Harwood Gold, where the current branch of family that's made maple syrup since the 1800s now crafts hand pies, salads, wraps and drinks, everything sweetened by syrup. Come snack time, top your crackers with the wildly popular Three Fish Dip from John Cross Fisheries. Leave time to shop: North Seas Gallery features paintings by Dutch masters; the vibe's all French at Maison & Jardin and the clay works at Bier Art Gallery and Pottery Studio are crafted by Michigan potters—100 in all.

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Architect Earl Young built 30 houses between 1918 and the early 1950s, all from boulders he collected while exploring the North's shores and forests. Then he added whimsy, turning them into something out of Middle Earth with touches like wavy, thatched roofs. Go on a guided journey with Mushroom House Tours, or better yet, stay in one. Then walk the grounds or take tea at Castle Farms, a centuryold castle complex built by a former vice president of the Sears and Roebuck Company as a showpiece for Sears’ farm implements.

Since 1859, the Charlevoix Memorial Drawbridge, and the five bridges that came before it, have been cumulatively raised more than 500,000 times for vessels traveling between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, from international ships to early canoes. Watch from a channel-side seat on Jeff's Deck at Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant, notable for the Earl Young-created boulder fireplace.

CATCH A SUNRISE AND LATER, SUNSET

Kim Schneider is a long-time travel writer specializing in Michigan adventures, food and wine. The Midwest Travel Journalist Association has named her Mark Twain Travel Writer of the Year, and she's the author of 100 Things to Do in Traverse City Before You Die.

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Keeping the Cottage The cottage is an olive-green money pit.

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he cottage is the only consistent home I’ve ever had. It is the only place I can go back to and be in a room I’ve slept in since I was five years old—the same wooden bunk beds, the same four walls. It sits on a lake near the small town of Bellaire, and every year at the end of May, we come back following a long drive through the woods. We look for deer and fox on our way in and arrive at the side of a rectangular, moldy, discolored box, sunkissed through the shadows of the trees.

We used to always arrive at night; my shoes were never on my feet. The air was crisp and clean and the lake sparkled under the moonlight. The cottage didn’t. The spider webs and caterpillar cocoons covered the front door, the window, the garage.

Ever since we bought the cottage in 2003, we’ve had a conversation about demolishing it. The real estate agent initially didn’t even want to take us inside—it was a “tear-down.” Now, 17 years later, the foundation’s rotting, the roof is warped, there’s a hole in the porch, the sliding door is stuck, there’s no insulation and the furnace broken.

My dad says it would be a waste of money to keep the cottage now, only to inevitably have to tear it down. But, even so, he has ideas of putting in a new roof and adding on a porch to the master bedroom. I inherited my sentimentality from him. Even if we

were to tear it down, he says we would keep the brick chimney.

The previous owners were the Kingscots, who’d spent summers there since the mid-century, and the era shows in the cottage. The sinks are tomato soup red; the oven and the toilets are avocado green. I don’t remember spending a night there before my mom made us rip up the shaggy green carpet. That first night my parents and all five kids slept on four mattresses on the bare living room floor.

I always thought the Kingscots were scientists. I convinced myself that the Petoskey stones and honeycomb coral and jasper I found in the dirt driveway were their findings from the bottom of the lake. I pictured them diving deep through the water with goggles shielding their bulging eyes. I wasn’t so far off— they were science teachers. I still like to think of them as scientists though.

It’s more fantastical; it seems to suit the memory better.

The Kingscots had a couple of kids and it’s strange to think that this was their cottage as much as it is ours now.

I wonder if the wood that now slumps and crumbles was sturdy and beautiful for them. I wonder if they swam in the water in their underwear. Or if they made tents in the woods from sticks sticks and fallen branches. Or if, when the water wasn’t running, they bathed in the icy lake.

The interior of the cottage is covered in wood veneer-paneled walls, allowing it to feel secluded and cozy but also making it outdated and ill-lit. At one point, without my dad’s knowledge, my mom and older sisters painted the living room walls white, accidentally showcasing mildew stains. Some things change and others stay the same. Of the two sets of knotty pine bunk beds in the girls’ room, I still sleep on the lower left bunk, my feet hanging over the end of the hard twin mattress.

I was 18 and soon to leave for college the summer after Grandpa died, and Mom hauled some of his belongings to the cottage. I can remember him teaching us how to use birch bark as paper and how to fish off the end of the dock. Now, she and I wear his hunting flannels while building fires or tending the garden or skipping rocks, and Dad and Addie play with his marble chess set hours into the night. We all marveled at his wooden Crosley record player, accompanied by all of their non-gospel related records, of which there were very few. In the middle of July, we danced at night to Elvis’ Christmas Album while Mom swayed and twirled and cried. I watched her from the couch.

I wonder if this was the moment she morphed in my mind into a full person, not just my mom.

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Hills to mark our driveway, hidden in the trees. He sat happily at the mouth of the drive holding a sign that reads “Beware of DeLaere’s.” We never used a sealant or lacquer, and he’s been softening and crumbling for years—one by one his fingers are falling off.

Finally, one day, Mom calls the man who carved the bear for us all those years ago. She wants a new one for Dad’s birthday. On the phone, she reminds him of our bear and tells him that neighbors have told us when they see the bear they know their own cottage is near. He explains that his health isn’t well and he doesn’t know how much longer he has, but he wants to carve us a new bear if he can finish it.

They both start to cry.

The new bear arrives—he is about 25 percent smaller than the other, sits on two pedestals and holds the same sign. His nose is slightly turned up and the wood is stained and bright. I hear Mom say, “We’re going to take care of this one.” This bear is new, fresh and glossy. But we wouldn’t dare get rid of the old one.

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choing through the storefront of Buchan’s Blueberry Hill is the sound of a telephone practically rattling off the hook. It’s late morning in early August, and Ben and Lori Buchan have grown accustomed to the ringing din this time of year. It’s prime U-Pick season, but the little indigo gems budding out back aren’t quite ready for public consumption. “Thanks for calling Buchan’s Blueberry Hill,” Lori’s voice lilts from the answering machine. “We’re not yet open for U-Pick. Check our Facebook page for updates.”

An unseasonably chilly summer has delayed the farm’s 2019 blueberry crop. Vacationers who plan visits to the farm between dips in the bay and meandering drives along Old Mission Peninsula will have to wait to fill their baskets with the azure berries gently clinging to bushes that stripe a broad patch on the Buchan family farm.

The chill has slowed business, but Ben Buchan, operator of the farm, still has plenty of work to do. His face has tanned a shade of terra cotta from weeks spent under the summer sun, blue eyes gleaming like just-ripened berries on the bush. He’s been zipping around the farm’s 14 acres on his green ATV, arriving at the five acres devoted to blueberries and pausing every few yards to check the progress of the crop, ensure the patch is sufficiently watered or to cart bushels of ripe berries back to the storefront to be sorted and boxed. Does he ever sneak a handful here or there as he’s working? “Nah, can’t stand ‘em,” he says.

But Ben’s berries—as the farm’s slogan proclaims—truly are “Buchan good.” The berries offer a balance of sweet and tart, plump yet firm, with a velvety bloom that makes them look as though they’ve been plucked from a watercolor painting. Ben was raised on the farm and learned the blueberry business from his father, Norm—who didn’t much care for them either. In fact, Ben is the sixth generation of Buchans to operate the farm.

Although blueberries have been their bread-and-butter crop for decades, it all worked out by happenstance. “This was basically a swamp,” Ben says, as he motions to the patch before him. It was a wet swath of land his great-grandfather Lester, who operated the farm at the time, couldn’t quite figure out what to do with. As the land dried out, Lester discovered the soil was rich with peat, a spongy substance that bounces underneath your feet like rubber.

Turns out, peat is naturally acidic and filled with nutrients—just right for cultivating blueberries.

More than 70 years later, Lester’s original bushes are still going strong and, along with the rest of the five-acre patch, help produce thousands of berries each summer. Typically, around late July, enough berries will be ripe for U-Pick season, but as the Buchans can attest, blueberries are a finicky sort. Too wet, too dry, too cold, too hot—picking season relies on how the weather wavers in the preceding months. “If the weather doesn’t cooperate, it can set us back weeks,” Lori says.

To bolster the 100-year-old farm during those less-than-temperate seasons, Lori devised a plan. A skilled cook with a retail background, she transformed the Buchan’s storefront into a gift shop, stocking shelves with homemade jams, jellies, granola and more snackable goodies made from scratch in the adjoining kitchen.

That way, if customers stop by when the berries aren’t quite ripe, they can still take a little bit of Buchan’s home. In 2014, she added ice cream to her offerings: blueberry, of course, but also inspired

flavors like Old Mission apple pie, lemon poppy seed, puppy chow and lavender—using lavender harvested from Harbor View Farm just up the peninsula. In the fall, they peddle homemade apple cider and fresh cider doughnuts.

Lori’s enterprising spirit has helped diversify the business, but it’s still the blueberries that take the summertime spotlight.

Cars line the street dozens long on the first public picking day, the arms of the visitors full of empty baskets waiting to be filled.

“Our legacies come back year after year,” Lori says. “They bring their kids because they remember coming out to pick when they were kids, too.”

Out front, Lori rests for a spell on a metal glider padded with floral vinyl cushions—the same one that sat on her grandmother’s porch in Suttons Bay years ago. It’s not long before a dusty SUV ambles up the gravel driveway. “Are you open today?” asks a hopeful voice from inside. “Not yet for picking,” Lori concedes as she rises to greet her potential customers. “Just a little behind this year.” The family parks and shuffles out, poking around the store, batting around sundae choices and picking up a quart or two of the packaged berries ripe enough to sell. They’re only in town for the week, so it’ll have to do for now. “We’ll come back next year,” assures the mother of the bunch. “We come every year.”

The phone rings again. Outside, Ben hoists himself behind the wheel of his ATV and revs it up. “It’ll be busier than we know what to do with soon enough,” he says, then putters out to the patch to tend to the blueberry bushes as the Buchans do, and have for generations.

Rachel Seis is a freelance writer and senior editor at Taste of Home magazine.

She’s based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and looks forward to hopping the ferry to cross Lake Michigan for a Traverse City getaway each summer. // Melisa McKolay is an award-winning photographer specializing in lifestyle portraiture and wedding photojournalism.

INGREDIENTS 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons flour O cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla N teaspoon salt 1 large egg 2 K cups fresh blueberries 1 pie pastry for one 9-inch pie FRESH BLUEBERRY CREAM PIE This beloved family recipe comes from Ben Buchan’s mother, Karen. She normally makes this pie in bulk, so the recipe has been adjusted for a single pie—be sure to taste test and experiment as you go!

TOPPING 3 tablespoons each: flour, margarine and chopped pecans METHOD Beat the first six ingredients for five minutes at medium speed. Fold in the blueberries. Pour into the pastry crust.

Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.

For topping, blend together the flour, margarine and chopped pecans. Sprinkle on top of the pie and bake for 10 minutes.

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A bone-numbing wind whistled across Lake Michigan’s icy surface, bulleted through the slats in the palisade walls of Fort Michilimackinac, then scattered like grapeshot through the chinks in the rowhouse of an affluent British trader. We don’t know the trader’s name, but we do know from a map made in 1765 of the fort, located near what is now Mackinaw City, that a British trader lived in this home that year, and there is enough other evidence to assume he continued in the home until 1780-81. We also don’t know for certain if the wind indeed blew hard as the following events unfolded. But if you’ve ever visited the Straits of Mackinac in late winter or early spring, you will agree that it is safe to say the wind howled across this wild and beautiful waterway where lakes Michigan and Huron meet between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas.

The British trader pulled his heavy capote—the signature traders’ coat made from a wool trading blanket—tighter, threw another log on his fire and resumed the job at hand: packing his household items for a move seven miles across the water to the new, more defensible fort on Mackinac Island. Given recent events in the Revolutionary War, Fort Michilimackinac, built in 1715 by French fur traders but ceded to the British in 1761 after the French and Indian War, had become too vulnerable. The entire fort population—a number that ballooned in the summer to 2,000, and included British soldiers, French, British, Scottish and Irish traders, as well as Ottawa, Chippewa and other Native Americans—were hastily relocating to Mackinac Island.

Danger swirled from the south. The Spanish had sent out bands from their territories along the Mississippi to skirmish with companies sent from the fort. But the more immediate threat came from a company of American revolutionaries led by George Rogers Clark and aided by French and Native Americans, who were setting their sights up the Lake Michigan shore after taking Fort Vincennes in what is now Indiana.

Did the trader pack alone or did members of his household help? Was he, or were they, nervous? We know for certain only that at some point in the packing, someone dropped a small blue and white porcelain vessel imported from China, and it shattered. The pieces were swept or tossed into the root cellar to dispose of them. Also, perhaps that same day, someone let slip a Wedgwood, feather-edged creamware plate from his or her grasp and it broke into seven pieces, a mishap that most assuredly stung the trader. Imported from England, Josiah Wedgwood had designed the tableware for the British Queen Charlotte just 15 years before. Into the cellar the broken plate went as well.

By 1783, the fort was completely abandoned. British soldiers knocked down the buildings, smashing their chimneys, windows and doors, and then set fire to the entire place, ensuring no enemies could reuse it.

All that was left—bits and pieces of the lives of the French, British and Native Americans who had lived and traded in and around it for almost 70 years—was gradually covered by dirt and sand, blown

in from that ever-present Straits wind.

In 1959, archaeologists began excavating the old fort—the site of which had been a part of what is now known as Mackinac State Historic Parks since 1904. The dig, one of the longest ongoing in the country, continues every summer at the fort—now known as Colonial Michilimackinac. Excavation sites have included the powder magazine and a number of other rowhouses, including several outside the palisades, once located where Colonial Michilimackinac’s Visitors Center is now tucked in the shadow of the Mackinac Bridge. The people who once lived and worked at Fort Michilimackinac left much behind—to date, more than a million artifacts have been excavated, including bits and whole pieces of cutlery, buttons, dishware sherds, jewelry, knives, guns and swords. As the dig continues, there will be many more.

On a pleasantly windless day last August, Colonial Michilimackinac is brimming with kids and adults weaving in and out of the 16 reconstructed buildings: the old Sainte Anne church, the powder magazine, the soldiers’ barracks, guardhouse and several rowhouses—a kind of 18th-century condominium lived in at the fort by both military personnel and traders. Children clamber up the wooden steps to look out the watchtowers, and skip across the old parade ground waiting, in anticipation for a musket demonstration. But the show with the biggest bang is when, once a day in the summer, a company of the King’s soldiers push and pull a brass-barreled cannon out of the fort’s water gate, ram it

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with gunpowder and light it. As the boom echoes off the nearby Mackinac Bridge, the soldiers cry in unison, “God save the King!”

In the midst of it all, Dr. Lynn Evans, curator of archaeology for Mackinac State Historic Parks since 1996, is overseeing her summer team of three archaeologists as they painstakingly unearth the remains of what is labeled House E of the Southeast Rowhouse—the house where the British trader in the aforementioned scenario once lived. Evans and her teams have been working on the house site since 2008, and she estimates it will be another six years before it’s completely excavated.

Admittedly, House E’s archaeological site doesn’t look like much and visitors tend to pass it by. It amounts to a 625-squarefoot pit that runs from 1 foot to 5 feet deep.

Today, crew member Caitlin Lobl is on her knees in one corner of the pit using a mason’s trowel to shave tiny scoops of soil, a tenth-of-an-inch deep at a time, from a gridded 5-by-5-foot square. Meanwhile, crew member Elizabeth Kerton-Schmit and field supervisor Alexandra Conell are working outside the pit, bent over a pair of tables topped with screens. Dirt they’d gathered earlier is spread on the screens and sprayed with garden hoses so the fine silt is pushed through the screen to the ground, leaving larger items. “We find a lot of animal bones, beads and lead shot,” Evans says. Indeed, as I am standing there—Eureka!—a lead shot surfaces on Conell’s screen.

Cool as it is to know that a lead shot that rolled into a floor crack 250 years ago has just resurfaced, House E has yielded much greater treasures. Among the 2018 finds were a part of a table knife, blue and white porcelain sherds from a vessel exported from China, the handle of a sword, pieces of a Wedgwood creamware plate and the part of a dinner fork that Kerton-Schmit partially uncovered last year and had to wait a tantalizing year to finish excavating. Earlier in the summer of 2019, the site yielded a brooch, and the seventh and largest piece of the Wedgwood plate that had been partially

uncovered and left sticking out of the root cellar since last year.

Watching Dr. Evans talk about the artifacts, her animated face framed today by two thin braids, one can imagine her mind reeling in reverse motion—the fragments of the blue and white porcelain vessel from China, for instance, floating through time to fit itself back together. Likewise, the seven pieces of the Wedgwood plate twisting and turning through a time tunnel until they meet as neatly as a puzzle. But imagining an artifact whole is only part of a greater puzzle for Dr. Evans. Its context, both historically and where it was found physically in the site, reveals more.

For instance, although the British trader’s actual identity remains a mystery, the fact that he owned Wedgwood and Chinese porcelain tells Evans that he was well-todo. “He is getting the latest and the best and the most expensive objects,” she says, speaking of the past in present tense as she often does. “[His possessions] are his way of demonstrating to the community, ‘I have fashionable creamware from London. China from China. I am successful, I have made it.

