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46 | BRUNCH. HIKE. BEACH. After a lazy breakfast, we point your toes toward woods and boardwalks and soft sandy Lake Michigan beaches. Could there be a more sublime Up North day?

52 | WHODUNNIT? ... IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN Immerse yourself in the thrilling and chilling Leelanau and Benzie landmarks of Aaron Stander’s mystery novels with plenty plot twists (read: fun pit stops) along the way.

60 | BEAVER ISLAND THIS SEPTEMBER Catch a boat or plane to Lake Michigan’s most remote inhabited isle. Our own Elizabeth Edwards shares how to do it up right when you have one precious weekend on island time.

68 | CHOOSE YOUR OWN KAYAK ADVENTURE Pick a waterway—lazy to advanced—and then paddle like no one’s watching.

The ultimate how-to plus inspiring imagery from adventure photographer Erik Olsen.

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81 Crunch into a Michigan Apple today and find out why Michigan is the place where apples love to grow.

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13 | UP NORTH It’s our annual arts & entertainment preview with beach reads, school musicals, sculpture in its natural habitat and much more.

23 | THIS IS MYNORTH Always the unique and unexpected since 1986

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81 | LOCAL FOODIE Snag a smoked salmon from Cross Fisheries to build the best-ever bagel.

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85 | DRINKS

25 | SEPTEMBER EVENTS

87 | OUTDOORS

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41 | TRAVEL Summer’s not over yet, friends.

43 | UP IN MICHIGAN A winemaking family shares the love and real-life stories behind its wine labels.

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88 | LOVE OF THE LAND The glorious Arcadia Dunes.

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few weeks ago, we set up chairs on the beautiful lawn of Fountain Point in Leelanau County to listen to The Ragbirds. It was a perfect art meeting place. Americana influences mixed with Zydeco, Middle Eastern and Latin floated into open air, drifted into clouds turned apricot by the sunset and over water catching every color the sun wanted to throw. Erin Zindle, the founder, lead singer and classically trained violinist completed the circle by sharing that she had just come off three weeks working with future singer-songwriters at Interlochen’s National Music Camp and some of them were in the audience.

Just another Thursday evening in Northern Michigan.

Music, art, celebration of creativity have been a part of Northern Michigan for decades. And we’ve had a commitment to events since the very first issue of Traverse, in June 1981.

Back then, events were a bit more home-grown as Northern Michigan was often described as having a lot of “artists living in the woods;” music and art just existed organically in our midst. One of the great joys in watching the region find its feet as it has grown is that music, art, lectures, classes and just-for-fun gatherings have kept their strong footing in what defines us. We’ve definitely welcomed the world in: In any given week we can listen to a renowned author on stage, listen to a world-class African ensemble, take in a lecture on global economics, see Shakespeare in a park or pair craft beer with food trucks and local wine with specialty dinners.

We’ve always had a calendar within Traverse, but it was watching the calendar on MyNorth.com grow to over 1,600 events that I realized how active our event world is. Just one day in September has cooking classes, astronomy under sail, a spatial relationships exhibit, farmers markets, library reading groups and so much more.

Absolutely, connecting people to events is part of our 38-year unwavering mission. And today it is more important than ever. Why?

First, we all live a lot of our lives in a virtual world; heads down on our phones, our computers or our tablets. We often feel like we are engaging with the world while never looking up from the screen. But virtual engagement simply can’t replace getting up and out into our community to interact with talented people, as well as people who share an interest or passion of ours. And beyond that, attending an event can offer something as simple as looking up and gazing upon a world gone brilliant in a sunset while really outstanding music washes away concerns or to-do lists.

Second, events give us a way to interact with others in our community. Events are most often, nonpolitical. This is made more important since we live in an age where our virtual worlds are often engaging us mostly with people who think like we do. Going to an event offers a shared experience between people who may have nothing else in common but a love of a musician or a desire to eat a harvest meal in an orchard. Common ground with a community member through art or fun or food can be a path to opening a door down the road, or it may be as simple as looking up with a smile or a nod knowing you’ve both just experienced something joyful or meaningful on a Thursday night.

For those reasons and more, we remain committed every day to connecting people of every stripe to events of every kind. If you are a regular reader, you know our commitment to coverage of arts and entertainment. And this issue, as we have for several years, we give our Up North section over to arts and entertainment. It’s always a joy, especially in print, to take a look at the seasons ahead, the artists and those committed to putting on events so that we have opportunities, no matter the month or the season. The commitment to that mission in Traverse is rooted just as deeply in MyNorth.com. Be sure to check out MYNORTH.COM/NORTHERN-MICHIGAN-EVENTS where you will find even more articles, an expansive calendar and so many incredible ways to engage with events and community.

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Four years ago we took our commitment to this mission one step further by starting MyNorthTickets.com, the most extensive and advanced local ticket portal in the country. We knew at MyNorth that we had event discovery down to a science for our audience, but the truth was, once we got someone connected to a ticketed event, we sent our audience off into the hinterlands to track the ticket down. All of us see things we’d like to attend and have the best of intentions to make it happen.

But life is life. We find the event, we get started tracking down the tickets and the phone rings, or a meeting starts or the baby wakes up. A few weeks later we’re trying to remember why we just missed something that we really did want to attend. We missed out and a local event missed out on having us attend. By creating a local ticket portal, all of the MyNorth content offers one click to tickets; the 200+ local organizations we partner with get to easily offer tickets to our very large and engaged audience as well as receive local support and service from people who are as excited to see their events succeed as they are. Local ticketing is simply a win/ win/win and a meaningful extension of our mission.

So find your next event. Laugh, relax, engage, be moved or motivated. And always look up. There may be a spectacular sunset making the world around you glow in magic light and maybe a smile or nod that, even for a moment, can bridge the gap.

Deborah Wyatt Fellows is founder and editor in chief of Traverse Magazine/MyNorth. debwf@traversemagazine.com.

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The start of September means high school musical season will soon be upon us, and students are already hitting the stage for rehearsals this month in preparation for fall performances. We checked in with Traverse City Central High School Musical Director, Tami Williams (in the center, with her students), about what it takes to make a memorable opening night.4

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So, first things first: The drama inside the TC drama world this spring was that both Traverse City high schools chose Newsies for their musical this year.

Yeah, I think looking back it’s not all that surprising. Newsies just came out March 1 for amateur theater, so there are I-don’t-evenknow-how-many schools in Michigan doing it. I think, at first, people were a little shocked and felt like this just couldn’t happen or one school would have to pick something else. But after a little time passed, I think everyone just thought, why should one talented group of kids be deprived of doing a great piece of art?

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And that sort of begs the question of how you put your own stamp on it, right?

Absolutely. And that’s where you start to understand just how many people contribute to making a show that really works on the stage. It’s not just about the script or the musical numbers or the stars. I mean, I recently saw Hamilton with some of my students, and I could have cared less about the lead roles because the ensemble and the chorus were so good. And that’s really what it takes to put on a high-caliber show. Every piece of choreography and every move from someone in the background adds drama to the stage. We’re lucky to have really talented people working with the students on all of that; we even have an amazing group of parents who help us build sets. So with theater, and musicals in particular, it’s about building chemistry within the entire team of people. Audiences are smart and can really tune into that.

And how exactly do you build that kind of synergy?

Well, I think of myself as a teacher-conductor, but I’m a teacher first. We, of course, want to put on a professional show. But our priority is always that the students have a good experience and that we’re helping them develop their talents—which takes building trust and solid relationships and a positive working environment. Music does so much for us as human beings, but a big part of that is being able to be vulnerable and put yourself out there. And if we can help the students do that, it’s much easier for the musical pieces to fall into place. —L.B.

arts & entertainment: books! | upnorth

HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK The vision for this going-on-three-year-old book festival was ambitious from the start: Get nation authors to descend on the town for a weekend of readings, panels, workshops and thoughtful community conversation. This year’s Harbor Springs Festival of the Book lineup proves yet again that organizers know how to deliver. Food is a big focus in 2018, with chef/writer/TV star Edward Lee’s new exploration of America’s melting pot cuisine (Buttermilk Graffiti) and Joshua McFadden’s James Beard-award-winning Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables holding down headliner spots. For fiction, don’t miss Laura van den Berg’s discussion of her brand new release, The Third Hotel; while Pulitzer-prize winning science author Deborah Blum (The Poison Squad) is one to bookmark in the non-fiction category.

Best of all, most events are absolutely free. Get the full lineup, including a list of YA and children’s events, at hsfotb.org. —L.B.

Readers, Get Ready Our region’s much-loved National Writers Series brings nationally acclaimed authors to Traverse City to share their stories. Here are just a few we can’t wait to land in town this fall.

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DR. MONA HANNA-ATTISHA What the Eyes Don’t See

JOE HILL Strange Weather

TAYARI JONES An American Marriage

Even if you think you already know the story of the Flint water crisis, there is much to learn from this groundbreaking book, which reads like a scientific thriller set in real life.

This #1 New York Times bestseller Joe Hill has been lauded as “the best horror writer of our generation.” (Did you know, his father is the legendary Stephen King?) Says NWS co-founder Anne Stanton, “every one of his novels has been optioned up by Hollywood, and Strange Weather is likely up next.”

Tayari Jones’s new novel, An American Marriage, was an instant New York Times bestseller and a 2018 Oprah’s Book Club selection, telling the astonishing story of a couple at the crossroads of love and injustice.—E.T.

All events 7 p.m. at the City Opera House, Traverse City. 231.941.8082, nationalwritersseries.org.

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arts & entertainment: music! | upnorth

A BAND. A VAN. A PLAN. It’s been an explosive year for Northern Michigan indie pop trio The Accidentals, with a major label release in the second half of 2017 and a nearly non-stop nationwide performance schedule. Tour life got a little more cush recently, though, when the group landed a spot in RAM’s “BandVan” ad campaign—the main perk of which was a few weeks on the road in a fully equipped Promaster van. “They put GoPros inside the van, so they saw some of the most intense touring moments and some of the goofiest,” says cellist Katie Larson. “Let’s just say there was a lot of Dungeons and Dragons and a lot of chips and salsa.” You can catch some of their van life highlights in their new YouTube commercial for RAM. But don’t expect the time with “Space Betty” (a nickname riff on their typical tour van, Black Betty) to turn them into tour divas. They still count a gas station bathroom an adequate changing room and a home-cooked meal the best salve for a calendar with few gaps for R&R. “It’s a tricky time for the country, but we’ve been met with so much kindness on the road,” says Savannah Buist. “It’s been really enlightening, and honestly, it really restores your faith in humanity.” —L.B.