I am a Jones, keep up with me.’”

A successful trader, yes, and also a man who had much to lose in terms of his freedom, his finances and maybe even his life if the Americans attacked. All of which may explain the hastiness that led to the broken dishware—and then to the sherds in the cellar. “They are just chucking things in the cellar before they leave,” Evans says in a way that makes you believe she can almost see the sweat under the trader’s collar.

Likewise, door hinges, broken glass and charred timbers unearthed at House E and other parts of the fort speak to its dramatic end—British soldiers laying fiery waste to the entire wooden complex before they slipped off to the protection of Fort Mackinac.

Year by year, the pieces of a 250-yearold puzzle are fitting together. Yet, the earth beneath the fort is still rich with finds and the riddles they pose. While the British

trader remains anonymous (“I have no hunches about who he was,” Evans says), another map of the fort made earlier, in 1749, provides the name of an earlier inhabitant of House E: a Frenchman named Charles Henri Desjardins de Rupallay de Gonneville. Certainly, an intact rosary found at the House E site in 2015 belonged to the period when this was the house of a French family who was obviously Catholic. But how could something so precious—made as it is from ivory beads and silver alloy links—be lost in such a small house? Was it dropped there in haste? Was someone trying to hide it?

“To find something intact is very unusual,” Evans says. “There’s got to be an intriguing story behind that and we’ll try to figure out what it was.”

But for now, that story must wait until digging resumes next spring … As summer ends, so will Chapter 60 of the Fort Michilimackinac dig. In a few weeks, Evans and her team will prepare the site for winter, spreading it with plastic sheeting topped with bales of straw, safely tucking in the treasures still buried there—pieces of history yet to be revealed.

Elizabeth Edwards is the managing editor at Traverse Magazine. lissa@traversemagazine.com // Grant Piering is a Traverse City-based adventure-lifestyle photographer and videographer showcasing organic experiences and memories. grantpiering.com

TREASURES IN THE SAND Hundreds of the million-plus artifacts archaeologists have unearthed at Colonial Michilimackinac are displayed in an exhibit beneath one of the reconstructed rowhouses called Treasures in the Sand. Take time out from the hubbub of the reenactments above ground to walk down the steps to this trove of artifacts that give a reallife look at how the people who once inhabited this fort lived. Among the displayed artifacts? The ivory-beaded rosary found at House E of the Southeast Rowhouse.

Find information about visiting Colonial Michilimackinac: mackinacparks.com

1 INTACT ROSARY FOUND AT THE HOUSE E SITE IN 2015 // 2 RECONSTRUCTED ROWHOUSES: ONE BELONGED TO EZEKIEL SOLOMON, A JEWISH GERMAN FUR TRADER. THE OTHER WAS RENTED BY LT. CLOWES, A BRITISH OFFICER // 3 KATIE GUTTMAN SIFTS SOIL THROUGH A SCREEN IN SEARCH OF ARTIFACTS 4 PIECES OF A WEDGWOOD CREAMWARE PLATE // 5 THE WATER GATE—THE FORT’S MAIN ENTRANCE // 6 KNIFE BLADE // 7 DR. LYNN EVANS, CURATOR OF ARCHAEOLOGY FOR MACKINAC STATE HISTORIC PARKS SINCE 1996 // 8 ALEX CONELL IN THE HOUSE E SITE 9 BIRCHBARK CANOES WITH VIEW OF THE MACKINAC BRIDGE

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Nostalgic tales from the Au Sable STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAMES MCCULLOUGH

It’s late April and I’ve just returned from camping deep in the jack pines of the Au Sable River basin with Layla, my English setter. We shared two sunny days and two cold, crystalline nights, waking to frozen water in her bowl. She is a fine companion for the opening weekend of trout season on the flies-only “Holy Waters.” Yet, to keep Layla from spring’s chilly waters, I did not fish. Instead, we rambled the many access points on that famed river from Conners Flats, Wakeley and Stephan Bridge, stopping for a sandwich at Gates Lodge, where I’ve seen three generations of ownership— Cal Gates, the founder, his son, Rusty, and now Josh Greenberg. We spent time at a picnic table at Guide’s Rest and stopped on the North Branch by Kellogg Bridge, Sheep Ranch and Dam Four. This was a weekend of reminiscence, a harkening back to the old places and stories, the old men and the resonances of my nascent years in what is now the Miller/Van Winkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited. My thoughts went to my father and the seasoned old men who gathered at Whippoorwill every summer, particularly “Rip” Van Winkle, whom I

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With the influence of those men, and from these woods and waters, grew a consciousness that would shape my life into this 48th year of fly fishing, and a compulsion to share essays about those early days and pass them on. Many of them are compiled in the book, Echoes , by Deep Wood Press. The following are excerpts from that collection.

FISH LIES I’m maybe 7, fishing on a dock on Walloon for small rock bass with a long pole, dropping worms into crevices between the boulders, when an enormous bearded man pulls up in a powerboat, ties off and hops out with the largest bass I’d ever seen.

He hands it to me and says, “Go tell your parents you caught this.” So, I do, and to their disbelief. Thus, I joined the fold of fish liars, a weakness I have long since abandoned. I know why men do it, and I have met those who all their lives will need a warning affixed to their caps: Truth = -10” / fish / tale.

NO, BUT REALLY When I was young, my family was invited to the north branch of the Au Sable to fish on opening day with some friends of my parents who owned a log cabin built in 1904. It has screened-in bedrooms with beds suspended on chains, a cherished spot that my own family visits most years, even now. You can hear the river below as the bed sways and slowly lulls you to sleep in the cool breeze.

But not that opening weekend. It snowed.

Only I wanted to fish. With no hatch and a cold wind, I walked upstream and fished back down to the cabin with a muddler minnow—a streamer fly with a cut deer-hair head, gold band on the hook and brown feathers that made it look like a sculpin. I caught nothing until just when I was ready to give up, I swam the fly along a log, letting it swing away at the end, and a lovely 8-inch brook trout struck.

Everyone asked if I’d caught a fish, but no one believed me when I said I did.

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JIMMY PRACTICES WHAT DOUG SWISHER HAD TAUGHT HIM EARLIER, SWINGING A NYMPH IN THE HOLY WATERS OF THE AU SABLE.

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SO MANY MEN SPENT TIME TEACHING ME HOW TO HOOK A BIG FISH, BUT NO ONE TOLD ME WHAT TO DO IF I DID HOOK ONE.

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BOAT HOUSE Most Augusts, my parents rented the river cabin at a place named for the evening call of the nocturnal bird, Whippoorwill.

The river cabin was rather contemporary, but on the bluff above the river sat an historic turn-of-the-20th-century log lodge, a separate kitchen and dining cabin and another smaller, private cabin owned by Theodore “Rip” Van Winkle, whom I loved, and who understood me immediately. He instructed me with the fly rod, and later sent me a copy of The Old Au Sable, with a beautiful inscription, on my wedding day.

The local chapter of Trout Unlimited, which met at the log lodge, was co-named after him when he passed away.

This is where I first learned to fly fish, in the trout-rich holy waters of the Au Sable River, a stretch of river where no trout can be killed, and only fly fishing is allowed.

Just past the old log lodge, down the stone stairs, past a trout pond and the sloping grass lawn, an old boathouse sagged on cedar posts, just upstream from the river cabin. The old men spoke to me of a mythically large “boathouse fish” that lived there—a lunker trout no one had ever caught, and at night as I lay in bed, a leviathan’s shadow moved in my imagination.

MONSTERS IN THE DARK “Watch for the muck monster,” my father said the first time he took me night fishing. Then he disappeared into the night, heading upstream, leaving me on the bank above a deep river bend. I was maybe 11, could barely make out a trace of the river’s reflection and I had no sense of distance across the opaque bend in the moonless, overcast twilight.

I shuffled my feet down to the bank, first ankle-deep, touching my toe in front of me with each inch to check the depth, and waited alone as my father had told me, for the Hex hatch to emerge—the giant Michigan mayfly.

I could not see a thing. The current made no sound, slow and flat. I scooched a bit deeper until the surface reached my anxious knees and my ankles tucked into muck.

I stopped. Certainly, the water would be over my head somewhere out there, the muck bottom slipping suddenly into the depths. I imagined water filling my rubber waders, floating me away.

A half-hour of solitude passed in the boredom, tinged with dark imaginings, when a burst of water shocked me to my groin—a giant trout chasing an emerging fly above the surface. I’d never seen such a monster. Then, a minute later, another ripped through the surface, violent and frightening, then others, beyond my longest cast. The fish were even farther out.

I would have to move closer, deeper, and cast blindly upstream and across.

But the bottom dropped off out there.

Four or five times I tried to raise my courage—slide one foot, then the other, closer to the drop-off, the large, gaping mouths and teeth. Excuses began flowing as to why I couldn’t go farther: I could drown; I was not able to cast far enough; my fly dragged and didn’t float naturally; even if I could cast far enough, I’d snag on the other side, or hook my head. I found every excuse except the full admission that at the bottom of it all, I was terrified to catch one.

FIRST BIG FISH At 13, my father bought me a new fiberglass rod to replace the whippy Phillips I began with. By then I’d learned to fish upstream with dry flies, but had not yet hooked one of the big nocturnal brown trout the adults told stories about. I would try when Dad took me to a second camp at Ranch Rudolf on the Boardman River during the Brown Drake hatch.

I don’t remember who instructed, but I do remember clearly the last night when the conditions were muggy and still—an older man dropped me alone at sunset on

my own stretch of deepening water. I sat on a log, breathing in the cedar-scented air, watching waxwings feeding above the river until the sunlight receded to the west and Brown Drake mayflies appeared. Smaller trout rose to them first. As the sun vanished over the horizon, a healthy rise popped by a log in front of me. I cast and caught a fine, foot-long brown trout, so I knew I had a good fly pattern.

No moon rose. As stars appeared, I waded in darkness upstream until a tremendous gulp resounded in the tight cedars. I followed the sound blindly until the current ran up to my chest at the back of a deep pool.

I heard the gulp again, about 20 feet upstream, and half afraid I’d catch it, I cast directly up the center of the run. I heard him rise, triggering me to set the hook and feel the line-halting heft of the fish that turned and ran directly at me. I stripped in slack line until I caught up with him as he shot back and forth violently at my feet, waving my heavily bent rod. In a panic, I reached out, grabbed the line and it snapped.

So many men spent time teaching me how to hook a big fish, but no one told me what to do if I did hook one. I’m still surprised no one came running, the way I had let out such a loud groan.

If we are fortunate, we can gaze down the vista of our lives with humor and humility, essential elements of the final phase of the fisherman’s philosophy—calling upon the wisdom of the elders who shaped our formative years, embracing the sum of our river blessings and passing our stories on to those who will listen.

Echoes is available at McLean & Eakin in Petoskey and at Gates Au Sable Lodge.

James McCullough teaches writing and literature at North Central Michigan College.

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THE AURORA GLOWS AS THE LAST LIGHT OF DAY FADES. I JUMPED FOR JOY AS THE PILLARS DANCED ALONG THE SHORES OF LAKE SUPERIOR AT PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE.

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CHASING . AU ROR A .

It’s no secret I love the aurora, known by many as the northern lights. Ever since I first saw them (accidentally) in July of 2018, I had been dying to see a “real” show—a good G1/G2 level event. So, when I saw there was a Labor Day aurora predicted, I had to chase it. (Wondering what G1/G2 stands for? See the sidebar on page 36.)

I’ve seen smaller shows numerous times—events where the aurora is barely visible along the horizon, at least in Northern Michigan. The camera can pick up the colors, but to the human eye, it looks like a whitish-gray band hugging the horizon and could easily be confused with light pollution if you’re not familiar with it. But, up until this point, I had missed out on every large aurora event. Whether it was my job that kept me from seeing it, or I was out of town, it never worked out.

This time, nothing was going to stop me. I hoped.

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The fun in aurora chasing, unlike looking for the Milky Way, is the unpredictability. Between the sun’s activity and the weather on Earth, planning becomes virtually impossible. We know the Milky Way will be there every night; we just need to pick a location based on light pollution and weather. Not so with aurora. Chasing the northern lights requires planning, nimbleness and luck.

The whole week leading up to Labor Day, I was working in Decatur, Illinois. My downtime was spent looking at satellite images, light pollution maps and the long-term forecast. I wanted to get somewhere very dark for this. Based on the weather forecasts early on, I was targeting Copper Harbor, at the northernmost tip of the Upper Peninsula. Overlooking Lake Superior, it’s a solid Bortle 2—the scale used to measure light pollution—maybe even a Bortle 1 in spots.

Trying to book a hotel or campsite so close to Labor Day was virtually impossible, but I did manage to find one about an hour south of Copper Harbor. All good, right?

Negative.

The forecast changed. On Thursday, my last day at the work event in Decatur, I canceled the hotel in Copper Harbor. I didn’t book anything else because, at this point, I had no idea where to go. Clouds were quickly becoming a significant issue and posed a serious threat to the aurora.

I arrived back home in Chicago around 11 p.m. on Thursday.

I had a bunch of errands to run on Friday morning, thinking I had until Saturday to get everything done. But one thing every aurora hunter knows is to check space weather data. (I use the Space Weather app for real-time updates.) Around 12:30 p.m., I noticed the hemispheric power and the solar wind were both creeping upward—I knew I needed to go and I needed to go now.

Checking the weather in various areas, I picked Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for my first aurora stop. It’s about a six-hour drive from Chicago, which ended up being longer because, of course, Chicago traffic.

Around 11 p.m., I arrived at North Bar Lake in Empire. To my surprise, I was the only one there. I have been to this location before; it was the spot where I got my first Milky Way reflection photo.

What I didn’t realize was just how high the water level was—even on this inland lake. I wasn’t even sure if the Lake Michigan shoreline was accessible. So, I set up and took a Milky Way shot for old time’s sake. Then I looked for the northern lights.

It wasn’t long until I was joined by a young family, armed with firewood. They asked me if I knew how to get to the lake, and I

told them I wasn’t sure since the water was so high. I watched as they found a trail. I soon followed. However, I didn’t go all the way to the shore, as they had a pretty good fire going. I was content shooting from the trail.

Around 1 a.m., the family packed up and left. I took their place along Lake Michigan for a few shots. By this time, the northern lights started to show on the horizon and would gain strength as the night progressed.

I was beyond thrilled—August 30-31, 2019, ended up sparking a few G1-level events. It was the best show I’d seen so far, and I was glad to have made the drive since this display wasn’t predicted initially. (These predictions can be 24+ hours off.)

The following morning—actually, the same morning, the second day of my Labor Day aurora chase—I got a notice from the Space Weather app that the storm reached G2 level around 9 a.m. EST in the Empire area. “Oh, my word,” I muttered to myself. “It’s early!”

This event was forecast to hit Sunday into Monday morning, and it was Saturday. Time to make a plan of attack.

After checking the weather and seeing that the forecast for the northern Lower Peninsula had changed to mostly cloudy, I decided to “mega rally” and drive the additional 6.5 hours to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula. At this point, I had no idea what was going to happen. With the G2 level reached so early on, there was no guarantee this level of intensity would hold. But it was a risk I was willing to take.

With camera batteries charged and the car loaded up, I headed north.

I arrived at Pictured Rocks right as the sun was starting to set.

I attempted to snag a sunset shot from the Log Slide Overlook, but I was a bit too late. The view was stunning regardless.

There were two college-aged girls at the overlook. They asked about the northern lights—and I’m pretty sure they weren’t prepared for the amount of info they got. I showed them the Space Weather app and how it was still very active. By this time, the activity had dropped to the G1 level, but I told them if they hung out there, they would definitely see something once it got dark.

Their faces lit up.

I contemplated staying at the Log Slide, too. But since I’d missed the perfect sunset shot, I had another image in mind, so I headed to Hurricane River. Back in May, I had tried to get a shot of the northern lights from here, but they never showed. I wanted redemption.

At this point, I no longer had cell service so I couldn’t monitor the data from the app. It was purely a wait-and-see game.

TOP: THE NORTHERN LIGHTS MEET THE DAWN OF A NEW DAY. AN ALL-NIGHT DISPLAY LIKE THIS IS RATHER UNCOMMON. TO SAY THIS WAS “MAGICAL” WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT. // LOWER-LEFT: SUNSET AT THE LOG SLIDE OVERLOOK AT PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE. THE WAIT WAS ALMOST OVER. // LOWER-RIGHT: MILKY WAY AND STEVE. BUCKET LIST SHOT RIGHT HERE. STEVE’S ARE RELATIVELY RARE, SO MY EXCITEMENT AT THIS DEVELOPMENT WAS OFF THE CHARTS. HURRICANE RIVER (PICTURED ROCKS) REDEMPTION SHOT COMPLETE— AND THEN SOME.

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WHAT’S G1/G2, YOU ASK? They’re values for rating geomagnetic storms—temporary disturbances of Earth’s magnetosphere. The solar wind stream or cloud(s) interact with Earth’s magnetic field, and the result is aurora. The higher the G number, the more severe the reaction.

The current scale goes from G1 up to G5—a G5 event is pretty rare and is typically triggered by an Earth-facing coronal mass ejection from sunspots. We are currently in a solar minimum cycle, and sunspots are minimal to non-existent.

WHAT CAUSED THE G1- AND G2-LEVEL EVENTS OVER LABOR DAY? A coronal hole—a region in the corona that is less dense and colder than the surrounding areas. They can occur anytime but are most common during the declining phase of the cycle, or in a solar minimum. Coronal holes occur when the sun’s magnetic field is open to interplanetary space. What is nice about coronal holes is they typically last a few solar revolutions, which allows us to get the closest to accurately predicting an aurora event. The month prior to the Labor Day event, this same coronal hole sparked a G1-level event in early August. Granted, there is a margin of error of 24 hours or so, but this ability to predict is still quite amazing.

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As the light faded, the aurora started to appear, and boy was it beautiful. Early on, the lights showed as auroral pillars. They moved gracefully on the horizon, ebbing and flowing. The pillars continued to dance for a good three to four hours before the intensity dropped off. During this time frame, I saw a few people come and go.

(I figured there would be other spectators, as this event was hyped pretty well by the media.)

Once the intensity dropped off around 12:30 a.m., clouds started to roll in and most people packed up and left. I committed to the entire night, though, as I suffer from the world’s worst FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). It proves to be beneficial on occasion.

The clouds began to clear around 1:30 a.m. I was shooting from behind some trees when I noticed this purple band in the sky above the aurora. I had a hunch; this was a STEVE—a Strong Thermal Emissions Velocity Enhancement. A STEVE is an aurora-like phenomenon, but it’s not an aurora. Researchers at the University of Fairbanks in Alaska determined the wavelength that makes up a STEVE is different from the typical aurora, making it a separate phenomenon. The colors are mauve and occur at lower latitudes.

I ran down to the beach. Cue Act 2!

Once I hit the sand, I looked overhead and saw a flash of “picket fencing” light streak across the sky. Aurora chasers use this term to describe the way the light looks, differentiating a STEVE from a regular aurora. These lights form a line of dashes, which resemble the tops of a picket fence.

It really was a STEVE! I frantically tried to set the camera back up and managed to snag a few shots. Even though I missed most of the picket fencing, I took a few photos of the Milky Way with the STEVE—truly a bucket-list shot.

The show was not over yet. Another bank of clouds rolled into view and covered up the lights for another hour, give or take.

Then the night sky revealed one of the most incredible sights I’ve ever seen.

Cue Act 3—the pulsating aurora.

There have only been a handful of times where I’ve been left speechless. This was one of them. The aurora extended almost overhead, and it was pulsating. For a minute or two, I just stared at the sky above—thoroughly lost in the moment. I completely forgot about the camera.

The pulsating eventually calmed back down into pillars.

As the night faded into day, the show continued. The blue hues from twilight created a rather dreamy color cast, which is fitting since the entire night felt like a dream.

Despite having to drive back to Chicago, I can say that my whirlwind Labor Day aurora trip was 100 percent worth the 1,300+ miles of chasing light and dodging clouds. Even as I write this, it’s hard not to get emotional. The aurora has always captivated the human spirit and imagination, and serves as a beautiful reminder of the forces at work that keep us safe from a chaotic and violent universe and bring wonder and awe to our lives.

Marybeth Kiczenski is a night sky-obsessed freelance photographer/writer based out of Chicago. As a Michigan native, she enjoys traveling to and documenting the beauty of her home state. Follow along at shelbydiamondstar.com or @shelbydiamondstar on Instagram and Facebook.

LEFT: MILKY WAY KEEPING WATCH OVER NORTH BAR LAKE IN SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE. THE CALM WATER REFLECTS THE STARS BEAUTIFULLY. // RIGHT: THE START OF AN EPIC WEEKEND. LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT I’D BE CATCHING THE AURORA AT BOTH OF MICHIGAN’S NATIONAL LAKESHORES. THIS SLEEPING BEAR DUNES SHOT OVERLOOKS THE DUNE GRASS AT THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE.

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The Solace of Home As I write this, Michigan’s stayat-home restrictions are beginning to lift. I feel a bit like a snail, peeking my antennas outside the safety of my shell to begin to make sense of the world again—a world that must still continue social distancing.

As it was for everyone, my shell— my home, yard and adjacent hiking spots—became my everything for three months.

There was a silver lining to this crazy, scary time: My adult son moved back home. He is a keen forager. So, as the snow melted, our kitchen counter was heaped each evening with trout lilies, wild mint, turkey tail mushrooms, pine needles (for tea), milkweed, garlic mustard, dandelions, sochan, sumac and, of course, leeks and morels.

One evening I made a memorable wild leek and morel pasta.

I don’t doubt that most of you have had some similar moment that lit up an otherwise bleak spring.

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ome 16 years back, a friend of Jim Hultquist’s invited him to bring his family up from their home in Chicago to Holy Island for a visit. The friend, who had summered on the tiny island in Lake Charlevoix all of his life, was pretty sure the Hultquists would be taken with it. So, Jim and his wife, Debbie, loaded up their twins, then two years old, and their two older children and headed north. Just as their friend thought, the family fell in love with the island.

Just a half-mile long and 250 feet wide, the forested island is connected by a short bridge to the mainland. One road, Greenleaf Avenue, runs the length of the island, flanked on both sides by cottages. The origin of the island’s name is as fascinating as the island is beautiful. In the 1850s, Mormons who were part of a renegade Mormon colony on Lake Michigan’s Beaver Island (off the Charlevoix coast), set up an altar on the island and performed baptisms and other religious ceremonies there. By the end of the 19th century, the Mormons had gone and Holy Island was beginning its new life as a laid-back cottaging community where a fishing boat and a dock were the most important amenities.

Many of those early summer residents were, and still are, related—so a culture of gathering together for potlucks and other informal summer dinners evolved. Eventually, it didn’t matter if you were related or not. If you had a cottage on Holy Island, you were family.

The Hultquists immediately embraced this lifestyle and began renting a cottage on the island for longer and longer periods every summer. “We really felt accepted into the fabric of the community,” Debbie says.

About 10 years ago, Jim and Debbie thought it was time to purchase their own Up North home, but given that properties don’t go up for sale often on Holy Island, they figured they’d have to look elsewhere. But their kids would have none of it. “They told us it was Holy Island or nowhere,” Debbie says.

So the family continued renting another five years until they got a rare opportunity to make their dream come true. Their new lot had an old cabin on it, but it wasn't salvageable, so they turned to the East Jordan-based mPn builders to design and build them a new cottage. Andy Poineau (the P in mPn), who has since retired and is a legend in regional building, is known for his fine woodworking and skill in designing homes that blend into the region’s historic vernacular.

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Beyond asking for a design that fit with the island community, the Hultquists had only a few requests for their new home: It needed to have an open floor plan for entertaining those island-dinner guests; they wanted to maximize the lake view, including providing a sight line from the foyer, through the great room and out to the water. Beyond that, Debbie knew she wanted a steam oven—an appliance she has in her home in Chicago and swears by.

Of course, the patio had to have room for a grill and their Big Green Egg smoker. “We cook a ton; there’s always something cooking at our house,” she says.

Poineau designed a sweet, shake-covered home with Craftsman touches, including mullioned windows and a variety of gables, that embodies the classic architecture of North American fishing villages. Inside, the home is filled with light that bounces off the honeytoned Australian cypress flooring and creamy walls and trim. The three-season room is also paneled in Australian cypress—a touch that ties the room in with its wooded setting.

Chris Miller (the M in mPn), lead builder on the project, worked with Poineau to help the Hultquists through siting and permitting issues. Other signature touches of mPm include a stunning stairway bannister that exhibits the company’s fine woodworking skills with its intricate, Craftsmanesque railing systems and built-in cabinetry—all made in the mPn woodworking shop. The custom driftwood-hued range hood and fireplace mantel that mirror each other from opposite ends of the great room were also made in the company’s wood shop.

Miller recalls that building on the tiny island required strategy. The crew, for instance, had to leave their trucks across the bridge on the mainland because there wasn’t room to park onsite. But overall, the build was a memorable experience. “It was so much fun,” he recalls.

“It’s such a quiet little island, and the home just seems to fit with the surrounding landscape and architecture.”

Jana Phillips of Interiors Inc., based in Petoskey, assisted with the interior decor. “Working together with Debbie and the mPn building team on the Hultquists’ home was an exciting project,” she says. “The home’s interior is in harmony with and connects to nature, due to a combination of natural organic woods, finishes, stone countertops and a neutral canvas of colors and textures—with lake blues adding a punch of color!

“One of my favorite memories was a day we had a meeting scheduled at my studio to review color themes, fabrics and furniture ideas,” says Phillips. “In came the entire family, which meant that the kids were a part of the design process for their home. I was amazed with their input and we made a few good changes. It was a true family collaboration.”

The home was finished in January of 2019. A number of summer residents, including the friends who first introduced the Hultquists to Holy Island, made special trips North to help christen the newest home on Holy Island—with a crockpot-filled potluck.

Elizabath Edwards is managing editor of Northern Home and Cottage. lissa@traversemagazine.com

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With changing times come changing trends and aspirations. Here’s an inside look at the latest hot properties and how to buy now.

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Broker Kimberly Bork didn’t know what to expect when she listed the Cherry Basket Farm, a historic Leelanau County farm that has been home to a high-end event/catering operation for over 15 years. After all, the chef/caterer owners are not selling the actual business, just the real estate, which includes two historic barns, a farmhouse, cherry stand, commercial kitchen and bathrooms, along with a special land use permit (that runs with the land) and allows events to be hosted.

“It is one of those amazing one-of-a-kind properties that made me think, ‘Well, this could go either way, it might take some time to find the right buyer during the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic,’” says Bork, managing broker and owner of Venture Properties, a leader in Northern Michigan real estate sales. Instead it took just four days—four days, 22 showings and nine offers above the list price. “Our brokerage is seeing a higher demand for these dream properties where the buyer has a vision for a unique business—events, lodging or a farm,” she says.

That’s just part of the changing literal and figurative landscape for homebuyers in the North. Though the traditional cottage buyers from downstate and surrounding areas still drive a lot of demand, there’s been a definite cultural shift, particularly among high-end buyers, toward chasing very specific ideals for Up North getaways. “It’s a very romantic, very interesting shift,” says Bork.

“We’re seeing everything from millionaire millennials prioritizing a better quality of life, to families wanting to recreate a simple life for their children, to professionals looking to change gears and take up boutique farming.”

As she sees it, there are a few key trends buyers (and sellers) need to tap into so they can understand and make the most of the current market. Here’s the intel she shares with Venture Properties clients to help them stay one step ahead.

REAL ESTATE IN THE AGE OF COVID-19 The pandemic and corresponding economic uncertainty hasn’t necessarily deterred her buyers, Bork says—and that’s good news for sellers. “We’ve had a definite uptick since COVID-19,” she explains. Chalk it up to people’s shifting priorities, or looking for opportunities for good deals, or a renewed flexibility to telecommute and spend more time away from crowded cities—to somewhere peaceful and inspiring.

Even vacant land sales are humming, with clients looking to buy now and build later. “People have a sense of looking for safety and wanting to be somewhere beautiful, even remote, so it makes sense,” she says.

Take, for example, a 6-plus-acre property with dual frontage on Lake Michigan and a peaceful inland lake. The catch? It was in Northport, a location that many still feel is a bit too far from the action. After many years on the market, it sold in January. “This was the year for it,” Bork says.

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Ever since Chip and Joanna sharpened our appetite for modern farmhouse decor, baby goats and whitewashed shiplap, homebuyers have taken a shine to the idea of life on a farm and sought out acreage and farms of their own. And in Northern Michigan, that’s a pretty important shift in the market.

“Becoming a foodie destination has contributed so much to the allure of this area,” Bork says. “From food trucks to fine dining, especially farm to table, people just love the fresh food experience our region has to offer.”

This is in stark contrast to recent decades, which have seen the decline of family farms. Demand for farmland had dried up while demand for residential parcels sky-rocketed. As farmers aged out and younger family members opted not to farm or decided to subdivide the land to make it more saleable, many farms shrank or disappeared. But that’s all changing.

In addition to the Cherry Basket, Bork references the former Centennial Inn, an 1865 farmhouse that is under contract with back-up buyers waiting in the wings, as well as the sale of a 120-acre farm, which managed alpacas and Tibetan yak for more than 20 years. She sees clients from big cities like Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C., people who want to do something different or create a bridge business that will take them to retirement.

That idealism? It’s good for business. “When I list properties like this,” Bork admits, “it has been a feeding frenzy, with many showings and tons of interest.” In other words, if you have your heart set on a farmette, be prepared for a bit of a search and be ready to buy at a moment’s notice.

SHIFTING DEMOGRAPHICS With the aging of Boomers and the location-neutral flexibility of younger generations, certain key changes have surfaced in the market. One is the availability of legacy properties such as the summer cottages on Northport Point, which require memberships and often stay in families for generations. Sometimes children and grandchildren aren’t able or interested in keeping their property. Bork finds there are plenty of buyers interested in these enclaves, specifically from big cities across the country.

Another is the interest in urban living. In a sort of reverse second-home purchase, older or retired homeowners with lakefront houses are looking for an in-town pied-à-terre to enjoy, especially during the winter. The ability to live without maintenance or shoveling, walk to restaurants or make a quick dash to Target or the airport has definite appeal, as does avoiding winter driving.

Younger buyers are all in for urban living, too, Bork notes. Many are working high-level jobs and telecommuting, allowing them to live anywhere. Homes located in Traverse City’s Slabtown neighborhood offer a heart-of-downtown experience that affluent millennials are eating up. With easy access to amenities, the walkable, communal lifestyle in town is a hot ticket, with demand outpacing supply. Read the whole article, including why privacy and big acreage are back on wish lists and tips for buying smart at MyNorth.com/VentureProperties.

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With all the recent challenges we’ve faced, many of us have been stuck indoors, staring at the same walls for longer than we’d like—and realizing we need a change. The kitchen isn’t just the heart of the home—more and more it’s where people are expressing their individuality, talents, creativity and desires. “There’s been a big shift,” says Leif Larson, Regional Showroom Manager of Infusion Kitchen and Bath Showrooms

by ETNA for Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Holland. “We’ve gone from ‘I want this kitchen like my neighbor has’ to ‘I want my kitchen to look completely different from anything out there,’” says Larson. Let’s face it, it’s the perfect place to express and refresh your at-home lifestyle.

The pros at Infusion suggest that when setting out to reimagine your dream kitchen, you’ll tap more creative inspiration if you think about three key categories: pro-level additions, life-hack solutions and crave-worthy design choices. Here are some of their best insider tips on how to tap current trends and create a kitchen to die for.

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REAL ESTATE &HOME SERVICES PRO-LEVEL ADDITIONS Boilerplate designs are giving way to more flexible spaces, pulling inspiration from professional kitchens. So how can the serious home cooks support their ambitions? A few great trends to try:

» The chef center/work station sink. “Think of it as a sink that’s also going to serve as a serving station for entertaining,” says Ben Karmann, also a Regional Showroom Manager with Infusion Kitchen and Bath Showrooms by ETNA for Wixom, Grand Ledge and Kalamazoo. “It’s very much a lifestyle piece—and very awesome.” A chef center sinks has a combination of functionality, with tiered levels that allow for a knife block, cutting board, colander and more. A caveat: It’s best for a new-build situation, but can be done when looking to replace a countertop as well. “This is the kind of thing that needs to be spec’d in early because of cabinet depth considerations,” Karmann says. He adds that there are some similar products or custom-made sinks that can be created if you don’t want to change out cabinets. » Voice- and touch-activated faucets. “Alexa...turn on my faucet?” Absolutely. With faucets like the Delta Brizo, you can program to fill exact amounts, which you access by voice command. It’s especially handy for everyday tasks you do repeatedly, like “fill Emily’s sippy cup” or “fill Mom’s water bottle.” Another feature: turn water on and off with a touch anywhere on the faucet—like nudging the neck with your elbow—making it easier to be hands-free and not crosscontaminate surfaces. » Water filtration. Simple, under-the-counter elements can plug into your existing water flow and make it every bit as good or better than bottled. “Water quality matters,” says Karmann. “For health and flavor, but also, for example, for home brewers—the mineral content, the metals, pH can all affect the overall mouthfeel and taste of what you’re brewing.”

On top of that, think about the waste and constant use of plastics with bottled. “This is a great way to reduce that, and you’re saving so much money,” he adds.

THE LIFE HACK/PROBLEM SOLVERS Just because we’re spending more time and money on our kitchens doesn’t mean we want more work. These solutions make cleaning and kitchen life a breeze.

» Bar sinks and taps with instant hot, cold and sparkling water. Beverages just got better—an on-demand cup of tea, vodka soda or mocktail make for a hassle-free treat. Not only that, you’ll save on clutter (put away the soda stream and kettle) and waste (no more La Croix cans). » Easier counter culture. Soapstone and marble are stunners, but they’re high-maintenance materials that can stain like crazy and need regular care and sealing. Even good old granite needs love. Instead? “People are going to quartz and Corian,” says Larson. “It’s not only pretty, but can mimic granite. You don’t have to seal it, there’s very little maintenance versus real stone and Corian is anti-bacterial.”

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» In-wall residential bottle fillers. These days everyone has their own Hydro Flask for sports, school, the commute, yoga class—being able to fill it at the door as you’re leaving is a big deal. Bonus: It’s fast-filling and filtered. “This is a serious convenience item,” says Larson. “These can be placed in the laundry room or mud room for easy access for kids.”