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Hiking Thompsonville’s Michigan Legacy Art Park in the fall is one of the greatest ways to truly understand the living nature of the place. “The quintessential northern Michigan hardwood forest is as much part of the experience as the artwork in our collection, and it is a fluid experience—always changing,” says Troy DeShano, Communications &

Special Projects Manager. “Visit the Art Park on any given day and it will be different than the day before. Visual art has a unique capacity to offer viewers the potential for new perspectives on their place in the cosmos.” On September 23, you can take in its collection of oversized outdoor sculptures alongside one of the park’s formative voices. Not

only is Dewey Blocksma’s own work featured at the Art Park (his Wheels of Progress is the only kinetic piece of sculpture); he also worked as the park’s conservator for a half decade. Follow along and hear what goes into maintaining this impressive, eclectic outdoor gallery. Tour is free with park admission ($5 adults, kids free). michlegacyartpark.

NORTHERN ARTIST: ROYCE DEANS The Northern Michigan landscape is a muse that continues to push artist Royce Deans into new territory, and this September you can check out his latest collection of paintings inspired by the Leelanau Peninsula. Deans told us the new work, which is being shown at Glen Arbor’s Center Gallery August 31 through September 13, puts the spotlight on typically forgotten fragments of the region’s wild places.

“I guess I'm just easily entertained by really simple things right now,” Deans says. “I mean, the lake is always a subject for me on some level, but it can easily overwhelm your attention. So I’m trying to find smaller things—like the way trees and leaves and branches form this lattice of light and shadow. For me, those are the lost nuggets of the landscape that transform into something really tremendous.” You can hear more of Deans’ take on the new work at the opening night artist reception on August 31. —L.B. Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine |

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Nature | The Summer Star Party takes place one day before a new moon, providing an excellent opportunity to observe deep space objects, the Milky Way, Mars and Saturn. Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire. nps.gov/slbe/learn Sports | The annual Harvest Stompede weekend is a spectacular race through Leelanau’s vineyards followed by a self-guided tour, world-class wines and culinary delights. lpwines.com And More | Have dinner

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Twisted Fish Gallery Exhibit: 7-28

Featuring the contemporary art of well-known artists Marcia Hales and Ginnie Cappaert. Artist reception 6-8 pm, September 7, The Cottage Gallery. Elk Rapids. twistedfishgallery.com.

Exhibit: agriCULTURE: Barnyards and Farmsteads: 14-Nov. 1

Juried exhibition of 2-D and 3-D work. Glen Arbor Arts Center, 231.334.6112. glenarborart.org.

Discover This Hidden Treasure Privacy and location are key when it comes to the tranquil setting of Chelsea Park II. These 2BR/2BA, one-story condominiums offer a full basement (plumbed for 3rd bath and egress windows for two additional bedrooms), natural gas fireplace, and oversized two-car garage. Two kitchen layouts available. Quality construction with updated amenities such as heated tile floors in the master bath and quartz counter-tops throughout. All exterior maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal included in your low monthly association dues.

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Autumn Fest Car & Motorcycle Show: 9

From vintage to rod and custom to modern, and everything in between! Noon- 4pm; voting ends at 3pm. Food, prizes and giveaways. Free. Tom’s Food Market, Interlochen. interlochenchamber.org Paddle Antrim Festival: 13-15

Two-day, non-competitive kayak paddle covering Northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes that brings awareness to Northern Michigan’s waterways. Paddlers can choose from a selection of route lengths and paddle anywhere from 7 to 42 miles. The festival concludes with a great celebration in Elk Rapids. paddleantrim.com Leland Heritage Festival: 15

Wander the village and experience Leland, past and present. Live music by Duck Soup, dining and shopping specials! Exhibits, presentations and tours, interesting and educational interpretive displays. 11am-3pm, 231.866.1133, lelandmi.com 7th Annual Hops & Props on the River: 15

A signature Manistee event featuring classic wooden boats and Michigan craft beer, cider and wine. Taste your way through over 100 beers from 35 Michigan Breweries, browse an assortment of classic century boats and new boats, while enjoying great local food and live music.

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Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites Acme Fall Festival: 9

Events include Classic Car show, princess competition, Farmers Market, craft show, silent auction, tractor show, pony rides, Wings of Wonder, petting zoo and Hospice Memorial butterfly release! Live entertainment and plenty of local eats and treats. 10am – 4pm. All events held at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg. discoveracme.com Bellaire Harvest Festival + Scarecrow Extravaganza: 29

Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast, craft fair and flea market, kids bounce houses, educational hands-on booths and local food vendors. Best Dressed Pet Parade at 1pm.

Antrim Brew Tent featuring Short’s Brewing Company, Bee Well Meadery, Mammoth Distilling and Torch Lake Cellars from 11am-6pm on Broad Street. Rock out to local music with the event’s first Open Mic stage. End the day with Short’s Oktoberfest. Lederhosen encouraged! shantycreek.com

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Get lost this fall in beautiful Northern Michigan Come visit us in Traverse City, Glen Arbor, Torch Lake, Suttons Bay and surrounding areas.

Kids

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Horizon Books Story Hour: 7, 14, 21, 28

Story Hour for pre-school children, 10 am. Stories, activities, crafts. 231.946.7290. horizonbooks.com

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Literary

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Events at Peninsula Community Library: 1-30

Pageturners, a book club for adults, third Thursday, 6:30pm. Five to One playgroup, first and third Thursdays, 9:30am. Story Stew, a preschool story hour, second, fourth and any fifth Thursdays of the month, 9:30am.