CRAVE-WORTHY DESIGN CHOICES The Something’s Gotta Give-inspired white kitchen has been all the rage for years. But in a refreshing twist, homeowners and designers are ditching safe bets and neutrals, mixing colors and materials, and shaking up the whole idea of what a kitchen should look like.

» The mixing of metals, colors and woods. “When people are remodeling now, rules are being broken,” Larson says.

It used to be that you’d choose a wood finish and carry it throughout, or settle on a finish like brushed nickel and have that show up in all your fixtures and hardware. Not so these days. “It’s not unusual to have a hammered copper farm sink, stainless steel and matte black metal all in one room,” says Leif. Prediction: black and gold combined is “going to be hot,” Larson adds. The same rule-breaking goes for mixing colors with cabinetry—the island can be one color, the perimeter another. » Vibrant, saturated color. We’re kissing greige goodbye at last; jewel tones are coming back strong. Navy and classic blue have been recent front-runners (classic blue is Pantone’s color of the year), but Larson adds, “We’re also seeing hues like hunter green. And not the whole kitchen—a portion, and then a more neutral tone elsewhere. But there’s a definitive color focal point.” » Naked woods. The dark and gray stains are taking a back seat as trends turn toward highlighting the beauty of natural wood. “It could be a natural maple, very light, or a deep black walnut,” says Larson. “It’s a celebration of the natural beauty— hand scraped, clear coated.” You’ll see this in a custom-made stove hood, mantel piece or bar. » Keeping it black and white. Sturdy stainless may have given way to bold brass, but the trending finishes for fixtures and hardware are matte black and gloss white. » Artistry. “People want a story,” says Karmann. “If it’s something handmade, or from a 100-year-old company, that becomes, ‘I want one.’” Think artisanal touches, or even customizable pieces like Kohler and LK’s farm sinks with interchangeable wood or porcelain front skirting.

All in all, the best design news for anyone craving a kitchen upgrade now is that there are more choices and fewer rules.

But that can be an obstacle in its own way. “Oh, our clients come in very educated, thanks to sites like Pinterest and Houzz,” says Larson. “It’s our job to make sure an inspiration is going to function like they think it’s going to function. I’ve seen pretty bad things that aren’t even to code, so as experts, we can help them make it work. But most important, we’ll help get the look without exact duplication. We help them interpret a design and really make it theirs.”

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the way we live up north Why do most of us live here? Because of the stunning natural beauty, of course. The truth is, we can’t get enough of it.

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Practical aspects aside (washing off the sand before you come in), there’s nothing like an outdoor shower to make you feel alive. Rub-a-dub as you gaze up at clouds floating past tree canopies where birds tweet and squirrels scamper. This shower is set at a home designed by architect Ken Richmond and built by Midlake Builders.

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A fire pit is an excuse for sitting under the stars, chatting with friends, eating s’mores or hobo pies, singing “Kumbaya”… whether they are tucked into small in-town patios, deep in the woods, or by a lake, we love them. They can be as glorified as pieces of masonry sculpture, or as simple as an off-the-shelf fire ring. The beautiful outdoor setting pictured here is courtesy of Bay Area Contracting, who designed, built and landscaped this home.

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Even Spam tastes good on a camping trip. The point being that food just plain tastes better when prepared and eaten en plein air. Imagine how incredible the ribs taste off the grill in this outside kitchen on the back terrace of a home renovated

by Birchwood Construction and Drost Landscaping. Of course, a simple grill works, too. Just as long as you use it—often.

We know plenty of Northerners who bundle in down coats to fire up the grill in deep winter!

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Whether the view from it is rolling hills, hardwoods, a rippling lake or your flower garden, nine months of the year, a deck is the best room in the house. We love the double-decker version in this home built by Silverwood Enterprises.

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The essential Northern Michigan guide for building, remodeling and decorating your home.

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Ray Kendra, AIA; Local knowledge + Lifestyle and site inspired architecture. We believe architecture is rooted in its environment, and should be inspired by the uniqueness of each site and each client. env-arch.com JOSEPH MOSEY ARCHITECTURE, INC. Elk Rapids. 231-498-2500 Northville. 248-515-4477

When architecture is done beautifully, it has the same power over the mind as music, poetry or any healthy activity, creating meaningful human experiences. josephmoseyarchitecture.com

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Ken Richmond Architect, is a full-service architectural firm. We provide a full range of architectural design and planning services including Custom Residential, Historic Renovation, and Urban Planning projects. richmondarchitects.net SARAH BOURGEOIS ARCHITECTS 921 W. Eleventh St., Ste. 2W Traverse City, MI 49684 231-947-2700

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BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS G. MOTT BUILDERS LLC 1935 Yellow Birch Lane, Traverse City, MI 49696 231-649-1838

SEARS ARCHITECTS Grand Rapids & Harbor Springs 231-526-8495

Sears Architects is a boutique architecture and planning firm. Our projects include homes and cottages along the Lake Michigan shoreline and throughout the entire Great Lakes region. searsarchitects.com

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Small Design/Build company offering new construction, remodeling, and home maintenance. We use modern materials and classic craftsmanship to build high quality homes that maximize your budget. gmottbuilders.com MIDLAKE BUILDERS 112 E. 4th St., Suite 2, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. 231-322-2829

General Contractor specializing in construction of custom-built, upper-end homes of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. midlakebuilders.com

From our studio in Vail/Beaver Creek, we’ve listened to engaged clients and created on remarkable properties throughout North America. Celebrating listening, creativity and detail since 1989. sriarchitect.com WHITE & LIEBLER ARCHITECTS 117 Howard St., Petoskey, MI 49770 231-347-6870

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Professional Custom Building in Northern Michigan since 1997. We have our own staff of skilled tradesmen on site every day to ensure quality and the attention to the details of your project. Four time Parade of Homes winner. northwestcarpentry.com

Providing high quality residential and resort architectural services since 1979. Our project scope ranges from small residential additions to large estate residences, commercial buildings and institutional projects. white-liebler.com

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We specialize in lighting control, home theater design, audio and HD video distribution, home and commercial internet networks, and whole-house automation. Come visit our showroom. waaratechnologies.com

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Whether renovating Building homes is a craft. Building relationshipsoris an building new, art. Building both is Birchwood. We pride ourselves we canOur on relationship-based homebuilding and painting. easily experienced family of craftsmen is ready to partner incorporate an with you to build your dream home. bccfamily.com elevator or stairlift COOLEY CONTRACTING, LLC into your More than 25 years of experience home! in

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Builders of Fine Custom Homes & Cottages We Build To Suit Your Lifestyle Proudly Serving Northern Michigan with offices in Traverse City & Petoskey.

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For nearly 20 years, we have been helping our customers envision and build their dream - whether it is a new home, addition or a remodel. We are committed to personal attention, expertise, creative design and quality in all we do ~ creating the custom experience. cmbquality.com

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Northern Garage Doors provides the finest in: garage doors, garage door openers, entry doors, and home storage systems for both residential and commercial clients. northerngaragedoors.com

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Paul Davis has a reputation for restoring residential homes & commercial buildings damaged by water, fire, smoke, storm and other disasters to become one of the largest, most trusted restoration and remodeling companies in the Northwest Michigan area. pdmichigan.com STONE/GRANITE

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Drost is an award-winning firm specializing in residential landscape design & installation. We integrate design principles, current construction techniques & skilled craftsman to deliver turnkey landscapes. Proudly serving all of Northern Michigan & beyond. DrostLandscape.com

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he Leelanau Peninsula bluff known as Whaleback rises 300 feet above Lake Michigan, serving up an awe-inspiring view of North Manitou Island in the foreground with its sibling island South Manitou trailing behind. The islands are separated from the Leelanau Peninsula by a dramatic channel known as the Manitou Passage.

The Leelanau Conservancy owns and preserves a large chunk of Whaleback (and has outfitted it with a trail and viewing platform), but there are a handful of private lots on the preserve’s southern edge that share the view. When Leland Realtor Perry Pentiuk drove his clients, Cindy and Bruce Hagen, up to one of the lots, the couple couldn’t believe their eyes.

“It was pretty magical,” Cindy recalls. “It took our breath away. We couldn’t even believe that there was a lot available on Lake Michigan that we’d lived long enough to buy.”

Buy they did—and then they adjusted their life to their purchase of a lifetime, selling their home in Columbus, Ohio, and downsizing to a condo there. When it came time to hire an architect and a builder, the decision was as easy as purchasing the property had been, thanks to friends from Columbus who invited them to dinner at their new home near Northport. The Hagens were blown away by the beauty of the home. Their friends' home was designed by architect Ken Richmond of Richmond Architects. “I don’t want to research this,” Cindy told her friends. “I just want your architect.”

In turn, Richmond recommended Bob Biggs of Biggs Construction as the contractor.

After interviewing him, the Hagens knew they had rounded out their team.

In thinking about her new home, Cindy had stuffed a folder with pictures of homes and various home elements that she liked. She brought the folder to her first meeting with Richmond, but never ended up showing it to him. “I felt like he got me right away,” she says. Her short want-list included black window casings and whitewashed wood floors upstairs. But her biggest request: She wanted the home to look like it had been there a while (please, nothing shiny). Cindy also asked that Richmond design a special place to hang her mother’s circa 1941 black Raleigh bike that she’d ridden when she'd toured post-war England and Italy.

Richmond couldn’t have been happier to accommodate. The architect has based his career on designing homes that fit into rather than overpower a site, and that echo the region’s vernacular. In the case of designing the home for this site, all he had to do for inspiration was look out at all that water and the weathered, shingled fishing shanties of nearby Fishtown, whose style informed many homesteads in Leelanau County.

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That inspiration is seen in the low, wood-shingled (exterior walls and the roof) two-car garage that leads to a breezeway that connects in an L-shape to the home. A barn door attached to the garage can be pulled over to seal off the breezeway—upping the rustic factor and also sealing off the breezeway from inclement weather. An outdoor fireplace set on the other open side of the breezeway effectively turns the area into an outdoor room. (Learn more about outdoor fire elements in Collections, page 10.)

From the breezeway, the home rises to two levels—shingle on the upper level and white board and batten below, all topped with a metal roof. The interior follows this harmonious mix of rustic-industrial materials and seems to float over the water-island landscape view like a vintage ship. The foyer is clad in crisp, white shiplap, a sentiment that is carried into the great room with simple white batten paneling. The floors and kitchen cabinets are white oak and the perimeter countertops are limestone. A separate dining-bar, outfitted with a zinc countertop, is framed by twin white-oak beams braced to a black-steel header beam.

The beam, along with another across the room and black doors and window casings, nail the home’s vintage industrial feel.

The home is punctuated with custom features, from an old-fashioned-style sleeping porch to a sophisticated wine cellar. Paintbox-colored tile in an upstairs bathroom feels Art Deco—and fun. Six crisp white bedroom bunks, accessed by black utility handrails mounted on the side like a ship ladder, parlay the home’s subtle nautical feel. In the master bedroom, black lacquered barn doors pull over the doorways and frame a lovely painting of trees in fall light by artist Betsy DeFusco. That 1941 Raleigh? It hangs proudly above the stairwell.

Finally, back in the kitchen, in an almost impossibly perfect move, the range hood is mounted unobtrusively in front of a window that frames the forest beyond.

It takes a dream team to build a home worthy of a site like Whaleback, and the Hagens agree—they found one in Richmond Architects and Biggs Construction. “Bob is such a pro and a great partner with Ken,” Cindy says, adding that they balance each other out perfectly.

“Bob is practical, and Ken is creative. So, if there was something Bruce and I really wanted, they worked together to make it happen.”

Elizabath Edwards is managing editor of Northern Home and Cottage. lissa@traversemagazine.com

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BY ALLISON JARRELL | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BACK LOT

Food Truck Feast

Sunshine, fresh air and made-to-order, local cuisine— summer Up North isn’t complete without a stop at a food truck (or two ... or six).

If sampling a lamb cheeseburger taco, whitefish and chips and baklava all in one spot appeals to you, The Back Lot in Petoskey should be the next stop on your foodie bucket list. Or if you’re feeling steamed bao buns, a pulled pork and mac-n-cheese sandwich and a refreshing slushie cocktail, look no further than The Little Fleet in Traverse City.

CHEESE & CO. AT THE BACK LOT

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FULL MOON PIZZA, THE BEETZA

Full Moon Pizza

We caught up with Sarah Marolf and Rusty Bolt, owners of Full Moon Pizza (formerly Pizzadoughsio, the rebranded truck opened in The Back Lot in May), to hear about what brought them to the food truck biz and what goes into making their delicious wood-fired pies. Sarah and Rusty purchased the truck from Tyler Kenifeck—a childhood friend of Rusty’s and owner of Cheese & Co. across the lot—and already feel right at home.

What drove you to get into the food truck business? And why pizza?

The idea of being given the opportunity to "be our own bosses," so to speak, drove us to take over this business. Pizza fits right in at The Back Lot, because who doesn't love pizza and beer, am I right? They go hand-inhand, and with the pizza truck being mobile and so many locations offering alcohol, it just made sense.

PHOTOS BY ALLISON JARRELL

How did you come up with your menu and recipes?

ON THE ROAD These two beloved food truck lots/bars host six local vendors each, serving a wide array of street food—perfect for enjoying on-site with a beverage or packing for a picnic. No matter what you’re in the mood for, these eateries have you covered:

We kept the menu almost exactly the same from the previous year, with the exception of a couple of minor changes and additions, as we knew customers would return this summer looking for many of the same combinations. We added a new pizza called "The Mahalo" with BBQ sauce, red onion, shredded chicken and our five-cheese blend, as well as a wood-fired brownie. We’re looking into moving forward with more unique and interesting combos featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables because Rusty's family owns Bolt's Farm in Ellsworth, where we would readily have access to local ingredients.

I'll let you in on one secret ingredient we might be using soon: strawberries!

THE BACK LOT

What have you enjoyed most about running Full Moon Pizza?

THE LITTLE FLEET

I’ve enjoyed the general uplifting and positive atmosphere at The Back Lot, as well as our loyal and loving customers and employees here in Petoskey.

It's great to feel as appreciated as we do by The Back Lot staff and to get to work alongside friends. I also love that there’s a DJ who comes out on the weekends, as I’m a huge music fan. We do a lot of dancing in the back while we make pizzas on those days!

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To read our full interview with Sarah and Rusty, visit MyNorth.com/FullMoonPizza.

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CORDWOOD BBQ GLENDALE AVE. GOOD ON WHEELS HAPPY’S TACO SHOP THE BIG SQUEEZE TRAVERSE CITY PIZZA COMPANY

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restaurant guide | dining

Find Northern Michigan Restaurants Offering Takeout During the COVID-19 Pandemic at MyNorth.com/Takeout

The Queens Head Wine pub serving wine, spirits and draft beer along with delectable pub fare. LD • BAR $ 250 N.

Mary’s Bistro Well-rounded menu of bistro fare and the most taps on the island. LD • BAR • $-$$ MAIN ST. AT

Vintage Chophouse/ Wine Bar All-American steakhouse flavored with retro sophistication. LD • BAR • $-$$$

Mighty Mac Hamburgers Breakfast sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and more. Indoor seating or carryout. BL • $ 7463 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.8039 Millie’s on Main Charming soda fountain and grill. LD • $

HURON ST., CHEBOYGAN, 231.445.7101

INN AT BAY HARBOR AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, 3600 VILLAGE HARBOR DR., BAY HARBOR, 231.439.4051

Vivio’s Northwood Inn Locals love this cozy, rustic, wildlife-decorated log cabin with Italian cuisine and specialty pizzas. LD • BAR • $-$$ 4531 S. STRAITS HWY., INDIAN RIVER, 231.238.9471

| WATER VIEW BLD | BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

MACKINAC ISLAND & MACKINAW CITY

BAR | ALCOHOL SERVED

Amigo Burrito Mexican Grill Burritos, tacos and quesadillas made to order. Dine in or carry out. Located in Murray Hotel’s lobby. LD • $ 7260 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND,

$ | ENTRÉES INDER $10 $$ | $10-20

906.847.8010

$$$ | ABOVE $20

Cannonball Drive In Burgers, sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, fried pickles and more. Dine inside or out. Located at historic British Landing. BBQ hayrides peak season, call for reservations. Group meals and hayrides available. LD

EMMET AND NORTH

• $ 7641 BRITISH LANDING RD., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.0932

Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois Old-World charm, piano bar. Regional menu: whitefish, filet mignon and seafood. BLD • BAR • $$$ MAIN ST. ON THE WATER, MACKI-

Mackinac Island Mackinaw City

NAC ISLAND, 906.847.3321

Pellston Harbor Springs Petoskey Bay Harbor

Cawthorne’s Village Inn Planked whitefish, desserts.

BLD • BAR • $$ 1384 HOBAN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3542

Chuckwagon Mackinac Island’s quintessential diner. BL •

$ 7400 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.0019

Gaylord

Cudahy Chophouse Steaks, chops and fresh fish at this restaurant in Stonecliff Manor tucked away in the woods up island. Reservations recommended. D • BAR • $$-$$$

Traverse City

Frankfort

8593 CUDAHY CIRCLE, MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3355

Manistee

Cadillac

PETOSKEY & MACKINAC STRAITS

Dog House Hot dogs, nachos, chips and more. Picnic tables under big umbrellas. Located at Windermere Point on the Straits of Mackinac. LD • $ 7498 MAIN ST., MACKINAC

ISLAND, 906.847.6586

Feedbag Donuts made daily. Hot dogs, brats and more.

Located near the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum. BL • $

ALANSON/BAY HARBOR/ BRUTUS/CHEBOYGAN/ INDIAN RIVER/ODEN

CADOTTE AVE., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3593

Black Mountain Lodge Hikers on Black Mountain love settling in post-walkabout for the glorious view of East Twin Lake and freshly prepared trout, perch, quail, lobster and homemade bread with honey-walnut butter.

AVENUE, MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3772

D • BAR $$-$$$ 10621 TWIN LAKES RD., CHEBOYGAN, 231.625.9322

Brutus Camp Deli Breakfast spot famous for its homemade food, big portions and rustic décor. BL • $ 4086 US31, BRUTUS, 231.529.2222

Dutch Oven Café and Deli French toast and farmers omelet stratas, sandwiches on famous homemade bread. BL

• $ 7611 U.S. 31, ALANSON, 231.548.2231

Fox & Rose

Steaks, fish, seafood. LD • BAR • $$$ 795

FRONT ST., BAY HARBOR, 231.752.2122

The Greenside Grille at Indian River Golf Club Serving a complete menu and Happy Hour offerings overlooking the 9th hole. LD • BAR • $–$$$ 3301 CHIPPEWA BEACH RD., INDIAN RIVER, 231.238.8515

Hack-Ma-Tack Inn Classic 1894-era hunting and fishing lodge on the Cheboygan River near Mullett Lake specializes in steaks and seafood. Dock space and overnight slips. LD • BAR • $-$$ 8131 BEEBE RD., CHEBOYGAN, 231.625.2919

Knot Just a Bar Contemporary sports and oyster bar perched on the Bay Harbor marina. B • $ 4165 MAIN STREET,

BAY HARBOR, 231.439.9989

Mulligan’s Inviting pub with steamed littleneck clams, shrimp-topped burgers and pasta. LD • BAR • $–$$ 320

NORTH MAIN ST., CHEBOYGAN, 231.627.2459

Original Pancake House Crepes, waffles, pancakes, omelettes, egg specialties. LD • BAR • $-$$ 4165 MAIN STREET, BAY HARBOR, 231.439.9989

Gate House Casual inside and outside eating with live music and televisions. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 1547 CADOTTE Goodfellows Italian Chop House Fun Italian cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. Classic and tasty sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, steaks and seafood. BLD • BAR • $$$ 1395

HOBAN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.0270

Grand Hotel Main Dining Room—coat and tie for gentlemen, dresses or pantsuits for ladies, for full breakfast, lunch buffet and 5-course dinner. BLD • BAR • $$$ 286

GRAND AVE., MACKINAC ISLAND, 800.33-GRAND

Horn’s Gaslight Bar Southwestern cuisine. LD • BAR • $ 7300 MAIN ST., 906.847.6154

STAR LINE DOCK, MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.9911

7296 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.9901

Mission Point Resort Bistro on the Greens—LD • BAR • $ The Round Island Bar & Grill—Burgers and sandwiches LD • BAR • $ Chianti—upscale, affordable Italian. D • BAR • $$-$$$ Lakeside Marketplace—gourmet pizzas and hot dogs BLD • BAR • $$ 1 LAKESHORE DRIVE, MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3312 Mr. B’s Pizza, coney dogs, soft-serve ice cream and more overlooking the Straits. L • $ 7367 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND,

906.847.3530

Murray Hotel Breakfast buffet of scrambled eggs, homestyle potatoes, sausage, bacon and more. B • $ 7260 MAIN

ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 855.696.8772

Mustang Lounge Traditional bar grub, burgers, dogs, pizza and an array of great fried munchies. BL • BAR • $-$$ 8 ASTOR ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.9916

Pancake House Breakfast sandwiches, omelets, Plath smoked meats, waffles, pancakes, deli sandwiches and more. BL • $ 102 MAIN ST., 906.847.3829 The Pink Pony Bar & Grill The island’s entertainment oasis—loud, bustling, with pastas and steaks. LD • BAR • $$ MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3341

Smokey Jose's Water-side restaurant where BBQ and bourbon meet tacos & tequila. LD • BAR • $-$$ 7263 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.0466

Seabiscuit Café Cozy exposed-brick walled pub in a restored 1880s bank building. Sip a brew and dine on a wonderfully eclectic menu. LD • BAR • $-$$ MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3611

NE W Sushi Grand Mackinac Island’s first and only sushi

restaurant opens this year. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 1547 CADOTTE AVE., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906. 847.3772

Tea Room at Fort Mackinac Refreshments with a view of the harbor and Straits of Mackinac. BL • BAR • $ INSIDE FORT MACKINAC, MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3331

Yankee Rebel Tavern Warm, casual restaurant highlighting updated renditions of American culinary classics in a rustic, colonial setting. LD • BAR • $-$$ 101 ASTOR ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.6249

Woods Restaurant Elegant mansion in the island’s interior that offers casual fine dining, extensive wine list and duck pin bowling. LD • BAR • $$$ 8655 CUDAHY CIR., MACKI-

NAC ISLAND, 906.847.3699

Audie’s Chippewa Room—Whitefish prepared six ways

by Chef Nicklaus Jaggi along with seasonal Michigan fare.

D • BAR • $$ The Family Room—Northwoodsy ambience, Formica tabletops. BLD • BAR • $$ 314 N. NICOLET ST., MACKINAW CITY, 231.436.5744

Huron Street Pub & Grill Classic pub food. LD • BAR • $-$$ 7304 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.8255

Island House 1852 Grill Room—Prime rib, chicken, seafood, veal. BD • BAR • $$ Ice House BBQ—casual dining, burgers, gourmet sandwiches, sweet potato fries and creative martinis. LD • BAR • $$ 6966 MAIN ST., MACKINAC ISLAND,

Darrow’s Family Restaurant 50s-era classic eatery open seasonally with fresh fish, roast pork and beef, sky-high pies, and other wholesome family fare. LD • $-$$ 301 LOU-

VIGNEY STREET, MACKINAW CITY, 231.436.5514

Nonna Lisa’s Italian Ristorante Stromboli, chicken parmesan, rosemary salmon, Nutella pizza. LD • BAR • $-$$ 312

906.847.3347

S. HURON, MACKINAW CITY, 231.436.7901

Island Slice Pizzeria, bakery and ice cream shop. Located at the Horse Corral Mall. LD • $ 7248 MAIN ST., MACKINAC

Scalawags Whitefish & Chips Family restaurant with a nautical atmosphere features local whitefish, chowder and, of course, chips. LD • BAR • $ 226 E. CENTRAL AVE., MACKINAW

ISLAND, 906.847.8100

Jockey Club at the Grand Stand Located on the first tee of The Jewel golf course. Sandwiches, salads, full dinner menu. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 286 GRAND AVE., MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.3331

Lucky Bean Coffee House Fresh pastries and coffee all day. $ 7383 MARKET ST., MACKINAC ISLAND, 248.342.2988 Mama LaRosa’s Pizza Buffet Pizza buffet with salad bar.

Located in the Murray Hotel. LD • $ 7260 MAIN ST., MACKINAC

CITY, 231.436.7777

CROSS VILLAGE/HARBOR SPRINGS/ PELLSTON/PETOSKEY

American Spoon Café Gleaming black-and-white fullservice cafe. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 413 E. LAKE STREET, PETOSKEY,

231.347.1739

ISLAND, 855.696.8772

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dining | restaurant guide Barrel Back Smoked pork tacos, chopped salads, gourmet pizza and pasta, grilled beef tenderloin and more.

Over 20 craft beers on tap and signature cocktails. LD •

Palette Bistro Little Traverse Bay views with casual upscale dining, outdoor seating and an evolving seasonal menu. Wine bar, weekend brunch and popular happy hour.

Beards Brewery Pizza, burgers, salads, wings and culinary surprises including pho. LD • BAR • $$ 215 E LAKE ST.

The Paper Station Fresh, relaxed and inventive foods including five signature s’mores. BLD • $ 145 E. MAIN ST.,

BAR • $-$$$ 04069 M75, WALLOON LAKE, 231.535.6000

LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 321 BAY ST., PETOSKEY, 231.348.3321

PETOSKEY, 231.753.2221

HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.242.4546

The Bistro Local favorite for saucer-sized homemade pancakes, home-cooked comfort food and soups like carrot bisque and chicken ’n’ dumpling. BL • $ 1900 US-31,,

Pierson’s Grille & Spirits Ribs, whitefish, pizza, burgers and other staples of life. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 130 STATE ST.,

PETOSKEY, 231.347.5583

Boyne Highlands Main Dining Room—Casual American with Scottish influences. Focus on fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. Seminole Pub. BLD • BAR • $–$$ 600 HIGHLANDS DR., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.3000

Chandler’s Brick-walled and -floored dining inside or on the patio offers two ways to savor this art-filled eatery’s upscale menu. LD • BAR • $-$$$ 215 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY, BEHIND SYMONS GENERAL STORE, 231.347.2981

City Park Grill Hemingway drank at the massive mahogany bar in this casual spot. Scratch cuisine, wood grill, hand-cut steaks, pastas, fresh whitefish, and live entertainment. LD • BAR • $$ 432 E. LAKE, PETOSKEY, 231.347.0101 Cormack’s Deli Award-winning deli featuring fabulous sandwiches, soups and bbq, open Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. BL • $ 2569 CHARLEVOIX AVE., PETOSKEY, 231.347.7570 Dam Site Inn With views of the Maple River, this classic family dining establishment offers a bit of everything plus all-you-can-eat chicken dinners. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 6705

WOODLAND RD., PELLSTON, 231.539.8851

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse Up North ambience, two fireplaces and a view of the lake pair with big steaks, whitefish, ribs and lamb. D • BAR • $$$ 7314 DOUGLAS LAKE

RD., PELLSTON, 539.8588

Duffy’s Garage and Grille Pasta, burgers, inventive pizzas LD • BAR • $$ 317 E LAKE ST., PETOSKEY, 231.348.3663 The Garden Café Farm-to-plate experience in a historic barn set on a working farm at Pond Hill Farm. Wine tasting from the on-site vineyard. L • LIGHT D • BAR • $ 5581 S LAKE SHORE DR., HARBOR SPRINGS , 231.526. FARM

Hoppies Landing Pizzas, grinders, nachos, local fish, specialty brews, beautiful views from the Observation Lounge. Pellston Regional Airport. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1395 US

31, PELLSTON, 231.539.8588

Jose’s Authentic taqueria with made-to-order Mex. LD • $ 309 PETOSKEY ST., PETOSKEY, 231.348.3299

Julienne Tomatoes Fresh sandwiches, comfort food, and homemade pastries like lemon raspberry bars, banana caramel flan. BL • $ 421 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY, 231.439.9250 Legs Inn Timber and driftwood landmark set on a bluff above Lake Michigan that has been serving Polish and American specialties for the better part of a century. Garden dining. Entertainment. LD • BAR • $$ 6425 LAKE SHORE DR. (M-119), CROSS VILLAGE, 231. 526.2281

Mim’s Mediterranean Grill A sunny hangout with homemade falafel, kebabs, spinach pie, saganaki and other Greek delights. LD • $-$$ 1823 U.S. 31 NORTH, PETOSKEY,

231.348.9994

Mitchell Street Pub and Café Classic pub with fresh peanuts, fantastic nachos, Maurice salad, patty melts. LD

• BAR • $-$$ 426 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231. 347.1801

Nancy Kelly's Restaurant Fine dining with a flair. Chefprepared gourmet food. Crafted cocktails and a full bar. LD

• BAR • $$-$$$ 230 N US 31, PELLSTON, 231.539.7100

New York Restaurant Looks like the East Coast, tastes like heaven. D • BAR • $$-$$$ CORNER OF STATE AND BAY,

HARBOR SPRINGS, 231. 526.1904

Odawa Casino Resort Sage—Sumptuous fine dining with curried grilled lamb loin, salmon saltimbocca, seared scallops and an extensive wine list. D, SUN. BRUNCH • BAR • $$-$$$ 1760 LEARS RD., PETOSKEY, 877.442.6464

Mackinaw City

Charlevoix

Petoskey Boyne City East Jordan

Ellsworth

Bellaire

Gaylord

Elk Rapids

HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.2967

Populace Coffee Artisan coffee and tea bar serving EuFrankfort ropean-style pastries made on site and seasonally inspired lunch offerings. BL • BAR • $ 207 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY,

Traverse City

Kalkaska Grayling

231.8489.8336

Pour Public House Charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches, Manistee salads, soups, bruschetta. LD • BAR • $-$$ 422 E MITCHELL

ST., PETOSKEY, 231.881.9800

Roast & Toast Hip coffeehouse with daily house-made soups, bread, bakery items and salads. On-site coffee roasting. A consistent MyNorth Red Hot Best winner. BLD •

$ 309 E. LAKE STREET, PETOSKEY, 231.347.7767

Rusty Saw Smokehouse Traditional barbecue. LD • $$ 3459 US31, BRUTUS, 231. 529.6574

Sam’s Graces Café & Bakery Artisanal bakery and brick oven pizzeria. BL • $ 3393 STATE ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.242.1230

Side Door Saloon Excellent sandwiches, quesadillas, steak, whitefish and pastas. LD • BAR • $ 1200 N. U.S. 31, PETOSKEY, 231. 347.9291

Small Batch Quiche, inventive breakfast and lunch sandwiches in a creative atmosphere. BL • $ 117 W MAIN ST., HAR-

CHARLEVOIX Cadillac & CHAIN OF LAKES ALDEN/ATWOOD/BELLAIRE/BOYNE COUNTRY/ RAPID CITY/WALLOON Bella Vita Casual fine dining Italian restaurant that utilizes the freshest ingredients Northern Michigan has to offer whenever possible. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 02911 BOYNE CITY

RD., BOYNE CITY. 231.582.3341

Boyne City Taproom Craft beer, wood-fired pizzas, wraps, burgers. LD • BAR • $-$$ 220 S. LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.459.4487

Boyne Mountain Resort Everett’s Restaurant & Lounge—Elegantly prepared fish and game dishes. BLD • BAR • $-$$$; Eriksen’s—Stunning view of the slopes and menu with Austrian and German touches. BLD • BAR • $-$$; Forty Acre Tavern—American pub fare with an extensive beer list. LD • BAR • $-$$ ONE BOYNE MOUNTAIN RD.,

BOR SPRINGS. 231.242.4655

BOYNE FALLS. 844.732.6875

Stafford’s Bay View Inn Gracious 1886 inn with a big veranda, glorious gardens and bay view, American fare. Sun. brunch. BLD • $$-$$$ 2011 WOODLAND, PETOSKEY, 231347.2771 Stafford’s Perry Hotel Circa-1899 hotel with a wraparound front porch and killer views of Little Traverse Bay. LD • BAR • $$–$$$ CORNER OF BAY & LEWIS, PETOSKEY,

Café Santé Beside Lake Charlevoix featuring bistro classics. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 1 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY,

231.347.4000

Stafford’s Pier Regional cuisine. Pointer Room—fresh seafood. LD • BAR • $$ Dudley’s Deck—LD • BAR • $$ Chart Room—D • BAR • $$ 102 BAY ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.6201 Tap30 Pourhouse Inventive sliders, award-winning chili, Frito pie and more along with 30 beers on tap. LD • BAR • $

231.582.8800

Corner Bistro French-inspired small plates, classic cocktails, wine, beer, Sunday brunch. LD • BAR • $-$$ 102 N.

BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.350.7344

Dockside Burgers, beer and sunsets on Torch Lake. LD • BAR • $-$$ 6340 OLD TORCH LAKE DR., BELLAIRE, 231.377.7777

Friske Orchards Cafe Cheerful roadside restaurant features farm-fresh breakfasts, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and a bakery. BL • $ 10743 U.S. 31 S., ATWOOD,

422 E MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.881.9572

231.599.2604

Teddy Griffin’s Roadhouse Casual spot to grab ribs, steak or fresh fish after golf or skiing and catch the game on TV. D • BAR • $$ 50 HIGHLAND PIKE RD., HARBOR SPRINGS,

Lake Street Pub American pub with outdoor patio and firepit, BYO mac ‘n’ cheese, cocktails, 26 beers on tap. LD

231.526.7805

Terrace Inn Planked whitefish and housemade desserts in a Victorian setting. D • BAR • $$ 1549 GLENDALE, PETOSKEY,

231.347.2410

Thai Orchid Cuisine Outstandingly fresh and authentic noodles, curries and salads. LD • $-$$ 433 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.487.9900

Turkey’s Cafe & Pizzeria Special omelets, bagels, French toast, burgers, pizzas, calzones, and sandwiches—served by friendly folks in a quaint 110-year-old building. BLD • $ 250 E. MAIN ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.6041

Vernales Restaurant Chop house, sports bar and wine bar with patio dining. LD • BAR • $-$$$ 3018 M119, HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.242.4777

Villa Ristorante Italiano Chianti bottles hang from stucco walls and authentic handmade pasta, osso bucco and hand-rolled cannoli star. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 887 SPRING ST.,

PETOSKEY, 231.347.1440

Willow Inspired farm-to-table modern American cuisine with global wine and craft cocktail bar. D • BAR • $$ 129 EAST BAY ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.412.6032

• $ 202 S. LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.497.6031

Lunch Box Good home cooking and breakfast all the time. BL • $ 106 E. CAYUGA ST., BELLAIRE, 231.533.6678 NE W Mico's Torch Riviera The best of Italian and American food. D • BAR • $$ 12899 CHERRY AVE. RAPID CITY, 231.533.8513

The Muffin Tin Brain-bendingly good muffins, scones and lunch, too. BL • $ 9110 HELENA RD., ALDEN, 231.676.2040 Pelican's Nest Gourmet burgers, smoked ribs, sandwiches, salads and homemade desserts. D • BAR $-$$ 5085

SHANTY CREEK RD, BELLAIRE, 231.533.9000

Provisions Wine Lounge Sommelier curated wines by the glass and bottle, classic cocktails, Michigan craft beer and small plates. LD • BAR • $$ 123 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.582.2151

Red Mesa Grill Colorful decor and creative Latin American cuisine with Costa Rican and Argentinean influences punctuate this lively spot. LD • BAR • $$ 117 WATER ST.,

BOYNE CITY, 231.582.0049

Stiggs Brewery Hand-crafted brews, from-scratch food like whitefish cakes, bourbon chicken sandwich, top sirloin wagyu steak. LD • BAR $-$$ 112 S. PARK ST., BOYNE CITY,

231.497.6100

Old World Cafe European-style breakfast and lunch. BL •

$$ 6352 N. LAKESHORE DR., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.2148

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restaurant guide | dining The Strand at Sommerset Pointe Fresh fish and locally sourced ingredients. Steak, chicken and pasta also featured. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Sommerset Pointe Marina and Lake Charlevoix while you dine. Covered and open-patio dining. Arrive by car or boat! Hours vary seasonally. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 00970 MARINA DR., BOYNE CITY,

Pigs Eatin’ Ribs Real smokehouse with mouthwatering BBQ. Weekend breakfast. BLD • $-$$ 1418 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.7447

Rowe Inn A unique fresh and from-scratch dining experience that has stood the test of time. D • BAR •$$$ 6303 E.

231.592.7080

JORDAN RD., ELLSWORTH, 231.588.7351

Shanty Creek Resort Lakeview—Innovative regional cuisine at Shanty Creek Resort with a view of Lake Bellaire. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. The River Bistro—Breakfast buffet, sandwiches, pizzas and 45 regional beers on tap; Arnie’s at the Summit—Breakfast, Lunch, (spring-fall) Ivan’s Mountainside Grill—Schuss Village-Pub food. BLD • BAR • $$ 1 SHANTY CREEK RD. (M-88), BELLAIRE,

Royal Farms Boutique farm market with meat pasties, baked goods, award-winning pies, hard cider, wine. L •

800.678.4111

Short’s Brewing Co. Sip Joe Short’s fabulous brew, and dine from the deli menu in a renovated hardware store. LD • BAR • $ 121 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.533.6622

Terrain Restaurant Honest yet ambitious contemporary American food with a focus on local ingredients. D • BAR •

$$ 213 N BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.350.7301

Toonies Family restaurant serving fresh-cut steaks, local fish, ribs and some of the biggest pancakes in the north.

BLD • BAR • $-$$ 216 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.533.8513

Walloon Lake Inn Exceptional culinary skills play out in a newly renovated, century-old pine-paneled lakeside lodge. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 4178 WEST ST., WALLOON LAKE

VILLAGE, 231.535.2999

Spike’s Keg O’ Nails An Up North classic for burgers since 1933. LD • BAR • $ 301 N. JAMES ST., GRAYLING, 989.348.7113 Sugar Bowl Restaurant This vintage 1919 eatery serves whitefish, prime rib and Greek specialties. BLD • BAR • $$-

$$$ 216 W. MAIN ST., GAYLORD, 989.732.5524

Scovie’s Gourmet Fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and baked goods star here. Dinner is bistro-style comfort food.

Tap Room 32 Twenty handles of Michigan craft beers and a menu of modern brew-friendly vittles like truffle fries and Korean beef tacos. D • $$ 141 NORTH COURT AVE., GAYLORD,

Stafford’s Weathervane Local fish, seafood and regional cuisine in a Hobbit-style Earl Young stone structure with a massive fireplace overlooking the Pine River Channel. LD • BAR • $$ 106 PINE RIVER LN., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.4311 Terry’s Place Small white-tablecloth eatery with a high tin ceiling. Try the perch or filet mignon. Mouthwatering. D

The Town Club of Elk Rapids After a renovation in 2019, this famous landmark has been rebuilt and is already being appreciated for its Friday Night Perch Fry, daily lunch specials and famous Prime Rib Thursdays. LD • BAR • $$ 133

LD • $-$$ 111 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.237.7827

• BAR • $$ 112 ANTRIM ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.2799

Torch Lake Cafe Inventive, ultra-fresh cuisine with sharable options like the seafood platter with black garlic butter. Or devour an elevated fried bologna sandwich with pickled green tomato and house Dijon all on your own...

BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 4990 US31 N, CENTRAL LAKE, 231.599.1111

Villager Pub Terry Left’s downstairs digs feature a ’50s atmosphere, whitefish, Mexican, ribs, sandwiches and pizza.

LD • BAR • $-$$ 427 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.6925

989.748.8552

RIVER STREET, ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.9914

Treetops Sylvan Resort Hunters Grille, & Sports Bar. Steak, burgers, ribs, pasta, signature pizza, chicken, fish and gluten-free selections. Featuring a selection of 100 Michigan craft beer, wines, fabulous martinis and the dynamic Cookies, our Treetops house band. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ WILKINSON RD., GAYLORD, 800.444.6711

Trout Town Café Homey fishermen spot with sautéed rainbow trout and eggs, pecan-crusted French toast for breakfast; braised brisket and home-roasted turkey for dinner. BLD • $ 306 ELM ST., KALKASKA, 231.258.2701

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The Blue Pelican A vintage 1924 inn, home to a genteel front porch, Carolina-style pulled pork, steaks, seafood and a blend of down South and Up North hospitality. D • BAR •

Bennethum’s Northern Inn Fresh eclectic cuisine and updated regional favorites in a cozy Northwoods setting.

Creative kids menu, Sun. brunch. LD • BAR • $-$$$ 3917 SOUTH

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Bridge Street Taproom Michigan craft brews, beerfriendly small plates, local charcuterie and bird’s-eye views of the yacht traffic on Round Lake. D L • BAR • $-$$ 202

231.264.9000

The Cantina Tacos and tequila with indoor and outdoor seating. Live entertainment. LD • BAR • $-$$ 101 VAN PELT

Chef Charles’ Culinary Institute of America-trained Chef Charles Egeler makes gourmet pizzas, Ligurian-style takeout pesto, salads and sandwiches in a classic pizzeria. LD •

BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.3466

151 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231. 264.6062

BAR • $-$$ 10445 N. US 31, ELLSWORTH, 231.599.3222

CENTRAL LAKE/CHARLEVOIX/ EAST JORDAN/ELLSWORTH

$$ 2535 M-88, CENTRAL LAKE, 231.544.2583

Siren Hall Sup on classics such as short ribs, steak frites, fresh-off-the-plane fruits de mer and homey sides like risotto “tots” and bleu cheese green beans. LD • BAR • $-$$$

Cellar 152 Gourmet meals to take out or eat in a wine bar on the Elk River. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 152 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS,

Northport Leland Empire Frankfort

PLACE, CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.3612

$ 147 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.8901

Charlevoix Pizza Company Scratch-made dough, fresh ingredients, golden crust, prepared daily. Plus, cheesy bread and wings. LD • $-$$ 311 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX,

Gates Au Sable Lodge Artful, home-cooking on the river with a takeout window for anglers. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 471

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N EW Moose & Stella's Cafe Kalkaska's only dogthemed cafe. Doggone good chow. BL • $-$$ 203 S CEDAR

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East Park Tavern French-influenced American cuisine featuring prime rib, John Cross Whitefish and specialty cocktails at the Quay Restaurant and Terrace Bar in Charlevoix. LD •

BAR • $$–$$$ 307 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.7450

Esperance Gourmets will adore dishes prepared with dazzling technique in this specialty food and wine shop. D • $-$$$ 12853 U.S. 31 N., CHARLEVOIX, 231.237.9300

That French Place Authentic French creperie and ice cream shop. BLD • $ 212 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.6037 The Front Porch Sit elbow-to-elbow with neighbors for fellowship and affordable home-cooked food. BL • $ 9235 MAIN ST., ELLSWORTH, 231.588.2000

Great Lakes Whitefish & Chips Deep-fried whitefish.

LD • BAR • $$ 427 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.4374

Grey Gables Inn Graceful, intimate, Victorian atmosphere across from the harbor. D • BAR • $–$$$ 308 BELVEDERE AVE., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.9261

STEPHAN BRIDGE RD., GRAYLING, 989.348.8462

ST., KALKASKA, 231.258.9778

The Iron Skillet All the classics (corned beef hash and the beloved smoked brisket) with some fun additions. BLD • $-$$ 524 S. WILLIAMS ST., MANCELONA, 231.587.9778

The Local All-American breakfast and lunch done better.

BL • $$ 145 AMES ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.498.2190

Michaywé Inn the Woods Casual, Up Northy, with a lake view, steaks and seafood. LD • BAR • $–$$ 1535 OPAL LAKE RD.,

MICHAYWÉ, 989.939.8800

The Old Depot 1900s train depot features homestyle burgers, steaks, chops, prime rib, seafood, pies and pastries. BLD • $$ 10826 M-32 E., JOHANNESBURG, 989.732.3115 Otsego Club American and international menu, nice wine list in a log lodge overlooking the Sturgeon River Valley.

The Duck Blind Grille—Casual evening dining. D • BAR • $$ 696 E. MAIN ST., GAYLORD, 989.732.5181

Jordan Inn Victorian B&B with terrific eggs Benedict and crêpe-style pancakes, fresh lunches and European-style dinners by reservation. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 288 MAIN ST., EAST

MICHIGAN AVE., GRAYLING, 989.745.6388

Kelsey B’s Lakeside Food & Spirits Dine on burgers, steaks and fish and soak up the Lake Charlevoix views.

Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen Every day’s Mardi Gras at this festive spot, where Cajun, Creole, seafood, sandwiches and big brunches accompany lively zydeco, jazz and blues.

JORDAN, 231.536.9906

LD • BAR • $-$$ 230 FERRY AVE., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.2960

The Landing Restaurant Come by boat or car and watch the Ironton Ferry motor back and forth while you eat at this newly renovated lakeside fun-food spot on Lake Charlevoix. Beach fries, New England lobster roll, great burgers, bbq and other fab summertime food. LD • BAR • $-$$ 10231 FERRY RD., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.2960

Paddle Hard Brewing A fun-loving community hangout with artisan tacos, pizzas and brews. LD • BAR • $$ 227 E

LD • BAR • $-$$ 617 AMES ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.0530

Shirley’s Café An ultra-friendly, all-homemade oasis. BLD • $ 528 S. WILLIAMS ST., MANCELONA, 231.587.1210

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9 Bean Rows Bakery Artisan bakery and farmstead known for French-style breads, croissants and assorted pastries. BL • $ 9000 E. DUCK LAKE RD., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.6658

45th Parallel Cafe Artsy spot with creative breakfast and lunch. BL • $-$$ 102 S. BROADWAY, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2233 Art’s Tavern Burgers, whitefish, steaks, Mexican and pizza. Smelt year-round at this legendary watering hole. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 6487 W. WESTERN AVE., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.3754

Barb’s Bakery House-baked goods famous for cinnamon twists, doughnuts, croissants and more. $ 112 N. MILL ST.,

NORTHPORT, 231.386.5851

Blu Exquisite regional cuisine from chef Randy Chamberlain in an intimate setting on Sleeping Bear Bay. D • BAR • $$$$ LAKE ST., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.2530

The Bluebird A mainstay for locals and boaters since 1927. Specialties: cinnamon rolls, whitefish, seafood, steak, pasta, creative ethnic feasts during the off-season. Sun. brunch. LD • BAR $$ 102 E. RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9081 Boone Docks Log lodge with roomy deck, shrimp, burgers, steaks. LD • BAR • $$ 5858 MANITOU BLVD., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.6444

Boone’s Prime Time Pub Seafood, steaks and burgers in a cozy cabin with a fireplace and a lively, friendly wait staff.

LD • BAR • $$ 102 ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.6688

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse Great burgers, handcut fries, Sicilian-style pizza. Curling in the winter. LD • BAR

• $ 172 W BURDICKVILLE RD., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.8869

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dining | restaurant guide The Cove Seafood, steaks and great bar food (don’t miss the Chubby Mary—a bloody Mary with a smoked chub in it!) served up in the heart of Fishtown on the Leland River. Sunny days, catch a seat at Rick’s Café on the deck LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 111 W. RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9834 Dick’s Pour House Homemade soups and pies, sandwiches, pizza. LD • BAR • $-$$ 103 W. PHILIP ST., LAKE LEELANAU, 231.256.9912

Fig's Sandwiches, breakfasts, salads homemade with local ingredients. Great selection of vegetarian dishes. BL • $$ 104 MAIN ST., LAKE LEELANAU, 231.994.2400

Fischer’s Happy Hour Tavern Rustic family-style roadhouse known for burgers, soups and raspberry pie in season.

LD • BAR • $ 7144 N. M-22, BETWEEN NORTHPORT AND LELAND, 231.386.9923

Funistrada Casual trattoria features Italian specialties such as veal saltimbocca and lasagna. D • BAR • $$ 4566

MCFARLANE, MAPLE CITY/BURDICKVILLE, 231.334.3900

Garage Bar & Grill BBQ & bar eats are served at this pared-down watering hole with garage doors & a dogfriendly patio. LD • BAR • $-$$ 108 S WAUKAZOO ST., NORTH-

PORT, 231.386. 5511

Hannah’s Stop into Hannah's for cakes, cupcakes, ice cream and gifts from local merchants. LD • $ 112 E. PHILLIPS

ST., LAKE LEELANAU, 231.994.2068

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Hearth & Vine Café at Black Star Farms Farm-to-table menu that pairs with Black Star Farm’s wine, cider and craft cocktails. LD • BAR • $-$$ 10844 E REVOLD RD., SUTTONS BAY, 231.944.1297

NE W New Bohemian Cafe A neighborhood coffee shop

and deli, also home to Baia Estate Winery tasting room. BL

• $-$$ 110 S. WAUKAZOO ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1034

Pegtown Station Pizza, subs, burgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfast—all done well. BL • $ 8654 S MAPLE CITY

RD., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6692

Riverfront Pizza & Deli Pizza, sandwiches, soup, salad and daily specials. Lots of desserts. Deck on the Crystal River. DL • $-$$ 6281 WESTERN AVE., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.3876 Shipwreck Café Fresh, homemade pretzel, Italian herb and plain buns made daily for made-to-order sandwiches.

BL • $ 11691 S. LACORE RD., EMPIRE, 231.835.2580

Streetside Grille Seafood, burgers, pasta, flatbread pizzas, great beer list and more. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 111 N. ST.

JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.866.4199

The Tribune Ice Cream and Eatery House-cured lox, breakfast burritos, meatloaf sammies and burgers share the menu at this fun Northport eat spot. BLD • $ 110 E. NAG-

ONABA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1055

Trish’s Dishes Crepes, omelets, salads, gourmet sandwiches. BLD • $ 407 E MAIN ST., LELAND, 231.994.2288 Western Avenue Grill Birch-bark-rustic motif with canoes hung from the rafters. Pasta, seafood, whitefish and burgers. LD • BAR • $$ 6680 WESTERN AVE. (M-109), GLEN ARBOR, 231. 334.3362

Wren Contemporary comfort food and a constantly changing menu to feature locally sourced ingredients. D •

BAR • $$ 303 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.1175

GRAND TRAVERSE

The Homestead Nonna’s Restaurant—Classically inspired, contemporary Italian cuisine. D • BAR $$-$$$ Whiskers Bar & Grill—pizza, wood-grilled ribs, burgers and more. Dine inside and out. D • BAR • $-$$ 1 WOODRIDGE RD. (OFF M-22), GLEN

Mackinaw City

ARBOR, 231.334.5000

Hop Lot Brewing Co. Family-friendly microbrewery with four-season patio and games serving ribs, tacos, wings and a s’more kit to top it all off. LD • BAR • $-$$ 658 S WEST-BAY

Petoskey

SHORE DR., SUTTONS BAY, 231.866.4445

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Hang-On Express Thai and Chinese classics. LD • $ 316 ST.

Old Mission

JOSEPH, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.0202

Joe’s Friendly Tavern A rustic, comfy spot with bar food: whitefish, burgers, sandwiches, chili and soup. BLD • BAR •

Frankfort

$$ 11015 FRONT ST., EMPIRE, 231.326.5506

Knot Just a Bar Fish and burgers in a modern, beachy pub perched over pretty Omena Bay. LD • BAR • $-$$ 5019 BAY SHORE DR. (M-22), OMENA, 231.386.7393

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Leland Lodge Bogeys—BLD • BAR • $-$$ 565 PEARL ST.,

Bradley’s Pub & Grille Burgers, ribs, bluegill, brisket, trout and so much more. LD BAR • $-$$ 10586 US31, INTER-

Little Traverse Inn Old World gastro pub highlights the food and beer of the British Isles. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 149 E.