Certified Reading Dogs Zeb and Coco listen to children read on Tuesdays from 9:30am -noon. Call 231.223.7700 for an appointment. Chapter Chicks, a Mother Daughter Book Club for girls meets every other month to share discussion, food and a related craft. Books are chosen for the discussion value and are geared toward a 3rd-5th grade reading level. However, girls of all ages are welcome.

Threads, Monday at 10am, bring along whatever fiber art interests you. Old Mission Peninsula Community Library. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org

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Live Music at the Beacon Lounge: 6-29

View Traverse City and Grand Traverse Bay from the 10th floor of the Park Place Hotel. The Beacon Lounge offers live entertainment provided by Traverse City's own Tom Kaufmann, Thursday–Saturday, 8:30–11:30pm. park-place-hotel.com CCMC’s 52nd Annual Program: A Harvest of Harmony: 8 Cherry Capital Men's Chorus under the direction of Dr. Diane Clark. This annual performance also features the Grand Traverse Show Chorus, chapter quartets and guest international competitors, The Hemidemisemiquaver 4.

This fun evening will have your toes tapping and is suitable for the whole family! Central High School Auditorium, Traverse City. 231.933.3575, MyNorthTickets.com

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Join Art Park artist Dewey Blocksma for an interesting perspective and special insight on the sculpture collection, with a particular focus on his sculpture The Wheels of Progress. 2:30–4pm. No reservation necessary; free with park admission. Meet at the Art Park trailhead.

Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville. 231.378.4963. michlegacyartpark.org

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This is the last stream monitoring of the year. Help out by collecting aquatic insects in the stream or picking through samples at the center. Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. 231.533.8314, grassriver.org

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Historic Sleeping Bear Potluck: TBD

Celebrate the end of a great summer of projects and programs! All members and volunteers are invited to join at the Olsen Farm. Dinner provided by Historic Sleeping Bear. 231.334.6103, phsb.org

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Red Fox Regatta: 1-2

Begins with the NuCore Triangle race on Friday evening, ends with a two-day race from the top of Lake Charlevoix on Saturday, and back again on Sunday afternoon. Family-friendly event Saturday evening. Boyne City & Charlevoix. charlevoixyachtclub.org Hockeytown North at Centre Ice: 7-11, 14-18

Sept. 7-11 20th Annual NHL Prospects Tournament. Sept.

14-18 Detroit Red Wings Annual Training Camp. Golf Outing & VIP Reception open to public this year, Sept.

13: Alumni/Celebrity Game. Sept. 15: Red & White Game.

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Mamma Mia!: 14-30

ABBA’s hit songs star in this hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father on a small Greek island. Old Town Playhouse, Traverse City. 231.947.2210, MyNorthTickets.com

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Top of the Lake Snowmobile Show: 7-8

Exhibit of vintage snowmobiles. Fri. 10am-5pm, and Sat. 10am-3pm. Event is held in conjunction with the Owosso Antique Tractor Parade and Show with its vast array of historic tractors on display at Little Bear East Arena, merchandise tent, tractor games, raffle drawings, music, prizes and much more! 906.477.6298. stignace.org

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RED HOT REAL ESTATE 4BR/3.5BA Custom Home 50 ft of Crystal Lake Frontage Beulah, Michigan MLS#1849788 Offered at $850,000

Snow Moon Ranch, a premiere Northern Michigan offering, provides unrivaled seclusion, views and charm. It is an intimate sanctuary like no other, yet only moments away from all that Leelanau County has to offer. Unforgettable, breathtaking views of Glen Lake, The Narrows, Alligator Hill, Lake Michigan, and the Manitou Islands, all from the front porch. Incredible sunsets and moonrises shine over the expansive pastures.

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Celebrate Rosh Hashanah on Mackinac Island: 9-11

Kehillat Hatzav Hagadol, the Jewish synagogue of Mackinac Island, presents Rosh Hashanah at The Grand Hotel. The holiday begins at sundown on Sunday, September 9th, 2018, and runs until sundown Tuesday, September 11th. Kosher supervision and services led

by Chabad Rabbi Dovid Shepherd. All meals catered by chef Cari which is under the council of orthodox rabbis of Detroit. Special children’s programs available.

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Stunning Homes. Glorious Vistas. Helping Children.

We have 10 homes from Burt Lake to Williamsburg & Bellaire. Eight are on some of the most gorgeous waterfronts we've ever seen. Another is on a golf course.

And then there's the one with its own airstrip--yepper, an airplane hangar is a part of this stunning home. Plus we have a party along the way, in an art gallery—a must-see stop for sure. Proceeds from your ticket benefit Child & Family Services. 10am-5pm. 800.836.0717, MyNorthTickets.com

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIRS 1-2: St. Ignace Arts & Crafts Dockside Waterfront, Downtown Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 9am-5pm 906.643.6950 7: Downtown Traverse City Art Walk 5-9pm, Self-guided tour downtowntc.com

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Taste of Harbor Springs: 22

Visitors and residents alike will enjoy creative foods, new wine and craft beers at the 24th Annual Taste of Harbor Springs. Unlimited food tastes and two drink tickets are included with your ticket. Event is rain or shine under the tents on the waterfront in downtown Harbor Springs and supports culinary scholarships for Northern Michigan Culinary students and professionals. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. harborspringschamber.com Farm2Fork Culinary Adventure: 22

Features locally grown and prepared dishes and the hands that brought them from seed to the table. A different farmer is featured at each event and talks about their farm, operations, etc. We also work closely with the Gaylord Farmer’s Market and other Northern Michigan growers to put this event on. You’ll meet for a shuttle ride that will take you out to the Wilderness Cabin on our Project Nature property. This beautiful spot has a deck overlooking a spring-fed pond. Black Star Farms, King Orchards and Pork Ribs are featured this month.

6-9:30pm. 877.545.4816, treetops.com 5th Annual Hops ‘n Highlands: 29

A fall beer festival featuring more than 45+ Michigan breweries and upwards of 175 microbrews. A special weekend lodging package includes two nights' hotel lodging, Friday night party, commemorative gift, drink tickets and free entry. If you are not part of the lodging packing there will be a $10 cover charge. Boyne Highlands, 800.462.6963, boynehighlands.com

12&24 Hrs. of Mountain Bike Racing Hanson Hills, Grayling Sept. 1-2 989.348.9266 hansonhills.org

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SAVOR SUMMER Summer temperatures linger well into September, offering bonus days of carefree fun.

Here are four ways to extend the sweetness. TEXT BY KIM SCHNEIDER TAKE A DIP

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Up North regulars know by experience that bay waters are swimmably perfect in September. But how warm are they exactly? For that, we asked the experts at NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. While they can't predict the future, they do have scientific evidence of the past, and that shows September waters to often be as warm as those you find in mid-July.

The ferry to Mackinac gets you that much closer to prime fishing waters (and a gourmet dinner afterward) when you book Mission Point's Lake to Plate Fishing and Culinary Experience package that runs through mid-September. The $475-a-person rate gives you two nights on the island in summer temperatures but off-season crowds, a five-hour private fishing charter and menu planning input before your Round Island Bar and Grill dinner (with included drinks accented by the cocktail herb garden) based on your catch.

Afterward, fly a kite on their waterfront open space and indulge at the new wine bar and spa. MISSIONPOINT.COM.

In Grand Traverse Bay in 2016 (based on NOAA Buoy 45020), water temperatures were 21 degrees Celsius (69.8F), the same temperature they were on July 21 that year. Data from a buoy in Little Traverse Bay (buoy 45022) showed water temperatures at 20 degrees Celsius (68F), Sept. 14, the same temperature as the bay on July 24 that year.

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HOP A FAST BOAT Munising's RipTide has two boats now, and both the 20-seater and new 44-seat option do their trademark spins in Lake Superior fueled by 700 hp jet boat power, keeping the summer thrill factor high while you tour the mineralpainted cliffs of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Make it a weekend: Book a shoreline yurt at Paddler's Village, and you're just an easy stroll from The Duck Pond's new outdoor beer garden and their famed Lake Superior whitefish tacos.

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FOLLOW NORTHERN MICHIGAN’S NEWEST TASTING TOUR What makes a day sipping craft cocktails and local brews while you take in breathtaking views even better? Meeting the craft beverage artisans along the way. TEXT BY MEAGHIN ROSE Nick Lefebre, co-owner of Ethanology in Elk Rapids, was the catalyst of an agritourism venture Torch Lake Tour (torchlaketour.com) bringing together craftsmen and women who strive to create high-quality, local products and help you learn more about where ingredients are sourced from.

The tour includes nine stops at Northern Michigan breweries, cideries, distilleries, meaderies, and wineries that surround beautiful Torch Lake. Groups can book the Brew Bus (4-hour tours start at $399 and seat 10–12 people) or Traverse City Wine and Beer Tours (4-hour tours start at $399 and seat 7 people; other options available). You can also go on a selfguided adventure (designated driver always recommended).

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At Royal Farms Winery Owner Sara McGuire has created a cherry-filled oasis complete with a wine tasting room and market with beautiful views of the farm and nearby flower garden.

Next up is Mammoth Distilling in Central Lake. The tasting room has a hip, urban vibe and concoctions like “The Dude,” a vodka-heavy drink with cream, coffee liqueur and Coca-Cola.

In nearby Bellaire, where you can grab a bite with your beer at the well-loved Short’s Brewing Company. Zip across the street to the equally tasty Bee Well Meadery where owner Jeremy VanSice, a former head brewer at Short’s Brewing, is creating delectable meads and ciders. Honey from local bees and apples from local orchards make Bee Well’s meads and ciders truly products of their surroundings.

Not far from downtown Bellaire sits Torch Lake Cellars.

The Sheneman family, who has owned the farm for several

decades, puts care into every product. Wines are named after local attractions that encircle the 19-mile body of freshwater.

Try the Deep Water Point Pinot Grigio.

Continuing south around Torch Lake, stop in the quaint town of Alden and visit Vista Ridge Vineyards. Grab a glass of vino and sit out on the patio to catch a breeze from the lake.

Hit up Elk Rapids next, where you’ll encounter the science and art of distillation at Ethanology. Owners Nick and Geri Lefebre are believers of natural and sustainable practices. In the industrial chic distillery and tasting room, enjoy cocktails resembling works of art, such as the lavender-hued "Bill Nye:" vodka, pineapple, ginger shrib, fresh pressed lemon juice and tonic. and some of the finest spirits imaginable.