LOCHEN, 231.275.6401

homemade soups, sauces and dressings. BL • $ 99 W. 4TH

Bud’s A reprise of the original Bud’s gas/bait shop is a cool hangout for locals, vacationers and Interlochen students. Try the cappuccinos and monkey bread, burgers and original sandwiches. BLD • $ 3061 M-137, INTERLOCHEN,

The Manor on Glen Lake Fine family dining in a renovated lakeside inn. LD • BAR • $-$$ 7345 W. GLENMERE

Dilbert’s Soups, sandwiches, omelets and other home cooking served in a homey atmosphere. BLD • $ 11303 U.S.

Market 22 Deli, pizza, bakery. Eat in or take out. BLD • BAR

Hofbrau Lively cedar-paneled former general store serves locals and Interlochen performers. Steak, seafood, bluegill and barbecue. Sun. brunch. LD • BAR • $-$$ 2784 M-137, IN-

HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY. 231. 228.2560

N E W Lylah’s Sandwiches and salads made-to-order, ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.994.2700

RD., GLEN LAKE AT THE NARROWS, 231.334.0150

• $ 497 E HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6422

Martha’s Leelanau Table A European-style cafe with an emphasis on regional cuisine made from scratch, including some gluten free dishes and pastries. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 413

231.276.9090

31, INTERLOCHEN, 231.275.3005

TERLOCHEN, 231.276.6979

N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2344

Oaky’s Tavern Burgers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches. Friday night specials. LD • BAR • $-$$ 9205 U.S. 31, INTERLOCHEN,

North Country Grill & Pub The Boone family keeps the classics (whitefish, prime rib, and yellow belly perch) while flirting with fondue, fried pickles, Phillys and Cubans. LD •

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BAR • $$ 420 ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.5000

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La Bécasse Part the heavy velvet curtains and find a Provençal paradise. D • BAR • $$-$$$ C-675 & C-616, BURDICKVILLE, LELAND, 231.256.9848

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The Mitten Brewing Co. Small craft brewery featuring appetizers, indoor lounge, covered patio and beer garden.

LD • BAR • $ 112 W. NAGANOBA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1101

231.276.6244

Bad Dog Deli Eat shrimp pizza, pepperoni pesto rolls or flavorful Boar’s Head sandwiches in this peninsula outpost.

L • $ 14091 CENTER RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.9364

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local table | dining Boathouse Restaurant Casually elegant spot with great steaks, seafood, large local wine selection. Sunday brunch. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 14039 PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY,

231.223.4030

Jolly Pumpkin Wood-fired steaks, fresh fish, and artisan pizzas along with fresh ales crafted on site. LD • BAR • $$ 13512 OLD PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4333

Mission Table Farm-to-table restaurant serving seasonal, locally sourced fare and craft cocktails. D THURSDAY,

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 5PM–9PM • BAR • $-$$ 13512 PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4222

Old Mission Tavern Prime rib, fresh fish, pastas and ethnic specials—this lushly landscaped spot hosts two fine-art galleries: Bella Galleria and sculptor/owner Verna Bartnick’s studio. LD • BAR • $$ 17015 CENTER RD., TRAVERSE

A Sweet Partnership Fresh Coast Market teams up with Morsels and other local makers to offer the best of the North.

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Peninsula Grill Roadhouse with cozy fireplace, wings, burgers, and regional Northern fare. LD • BAR • $$ 14091 CENTER RD. TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.7200

DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY Alliance James Beard-nominee Pete Peterson teams with up-and-coming chef James Bloomfield at this Warehouse District bistro. LD • BAR • $-$$ 144 HALL ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.642.5545

Amical Friendly French bistro with a bay view, fireplace and street patio. Prix fixe menu from 4–5:30pm. Sun. brunch. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 229 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.8888

Bay Bread Company Bakery 43 artisanal breads, sandwiches, soups and salads. BLD • $ 601 RANDOLPH ST., TRA-

VERSE CITY, 231. 922.8022

N EW Benedict A family-friendly restaurant offering breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pastries, salads, soups and more. BL • $ 405 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.1000 Blue Tractor Cook Shop An Old Town favorite with from-scratch farmer food. Be sure to check out The Shed next door where you'll find a beer garden and a food truck where sliders are served up hot. The comfy burger bar boasts a list of over 25 Michigan-crafted beers. LD • BAR • $-$$ 423 UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 922.9515

Brew Café and Bar Hip spot for a drink and light meal before or after performances at the Opera House. BLD • $ 108 E. FRONT STREET, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.2739

Bubba’s Happening Front Street spot with battered mahi and chips, burgers, chimis, salads and tacos. BLD • BAR • $ 428 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.995.0570

The Cooks’ House A sweet little dollhouse of a spot, home to sustainable local cuisine with a French sensibility.

LD • $$-$$$ 115 WELLINGTON ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8700

Charles & Reid Detroit Pizza Specializing in Detroit Style Pizza. Other menu offerings include salads and sandwiches. D • $$ 113 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.3497 Cousin Jenny’s Cornish Pasties Homemade pasties. BLD • $ 129 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7821

Dayclub Fine dining experience for the whole family at the West Bay Beach Holiday Inn Resort. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 615 FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.3700

The Dish Cafe Eclectic menu with creative salads, quesadillas, enormous wraps, sandwiches and smoothies. LD •

BAR • $ 108 S. UNION, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.2233

Firefly A dazzling small-plate menu, sushi, steaks and burgs at a sophisticated hotspot on the river. BL • $-$$ 310 S. CASS ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.1310

Folgarelli’s Market & Wine Shop Lunch & dinner (eat here or to go), gourmet groceries, wines imported & local, vast selection of cured meats and cheese. LD • BAR • $-$$

424 W. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7651

Frenchies Famous Three tables and carryout, offers superb hot sandwiches and espresso drinks. LD • $ 619 RAN-

It’s a match just as sweet as the Morsels themselves.

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Morsels owners Misha and Jeff Neidorfler to temporarily close their Traverse City storefront, Fresh Coast Market owners Dave Sears and his wife, Jen, reached out to them. The bakery is one of the Sears’ favorite spots to enjoy a cup of coffee by the water and a Morsel, or two, of course. As fellow small business owners, they wanted to help.

Sears offered space in their specialty shop’s dessert case, alongside local truffles and cheesecakes, and on April 27, Fresh Coast began selling eight flavors of the bite-sized treats. Within the first week, Sears says they sold 1,000 Morsels. The Neidorflers were able to bring back one of their full-time bakers who had been furloughed during the pandemic.

Misha Neidorfler says she and her husband, Jeff, were excited to be included among the 130+ local brands that Fresh Coast sells, and they were especially grateful to have a west-side location for Morsels pick-up.

“During this challenging time for small businesses, we are very fortunate to live in such a supportive community, where business owners are looking for ways to help each other,” she says.

Sears says Fresh Coast’s slogan has always been that everyone has a story, and everyone’s story matters. Their aim is to foster an environment where people want to sit down over great food and drinks and share their stories.

He hopes that promoting local makers and their goods, like Morsels, will create that sense of camaraderie. “When you support the community, the community supports you,” he says.

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The Good Bowl Asian and Latin taqueria. LD • BAR $-$$ 328 E FRONT ST.,TRAVERSE CITY, 231.252.2662

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dining | restaurant guide The Green House Café Sandwiches, soups and salads. BL • $ 115 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.7687

Grand Traverse Pie Co. Exceptional cream and fruit pies, coffee, baked goods, pot pies, chicken salad and quiche. BL •

$ 525 W. FRONT ST. AND 101 N. PARK ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.7437

Little G’s Fusion Cuisine Asian and Latin taqueria. LD • $ 531 W. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY

Little Fleet A bar/food truck compound that hosts the likes of Pigs Eatin’ Ribs (all things pork), Roaming Harvest (pork tacos) Anchor Station (burgers and more). LD • BAR • $ 448 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.1116

Mackinaw Brewing Co. Nautical-themed brewpub offers great house-smoked meats, several styles of beers, tasty char-burgers, fish and ribs. LD • BAR • $$ 161 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 933.1100

Slate Prime cuts of beef and the freshest seafood with inspired toppings and sides. D • BAR • $$$ 250 E. FRONT ST.,

TRAVERSE CITY–SOUTH

Sorellina Authentic Italian pasta, zuppa and insalate. LD •

Boone’s Long Lake Inn Steaks, prime rib, seafood, daily specials. D • BAR • $$ 7208 SECOR RD., TRAVERSE CITY,

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5912

BAR • $$-$$$ 250 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5912

Taproot Cider House Brick oven pizza, great salads, inventive entrees paired with hard cider, microbrews, wine and spirits. LD • BAR • $-$$ 300 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

Agave Mexican Grill Authentic, freshly made Mex. LD • BAR • $-$$ 851 S. GARFIELD, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.4408

231.946.3991

The Towne Plaza Eclectic American cuisine focusing on local ingredients with extensive outdoor seating and a casual atmosphere. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 202 E. CASS ST., TRAVERSE

Centre Street Café Fine and flavorful sammies. Saturday brunch 10:30am-6pm. Mon.-Fri. Open 10am-3pm. Closed Sunday. BL • $ 1125 CENTRE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.5872 The Filling Station Microbrewery Thin-crusted woodfired flatbreads and flavorful house brews revitalize the Depot. LD • BAR • $-$$ 642 RAILROAD PLACE, TRAVERSE CITY,

Thirsty Fish Sports Grille Family-friendly sports bar with seafood, burgers, steaks, pasta and a 600-gallon fish tank.

Live music on the patio. LD • BAR • $-$$ 221 E. STATE ST.,

Hunan Authentic Chinese eatery that’s hidden behind a Taco Bell. L (TUE-SUN) D (FRI-SUN) • $ 1425 S. AIRPORT RD.,

231.943.2500

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Mama Lu’s Modern Day Taco Shop Fresh tortillas with a mix of traditional and modern ingredients at this hip, fun taqueria and bar. LD • BAR • $$ 149 E FRONT ST., TRAVERSE

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CITY, 231.943.2793

Warehouse Kitchen & Cork Seasonally inspired farm-tofork restaurant inside Hotel Indigo. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 263

Milk & Honey Salads, sandwiches and homemade ice cream all made with local ingredients that are natural, GMO-free and organic when possible. Gluten-free options available. LD • BAR • $ 250 E FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY,

White on Rice Sushi & ramen served carry out or dine in. Text or call ahead for orders. LD • $-$$ 510 W 14TH ST.,

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.633.7423

2430 W. CROWN DR., AT THE CROWN GOLF CLUB, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.2975

Minerva’s In the historic Park Place Hotel. Italian-American menu, elaborate Sun. brunch. BLD • BAR • $$ 300 E.

TRAVERSE CITY–EAST

Mode’s Bum Steer Classic steakhouse serves tender, well-aged charbroiled Black Angus steaks, seafood, ribs, soup, sandwiches. LD • BAR • $$ 125 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE

Bardon’s Wonder Freeze A family-owned Traverse City icon, serving ice cream and sandwiches for more than 50 years. LD • $ 1100 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.1044 Cottage Café Comfortable food, coffee and tea press pots, friendly service, reasonable prices in a unique Traverse City experience. BLD • $-$$ 472 MUNSON AVE.,

Oryana’s Lake Street Café Classic Detroit-style coney and grill with mouthwatering Greek treats like crunchy falafel, rich spanakopita, gyros and lemon soup. BLD • $-$$

231.944.1036

STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.5093

CITY, 231.947.9832

North Peak Brewing Co. Wood-fired pizzas, seafood, sandwiches, microbrewed beer and a jam-packed bar scene.

LD • BAR • $$ 400 W. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7325

Omelette Shoppe Vast array of omelets, homemade breads and pastries, soup and sandwiches. BLD • $ 124

CASS, 231.946.0912, AND 1209 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.0590

Paesano’s Charming spot with cozy booths puts pizza pie on a pedestal. LD • $ 447 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.5740

Pangea’s Pizza Pub Craft pies, creative toppings. LD •

WEST GRANDVIEW PARKWAY, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.0500

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.9261

Cuppa Joe East Side A locally owned, community-oriented coffee shop focusing primarily on curbside and to-go orders. BL • $ 1990 US-31 N. SUITE F, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.7730 Don’s Drive In A ’50s-style diner and drive-in with booths, burgers, fries, shakes, nostalgic jukebox. LD • $ 2030 U.S. 31 N., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.938.1860

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Aerie—16th-floor panorama of East Bay and regional fine dining. Music on weekends. D • BAR • $$-$$$ Sweetwater American Bistro—BLD

BAR $-$$ 135 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.9800

• $$ U.S. 31 N., ACME, 231.534.6000

NEW Park Street Cafe Fresh-made gourmet sandwiches

La Señorita Bustling Mexican cantina with fajitas, jumbo margaritas. LD • BAR • $ 2455 N. US 31 S., TRAVERSE CITY,

(breakfast waffle sandwich!) and other grab-and-go foods.

Indoor and outdoor seating. BL • $ 113 S. PARK ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.1747

Patisserie Amie French bakery and bistro. BAR • LD •

231.947.8820

McGee’s No. 72 Gourmet burgers, fries, pizza and other sophisticated bar food. D • BAR • $$ 4341 M72 E., TRAVERSE

$-$$$ 237 LAKE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.9645

CITY, 231.421.8800

Poppycock’s Fresh seafood, pasta, unique sandwiches and salads, including vegetarian specialties and awardwinning desserts. LD • BAR • $-$$ 128. E. FRONT ST. TRAVERSE

Mr. C’s Pub and Grill Fine pub food with excellent wines and craft beers—paired with menu entrees for your convenience. LD • BAR • $$ M-72 E., WILLIAMSBURG, 231.267.3300 Randy’s Diner Soups, salads, sandwiches, all-you-caneat cod. BLD • $ 1103 S. GARFIELD, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.0789 Red Mesa Grill Colorful spot with a fireplace, flights of tequila and Latin American cuisine. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1544

CITY, 231.941.7632

Rare Bird Brewery The likes of pork belly sliders, oysters on the half shell and great burgers served up alongside great beer. LD • BAR • $$ 229 LAKE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2053 Red Ginger Wrap yourself in fresh, sleek surroundings and the spicy-exotic flavors of Asia. D • BAR • $-$$$ 237 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1733

Scalawags Whitefish and Chips Ultra-fresh Great Lakes fish fry. LD • $ 303 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.933.8700 Seven Monks Taproom Pair any of 46 beers on tap (including European Trappist ales) with your burger, thin crust gourmet pizza, salad or lively sides like sweet potato frites and Scotch egg. LD • BAR • $-$$ 128 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.4807

NEW Smokehouse Mac Shack Inventive mac n’ cheese

to go. LD • $ 439 E FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.642.5001 Sparks BBQ Smoking up the real thing—pulled pork and chicken, brisket, ribs and jerky. Don’t miss the BBQ Sundae.

LD • $-$$ 201 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.633.7800

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Reflect Bistro and Lounge at Cambria Suites Hotel Breakfast, dinner and Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. BD • BAR • $-$$$ 255 MUNSON AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.778.9000

Smoke and Porter Public House An American smokehouse where farm-to-table and whole beast butchery meet the fire pits. Serving microbrews, wine, and liquor.

LD • BAR • $-$$$ 1752 US31, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.642.5020

The Soup Cup, a MicroSouperie Homemade soups, grilled cheese, Belgian fries. L • $ 718 MUNSON AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.7687

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Bourbons 72—Seafood, prime rib and more. D • BAR • $-$$$ 7741 M-72, WILLIAMSBURG, 231.534.8888

Thai Café Eat in or take out authentic Thai cuisine in a cafe atmosphere. LD • $-$$ 1219 E FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.1303

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.1388

The Kitchen Salads, wraps, tacos. All to go. BL & EARLY D • $ 1254 WOODMERE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.TOGO Mulligan’s Pub and Grill Stuffed burgers, extravagant salads and sammies, ribs and whitefish at this year-round establishment at the Crown Golf Course. LD • BAR • $-$$

260 E. TENTH ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.0191

Right Brain Brewery Traverse City’s beloved brew pub now at a new location. BAR • $ 225 E. 16 ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1239

Sauce at Incredible Mo’s Artisan pizza, pasta, salad in a kid-friendly atmosphere. LD •BAR • $-$$ 1355 SILVER LAKE CROSSINGS BLVD, GRAWN, 231.944.1355

Sparky's Diner Famous diner with the same great service, food and environment you love, with more exciting options. BLD • $$ 1462 W SOUTH AIRPORT RD., TRAVERSE

CITY, 231.933.8005

Willie’s Rear Full breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers. Counter and table seating. BL • $ 1315 W. S. AIRPORT RD., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5506

TRAVERSE CITY–WEST Rough-hewn eatery affords a great Apache Trout Grill bay view along with ribs, steak, pasta and salad. LD • BAR • $$ 13671 S. WEST BAY SHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.7079

Harrington’s By the Bay Sunday brunch, seafood, steaks, burgers, sandwiches—with a bay view. BLD • BAR

• $-$$$ 13890 SOUTH WEST BAY SHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.9393

Nada’s Gourmet Deli & Mediterranean Cuisine Authentic hummus, tabbouleh, chicken shawarma, falafel, the best baklava in Traverse City. LD • $ 542 W FRONT ST, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.6779

PepeNero From-scratch southern Italian cuisine. LD • BAR • $$ 700 COTTAGEVIEW DR., STE. 30, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.1960

Red Spire Brunch House Classic American fare: breakfast and lunch all day. BL • $$ 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR., ST. 30, TRA-

VERSE CITY, 231.252.4648

Sleder’s Family Tavern Bar fare and entertainment under the original tin ceiling in one of Michigan’s oldest saloons.