Not far from Ethanology is Townline Ciderworks.

Townline sits on an expansive property giving you wideopen views and picturesque scenery. Ciders range from dry to sweet and everything in between.

Don’t miss Waterfire Vineyard on the west side of Torch Lake in Kewadin. Chantal Lefebre, the resident proprietress, grower and self-proclaimed wino, takes immense care of her burgeoning vineyard. The property’s name pays homage to Torch Lake—water referring to the lake and fire referring to torch. In Waterfire’s whimsical tasting room, you feel like you’re lounging at the home of a close friend. Finley, Seymour and Wren, the unofficial four-legged greeting crew and pest control pups, add to the relaxed atmosphere.

Meaghin Rose is a student at Wayne State University in Detroit and an editorial intern with Traverse. She is a Rochester Hills native whose favorite Michigan spot is the white sandy beaches at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the U.P.

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Love in a Label A Leelanau winery owner gains respect for the true stories wine labels can tell.

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MATT GOODELL SHARED HIS THOUGHTS ON WINE LABELS AS HE POURED ME A GLASS OF 2016 MARY’S FOLLY FIELD BLEND IN HIS FAMILY’S AMORITAS VINEYARDS TASTING ROOM IN LAKE LEELANAU. The light, floral wine paired nicely with early May’s clear sunlight brightening the room’s spring-green painted walls. Michael Goodell, seated down the bar from me, was sipping a 2016 Hail Mary Riesling. A writer by trade, Michael seems more serious than his easy-going son—until he booms out a couple of laughs. Emily, Matt’s sister, is working several miles away at the family vineyard that rolls across glacial-carved hills in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula’s cherry and grape-growing country.

Matt’s wife, Nora, will be dropping by soon with their 1-year-old son, Magnus.

2016 Mary’s Folly is a blend of Auxerrois, Muscat Ottonel and Pinot Blanc— grapes whose vines surround a huge and ancient maple tree. Emily and Matt knew that, beautiful as it is, the tree should have come down before they planted the vineyard because it would

steal sunlight and water from the vines.

But their mother, Mary, couldn’t part with it. That was back in 2013. Mary had been fighting stage-four cancer for three years. They all loved her far too much to argue about the tree.

After Mary was diagnosed in 2010, her family was determined to help her fight the disease with every medical tool at their disposal. And also with love and hope—which is what impelled them to pursue their longtime dream of their own vineyard on the Leelanau Peninsula. The property they ultimately purchased looks out over fields dappled with grazing cows. Rough, craggy hunks of fossilized Petoskey coral peek from the soil and remind of ancient flavors in this terroir. That the address is East Amore Road seemed auspicious: Amore, being Italian for love. The couple combined that word with veritas in honor of the Latin phrase vino veritas—in wine, truth. Amoritas.

With Mary helping, the Goodells planted their first vines in 2013. They were the new kids on the Leelanau wine

country block with plenty to learn, but the neighboring vineyard owners offered support and advice. But there was no helping the weather. The winters of 2013 and 2014 were brutal in Northern Michigan (remember the ice caves of 2014?). The polar vortex took its toll on the Goodells’ young vines.

The next year saw devastation from a very late spring frost and, in August, a straight-line wind that torpedoed off Lake Michigan, flattening swaths of great trees in its path across the peninsula and pelting hail—that cost Amoritas 70 percent of their harvest.

Yet, in 2015 they harvested enough grapes to make 200 cases. Mary was with them for that first taste of their own wine. “What a moment!” Michael recalls. “It sounds kind of silly, but I remember thinking, ‘It tastes like wine!

This is wine!’ We totally soaked it in.”

Their struggles weren’t over, however. The county highway department nixed their plans for a tasting room at their vineyard because of a sightdistance issue with their driveway.

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Abandoning their vision of a vineyardtasting room—and the rock-and-water garden Mary was already working on for it—the Goodells settled for a small white clapboard building on the west side of the village of Lake Leelanau.

It was already commercially zoned. It would get better traffic.

Mary passed in July of 2016. Steeped in grief, the Goodells oversaw a harvest that year that produced 1296 cases of wine. The next season saw 600 cases and finally, in December of 2017, they had worked through the bureaucratic hurdles to open their tasting room ... in a snowstorm.

“Learning the story behind a wine is much more significant now,” Matt told me on that afternoon in May. “Now it’s like, ‘Yeah, I get it.’”

I stopped into the Amoritas tasting room again in July. Matt’s tan face broke into a crescent smile when he saw me.

He was more relaxed than he’d been in May. The summer was still new and their tasting room was already becoming a wine-trail fixture. And people were loving Amoritas wine. Coming away with bottles and memories of the good folks who made it: Emily who carries on her mother’s passion for horticulture in the vineyard; Matt who has her immediate ease with people; Michael who chronicled Mary’s bravery in his book The World Shifted; Nora who radiates motherhood; Magnus’s belly laughs when Matt tosses him in the air.

“It’s happenin’,” Matt said with a grin as he handed me my bottle of 2016 Hail Mary Riesling.

Elizabeth Edwards is Managing Editor of Traverse Magazine. lissa@traversemagazine.com

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BRUNCH. HIKE. BEACH. AT THE TIP OF THE MITT, HOMEMADE BREAKFASTS, PRISTINE TRAILS AND DAYDREAMY STRETCHES OF SAND WAIT JUST FOR YOU. AKA THE PERFECT DAY.

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BRUNCH: PALETTE BISTRO 321 Bay Street, Petoskey // 231.348.3321 palettebistropetoskey.com While technically a lunch spot (with brunch on weekends) Palette’s regular midday menu brings a breakfast A-game with the Bacon Benedict (made with locally sourced smokehouse delights from Plath’s Meats, going strong since 1913) and a fabulous Fried Egg BLT. A classic Bloody Mary with all the accoutrements and a shady spot on the patio with peeks of Little Traverse Bay takes it to a sublime next level. Open daily for lunch at 11:30 a.m. with brunch and Bloody Mary bar at 10 a.m. on weekends.

HIKE + BEACH: PETOSKEY STATE PARK 2475 M-119, Petoskey // 800.447.2757 Take a customizable hike along the park’s lovely trail network, through 304 gorgeous acres. This expansive, sugar-soft beach on Little Traverse Bay is a slice of heaven for rock hounding, playing beach volleyball or just listening to the waves come in.

Don’t miss the incredible views atop Old Baldy: just follow the half-mile hiking trail to the top of this stable, nearly 800-foot-tall sand dune perched just behind the beach.

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BRUNCH: OLD WORLD CAFE 6352 North Lake Shore Drive, Cross Village // 231.526.6992 oldworldcafe.net Elegant alcoves invite you to take your time with a delightful array of breakfast classics enhanced by European ingredients.

Do a DIY morning power-up with the European breakfast board: warm baguette, St. Dalfour French jam, European cheeses and plenty of protein—smoked salmon, ham, Canadian bacon, and a hard-boiled organic egg. Also don’t miss the challah French toast with Kerrygold butter (hand-whipped with cinnamon and brown sugar), and berry compote, even if it’s a communal order shared with your tablemates. Breakfast is served Thursday through Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HIKE + BEACH: WILDERNESS STATE PARK 903 Wilderness Park Drive, Carp Lake // 231.436.5381 Bring your field guide along with your beach chair, as this diverse terrain is an eco-identifier’s heaven. Enter Wilderness’s mix of thriving forest, meandering creeks, wildflower meadows via the shore-hugging Wilderness Park Drive. Pick up a map and head to Big Stone Trail, an easy hike under a woodland canopy. At trail’s end is a quiet pond where great blue herons wade, pied-bill grebes dive and monarchs dance in the milkweed. Broaden your nature knowledge on the pond’s interpretive trail, then head back to the trailhead. If you’re looking for more legwork, veer off to the 1 ¼-mile Red Pine Trail, which links up with several additional trails.

Hop back in the car to continue your cruise toward the western edge of the park. Wilderness Park Drive turns into Waugoshance Point Road. Where it ends, park, then hit the beach. If you’ve got time (hope you do!), consider strolling the shore to its western end at Waugoshance Point; from there you can see the Waugoshance Lighthouse, one of the first lighthouses on the Great Lakes. Before dusk, drive east to Big Stone Bay—a choice spot for a muchanticipated sunset dip in Lake Michigan.

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BRUNCH: MUER KITCHENS 131 State Street, Harbor Springs // 231.412.5003 muerkitchens.com Find a spot near the sunny awning, and bask in the morning breeze and owner Susan Muer’s delectable creations. Muer is a phenomenal baker, so bread here is definitely not an afterthought, whether it’s homemade blueberry loaves or her family’s out-of-this-world Muer Bread, crusty and cloaked in just the right amount of salt and poppy seeds. Start the day off fresh with the Breakfast Salad—spring greens, dried cherries, walnuts and feta cheese in the house maple raspberry vinaigrette, or if you are a bit later to brunch, the Roasted Vegetable Salad with goat cheese and balsamic dressing on the lunch menu is a rising star. Open for breakfast daily at 9 a.m.

HIKE + BEACH: THORNE SWIFT NATURE PRESERVE Lower Shore Drive, Harbor Springs // 231.526.6401 landtrust.org This sweet Lake Michigan spot is a bit of a secret, a pretty 30-acre preserve tucked away in the forests off M-119 four miles north of Harbor Springs. Strike out on the Cedar Trail to the shore. The route is easy—a half mile of boardwalk and mulched path. Maple, ash, tamarack, dogwood and juneberry trees mix with trickling streams and make for one of the best birding spots in the region. Stop, look and listen as long as you’d like. When you’re ready, continue down the path to the beach. Large boulders sit at the shore’s edge and speckled alder and chokecherries ring the beach. Do some stone skipping and/or afternoon napping on the preserve’s 300 feet of public frontage. On weekdays in September, chances are you’ll have it all to yourself.

Jenny Jenness, Lynda Wheatley + Emily Tyra are all writers based in Traverse City and strong believers in beach days. // Rachel Haggerty is a student at Northern Michigan University and was a photography intern with Traverse.

She is a South Lyon native whose favorite Michigan spot is Echo Lake Nature Preserve in the U.P.

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A young mother shot with a deer rifle! Follow the man behind all the mayhem and create your own thrillerchiller adventure.

It took a slipped disc to push Aaron Stander into writing crime fiction. The longtime Detroit area English and writing professor had penned academic works and was a fan of traditional literary greats like Shakespeare and Hemingway but he says: “I didn’t read popular fiction. It wasn’t that I was snooty, I just never got around to it.”