Kiss Randolph the moose before you leave. LD • BAR • $-$$ 717 RANDOLPH ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.9213

The Silver Swan Ethnic fare and killer desserts. LD • $ 13692 S. WEST BAY SHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.0203

Spanglish Authentic, homemade Mexican fare with occasional American accents. BLD • $ 1333 YELLOW DR.,

TRAVERSE CITY. 231.943.1453

Sugar 2 Salt Traverse City's newest brunch spot (otherwise known as S2S) shakes up the same ol' same ol' with dishes like duck (yes, for breakfast) and everything served up with what is in season. B • $-$$ 1371 GRAY DR., SUITE 300,

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.409.8382

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restaurant guide | dining Trattoria Stella Hip locally sourced fare with an Italian accent. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 1200 W. ELEVENTH, TRAVERSE CITY,

Raven BBQ plates, burgers, soon-to-be-famous poutine, house-brewed craft beer. LD • BAR • $-$$ 119 S. MITCHELL ST.,

The Underground Cheesecake Co. Housemade soups, sandwiches and a huge array of incredibly delish cheesecakes. L • $ 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.4418 West End Tavern Craft cocktails, wood-roasted chicken and more elevated pub fare served up beside West Bay. LD • BAR • $$ 12719 SOUTH WEST BAYSHORE DR., TRAVERSE

Ursa Major Bistro Breakfast, burgers sandwiches. BLD •

231.929.8989

CADILLAC, 231.444.6396

CITY, 231.943.2922

BENZIE / MANISTEE / WEXFORD Mackinaw City

Petoskey

Gaylord

Frankfort Beulah Benzonia

Traverse City

Cadillac

BENZIE, MANISTEE, CADILLAC BENZONIA/BEULAH/HONOR/THOMPSONVILLE The Cherry Hut Homemade cherry pies, jams, jellies, redand-white-clad servers and American-style food. LD • $-$$ 211 N. MICHIGAN AVE. (US 31), BEULAH, 231.882.4431

Cold Creek Inn Perch, planked whitefish, homemade pizza, burgers. LD • BAR • $-$$ 185 S.BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH,

231.882.5531

Crystal Café American café-style breakfast and lunch. BL • $ 1681 BENZIE HWY. BENZONIA, 231.882.9565

Crystal Mountain Resort Thistle Pub & Grille—Woodpaneled eatery, continental and Scottish specialties. LD • BAR • $-$$$ Wild Tomato Restaurant & Bar—Family Favorites. BLD • BAR • $-$$ M-115, THOMPSONVILLE, 231.946.3585 OR 231.378.2000

After 26 Casual eatery dedicated to employing adults with developmental disabilities and cognitive impairment. BLD •

BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.383.4400

Geno’s Sports Bar and Grill Burgers, broasted chicken, pizza, soups, salads. LD • BAR • $ 14848 THOMPSON AVE., THOMPSONVILLE, 231.378.2554

Hungry Tummy Restaurant Full breakfasts (chickenfried steak, eggs and gravy ... ), pizza, broasted chicken and more. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 226 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH,

231.882.5103

L’chayim Delicatessen NY-style deli with sandwiches and bagels. BL • $ 274 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.5221 Lucky Dog Bar and Grille Burgers, smoked wings, brats, sandwiches, craft beer, cocktails. LD • BAR • $-$$ 223 S. BEN-

$ 127 W. CASS ST., CADILLAC, 231.468.3526, AFTER26PROJECT.ORG

ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4114

ELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.5461

The Glenwood Casual dining, almond-battered shrimp and bleu cheese filet mignon, homemade desserts.

Open for dinner at 5 p.m. D • BAR • $–$$$ 4604 MAIN ST.,

Cadillac Grill This lodge–style, car-themed eatery’s cuisine runs from bar food to fine dining. LD • BAR • $$ 7839 E. 46 K RD.,

Hotel Frankfort Fine dining served up at this in-town inn.

BLD • $-$$$ 231 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.8090

Clam Lake Beer Company 40 craft beers on tap, woodfired pizzas, grilled angus burgers. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 106

House of Flavors 50s diner featuring family style breakfasts, lunch and dinner. And, yes, a full ice cream menu.

MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.6150

BLD • $-$$ 284 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.887.4600

Coyote Crossing Resort Full bar & restaurant with Northwoods décor set on beautiful property in the Manistee National Forest. American fare. Live music. Open six days a week year round. LD • BAR • $$ 8593 S. 13 RD., CADILLAC,

L’chayim Delicatessen NY-style deli with sandwiches and bagels. BL • $-$$ 325 MAIN STREET, FRANKFORT, 231.352.5220 Lighthouse Café Robust breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, perch, liver and onions. BLD • $–$$

Evergreen Resort Terrace Room restaurant—Stellar water and woods views plus American fare, Sun. brunch and sandwiches. BLD • BAR • $$ Curly’s Up North Bar & Grill—Casual bar food in a snug knotty-pine setting. Live entertainment.

LD • BAR • $$ 7880 MACKINAW TRAIL, CADILLAC, 231.775.9947

Hermann’s European Cafe Austrian-born master pastry chef Hermann Suhs creates international cuisine, seasonal specialties and divine desserts in an alpenhaus-style dining room. LD • BAR • $$ 214 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.9563 Herraduras Mexican Bar & Grill Authentic dishes like flautas, enchiladas and carnitas, plus shrimp chimis and steaks. LD • BAR • $ 1700 S. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.4575 Lakeside Charlie’s A fine deck on Lake Mitchell. The hunt club–style restaurant features burgers, aged beef, fish and wild game. LD • BAR • $$ 301 S. LAKE MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.5332

Maggie’s Tavern Chili, burgers, steaks, wet burritos and kid selections are served up in a lively 19th-century setting.

LD • BAR • $ 523 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.1810

FRANKFORT/ELBERTA/ONEKAMA/ MANISTEE/ARCADIA Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club & Restaurant Fresh fish, aged beef, Mediterranean rack of lamb and an emphasis on local ingredients all served with a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. BLD • $-$$$ 14710 NORTHWOOD HWY., ARCADIA,

231.889.3001

Birch & Maple Scratch cuisine prepared with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Friendly folks and fab craft cocktails. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 727 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT,

231.399.0399

Blue Fish Kitchen & Bar New American cuisine, traditional fare, vegetarian and vegan. LD • BAR $-$$$ 312 RIVER

The Manitou Whitefish, perch, duck with cherry sauce, ribs, steaks, seafood. Nine miles north of Frankfort on M-22. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 4349 NORTH SCENIC HWY., HONOR,

Bungalow Inn This former rustic cabin offers steak, ribs and fish-fry specials, perch. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1100 28TH ST.,

231.325.7070

Platte River Inn Classic dining in a casual atmosphere.

Steaks, Italian, Mexican. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 10921 MAIN ST., HONOR, 231.227.1200

The Roadhouse Fresh Mex with a cool cantina atmosphere. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1058 MICHIGAN AVE., (US 31), BENZO-

NIA, 231.882.9631

735 FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA. 231.352. 5273

Mayfair Tavern Burgers, steaks, fish. LD • BAR $-$$ 515 FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA, 231.352.9136

North Channel Brewing Co. Watch the action at the drawbridge in a refined industrial atmosphere with meats smoked daily and excellent craft beers on tap. LD • BAR $-$$ 86 WASHINGTON ST, MANISTEE, 231.299.1020

Papano’s Pizza Traditional pizza pie. D • $–$$ 334 MAIN ST.,

FRANKFORT, 231.352.6700

Rico’s East Lake’s welcoming, true North watering hole with fresh smelt, burgs, and smoky adobo beef spring rolls. LD • BAR • $-$$ 900 CABERFAE HWY. (M-55), MANISTEE, 231.723.3721

River Street Station Cheers-esque, smoky burgerand-ribs joint with a summer deck that affords an up-close view of the freighter action along the Manistee River. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 350 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.723.8411

Rock's Landing Eclectic menu combines local ingredients with ethnic influences. Intimate dining, feet from Crystal Lake. D • BAR $$ 1577CRYSTAL DR., FRANKFORT, 231.399.0158 Stormcloud Brewing Brewing Belgian-inspired ales to pair with inventive, smart bistro fare. LD • BAR • $-$$ 303 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.0118

ST., MANISTEE. 231.887.4188

Papa J’s Pizzeria & Diner Sparkling diner serving homemade dishes and fine pizza pie. Weekend buffets and everyday pizza lunch buffet. BLD • $ 10583 MAIN ST., HONOR,

ONEKAMA, 231.889.3734

OVERLOOKING THE ELDORADO GOLF COURSE, CADILLAC, 231.779.3663

ZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.383.4499

231.882.4761

The Fusion Asian delights like fiery curries and lettuce wraps (plus creative cocktails) served in a serene atmosphere on Frankfort’s main drag. BLD • $–$$ 300 MAIN

Blue Heron Cafe Dazzling upscale sandwiches, soups and salads as well as from-scratch pastries. BL • $ 304 N. MITCH-

N EW Five Shores Brewing Craft brewery with appetiz-

ers to share and pressed sandwiches. LD • BAR • $-$$ 163 S.

• BAR • $$ 415 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4702

The Fillmore House-crafted burgers, salads and woodfired pizzas (p.m. only), all rich with Michigan ingredients.

LD• BAR • $-$$ 318 RIVER ST, MANISTEE, 231.887.4121

CADILLAC

231.862.3212

Onekama Manistee

$-$$ 245 S BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.383.4250

Dinghy’s Local favorite for 25 years with house-smoked meats including famous ribs, half-pound burger, Big BLT, Mexican and kids menus. Award-winning Friday fish fry. LD

MANISTEE, 231.723.8000

The Cabbage Shed Suds, and superb eats like seared scallops, rack of lamb and Ritz-crusted walleye. D •

Taco 'Bout It Mexican Fusion Tavo and Tarrah Hernandez turned their food truck into a restaurant dream-cometrue with ultra-fresh tacos on hand-pressed corn tortillas, aguas frescas and tamarind mules. LD • BAR • $-$$ 344 RIVER ST, MANISTEE, 231.887.4441

Timbers Restaurant Family-owned restaurant with steaks, prime-rib pasta , whitefish, craft beer, regional wines gourmet pizza, specialty salads. LD • BAR • $-$$ 5535 M-115, CADILLAC, 231.775.6751, FRANKFORT/ELBERTA

T.J.’s Pub Take a step down from the sloped sidewalk for panini, mex and pizza below the stately Ramsdell Inn. LD •

BAR • $ 99 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.398.9174

Villa Marine Friday fish special. Saturday prime rib. American cooking. LD • $-$$ 228 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.5450,

MANISTEE/ARCADIA/ONEKAMA

Yellow Dog Café Fabulous coffee, sandwiches, baked goods. LD • $ 4850 MAIN ST, ONEKAMA, 231.508.5008

$-$$ 198 FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA, 231.352.9843

Conundrum Cafe Light lunch fare, Hawaiian shave ice and alcohol available to purchase. BL • $-$$ 603 FRANKFORT AVE, ELBERTA, 231.352.8150

Crescent Bakery Artisanal breads, pies, cheesecakes, and hand- decorated cookies. BL • $ 404 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4611

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cocktails | drinks

LEND ME YOUR EAR .25 ounce Ancho Reyes .25 ounce lime juice

Splash of agave

1

ounce corn milk (we used Hall’s sweet corn, recipe below)

Shake and strain into a coupe glass and garnish (we used micro marigolds from Loma Farm).

CORN MILK 1

cup Hall’s sweet corn kernels

1

cup water

V cup agave syrup

pinch of salt

Bring to a soft boil, just until corn is soft.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Blend in a blender and strain through a cheesecloth-lined mesh strainer. Refrigerate up to five days.

FARM TO GLASS The Little Fleet cultivates refreshing sips with farmers market finds.

BY ALLISON JARRELL | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LITTLE FLEET

THE LESSON 1.5 ounces Old Tom Ransom Gin 1

ounce burnt honey syrup (Sleeping Bear Farms’ honey is made locally in Beulah, recipe below)

.5 ounce lemon juice

Each year, as the summer solstice kicks up the heat, Bar Manager Barbara Saxton invites Little Fleet guests to cool off with her seasonal Farmers Market Cocktails featuring fresh, local fruit, herbs and vegetables.

Sugar snap peas with your gin? Micro marigolds served atop your tequila? If you can imagine it, she’s probably concocted it.

The produce for Barbara’s innovative infusions, syrups and garnishes is sourced from Northern Michigan farms like Lakeview Hill and Loma.

While Barbara says her drink menu is ever-evolving this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, patrons can expect to see creations over the next few months starring strawberries, snap peas, lavender, lemon balm and tomatoes.

Thanks to a partnership with Taste the Local Difference, Barbara’s Farmers Market Cocktails crop up on Little Fleet’s drink menu on June 20 each summer and stay through the fall. For more information, visit thelittlefleet.com.

Pinch of salt

Shake and strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lemon slice.

BURNT HONEY SYRUP K cup honey L cup water Heat a half-cup of honey in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Once the honey starts to simmer and foam, reduce the heat to low.

Let the honey cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for another 2–3 minutes, or until the honey turns a deep golden brown. Remove from heat and immediately add 1/3 cup water and stir to combine. Let the mixture cool.

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bike | outdoors

Bike the Betsie This 18-mile out-and-back route is great for beginner and intermediate riders. (And it’s absolutely gorgeous.)

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY ANDREW VANDRIE

Start at the lake (Cannon Park at Betsie Lake, to be specific).

Walk your bike to the shoreline and fill up water bottles at the burbling mineral spring enshrined under a pagoda. Pause to watch the trolling boats captained by red-eyed fishermen as they chug toward the launch. Start pedaling.

The Betsie Valley Trail meanders for 22 miles from Frankfort to Thompsonville following the footprint of the former Ann Arbor rail line. But today, we’re just riding from Frankfort to Beulah—nine miles there, and nine miles back. The route can be pedaled in two to three hours depending on your pace.

Heading upstream with the Betsie River, the six miles from Frankfort to Mollineaux Road is paved asphalt, which makes for a smooth ride. The trail transitions to crushed limestone afterward—it’s manageable for road bikes, but cross/ gravel bikes or wider tires are recommended. As with all

riding, be sure to wear a helmet and visible apparel, and be courteous of other trail users.

As you near Beulah, the trail skirts alongside the gin-clear Crystal Lake at Mollineaux Beach. For a scenic detour, head to Railroad Point Natural Area (accessible from the trail). A half-mile hike will reward you with a vista of the lake. (The natural area has 1.5 miles of trails if you want to explore more; GTRLC.ORG.) When you coast into Beulah, sidle up to the former railroad station that now serves as a visitors’ center and trailhead. Take advantage of the water fountains and bike service kiosk if you need a tune-up. Then venture across the street to L’Chayim Delicatessen for a snack or sandwich (the oatmeal raisin cookies are fantastic!).

Those looking to press onward to Thompsonville (an additional 11 miles from Beulah) may want to prearrange a spotter vehicle or plan for some serious saddle time.

Once you’re back in Frankfort, catch your breath and head to Stormcloud Brewing Company for a much-deserved post-ride beer. With a variety of impressive in-house taps, an expansive pub menu (vegan and vegetarian options available) and outdoor seating, it’s the perfect cap to a morning of hard pedaling. BETSIEVALLEYTRAIL.ORG Andrew VanDrie writes from Traverse City. vandrieand@gmail.com

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love of the land

Offield Family Viewlands Take in unparalleled views of Little Traverse Bay and the Inland Waterway from a golf course-turned-forest reserve.

BY ALLISON JARRELL | PHOTO COURTESY OF LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY

Thanks to local grants and donations, Little Traverse Conservancy recently completed the purchase of the former 290-acre Little Traverse Bay Golf Club property, transforming it into the Offield Family Viewlands—a protected working forest reserve that’s accessible to the public.

Situated between Harbor Springs, Alanson and Petoskey on one of the region’s highest points, the landscape offers a bird’s eye view of Little Traverse Bay and the Inland Waterway. Under the “working forest reserve” designation, the conservancy will actively manage the land through forestry or other habitat manipulations, including restoring parts of the property by planting trees and native grasses.

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The purchase of the property was finalized on April 22, and the land officially opened to the public for non-motorized recreation in July. Multiuse trails are ideal for hiking, biking, running, dog walking (on leash), snowshoeing and skiing.

“Working with the Little Traverse Conservancy has always been a top priority for our family,” says Jim Offield, whose father, Wrigley “Bud” Offield, was on the conservancy’s original board of trustees in the 1970s. Bud and his wife, Eddi, donated the land where the conservancy office has sat for decades. “It is an honor to work on a cause that offers continued comfort, beauty and health for this region that many of us deeply love.” LANDTRUST.ORG

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