Then one day nearly 30 years ago, Stander was changing a bearing on a vintage sports car he owned and boom ... his back went and he was down for four months. To help pass the time, a friend gave him a copy of Freaky Deaky by Elmore Leonard—the Detroit-based crime writer widely acclaimed for elevating the genre. The book got Stander’s mental wheels turning.

He traveled in his memories to the many decades he’d spent riding his bike in the countryside near his family’s cottage in Interlochen—through Benzie and Leelanau counties. Riding slowly on stretches of back roads so lonely he couldn’t help thinking—If I were ever going to kill someone ...

Inspired by Leonard, Stander wrote five crime scenes during his convalescence and then wove them to create the basis for his first crime book Summer People, about a ganglandstyle shooting somewhere in Cedar County, Michigan—a place obviously based on Leelanau and Benzie counties.

Nine published books later, what would become known as the Ray Elkins series was born. Elkins being the sheriff summoned to crack cases.

The modest Stander self-published only 10 copies of Summer People—enough to give away to his kids and friends. One of those friends was Shirley Murray, then a free-lancer for the Traverse City Record Eagle who reviewed the book, opening her piece with a universal truism: “A mystery set in the region visited is a travel bonus.” Murray went on to cite reading

PD James’s Unnatural Causes, while roaming the Suffolk coast or Ruth Rendell’s King Solomon’s Carpet, while speeding through London’s underground. After the review was published Horizon Books in Traverse City asked Stander if they could carry it. With only four copies left, Stander scurried to publish more. Within months Summer People was on the Northern Michigan bestseller list.

It’s true, finding our beloved Northern Michigan places, products and landscapes in the stories is one of the delights of these reads. Over the course of his series, Stander has become bolder about dropping real names and products into his scenes—Traverse Magazine and Mawby sparkling wine both make appearances in Murder in the Merlot, his eighth book published in 2015. He would have simply called Cedar County, Leelanau County, Stander tells me, had he not been nervous, way back when he first wrote Summer People, about offending anyone.

Stander’s legions of fans have yet to be offended. The author has honed his storytelling craft since that first book, backing the crime investigations with real-life research—much of it gleaned from a longtime friend and former deputy police commissioner of Detroit. The plots are page-turners and the characters are… well, admittedly this writer has a crush on Ray Elkins—the fictitious NPR-listening, outdoorsman sheriff of (and who grew up in) Cedar County. Care to join me as I stalk the gumshoe through some of his favorite places in Leelanau and Benzie—’er Cedar—counties?

A hearty thank you to author Aaron Stander for donning detective garb and standing in for Sheriff Ray Elkins in the photos for this story.

Elizabeth Edwards is managing editor of Traverse Magazine. lissa@traversemagazine.com // Tony Demin is a replanted local from Montana. His photos capture the in-between moments in living wild. www.tonydemin.com

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Sheriff Ray Elkins Ray sat on the bluff above the beach and looked across the Manitou Passage in softening light. From Sleeping Bear Point the massive dunes stretched south toward Empire, rising again and slowly leveling as they neared Platte Point.

The passage was almost devoid of boat traffic, and wave height had dropped to less than a foot.

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THE PLOT The power goes out during a performance of Agatha Christie’s Death at the Vicarage held at a venerable summer resort. When it comes on ... you got it. A cast member has been fatally stabbed. =

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WHAT WOULD SHERIFF ELKINS DO? We think he’d fuel up for a dective search at Shipwreck Café (11691 S Lacore Rd, Empire, 231.835.2580) with a huge, healthy and fabulous sandwich on pretzel bread to eat at the Lake Michigan beach in Empire.

TRAVEL BONUS: The steep but relatively short hike up the Empire Bluffs trail leads to a wide open blue wide-open vista punctuated by the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Point to the north. nps.gov/slbe

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CLASSICAL MUSIC IS HIS VICE // SHERIFF RAY TAKING A BREAK AT INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO

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Sheriff Ray Elkins A few minutes later Ray leaned over the loft railing. “There’s something up here you should see.”

THE PLOT

“Ah, the missing wine bottle,” she said after ascending the steps. “Champagne bottle,” she corrected as she moved closer. “So we have the empty bottle on the floor, rumpled sheets. I wonder if this is one of her wine pairings?”

WHERE WOULD SHERIFF RAY STAY?

A celebrated wine blogger turns up dead in a Leelanau, ’er Cedar, County vineyard.

Ray dropped to his knees and read the label out loud, “Sparkling wine from estate-produced Vignoles grapes in Cedar County. Excellent choice. I served you some of this last Thanksgiving.”

Our cultivated sheriff obviously loves wines, so we think if he were treating a lady friend to a stay-cay in Leelanau, ’er Cedar, County he’d head for the luxurious Inn at Black Star Farms, tucked into the eponymous estate vineyard in Suttons Bay. In-room fireplaces and spa tubs, farm-to-table dining, fabulous house wine and views of the vineyard and surrounding Leelanau countryside. blackstarfarms.com

“I remember,” said Sue. “Same wine, different results.”

TRAVEL BONUS

— Murder in the Merlot, by Aaron Stander

Wine tasting, of course. Start at Mawby Vineyards and Winery where sparkling wine is their passion and continue on to explore the Leelanau Peninsula’s 24 wineries. Map out your day and find yourself a chauffeured ride at lpwines.com.

WANT MORE NORTHERN MICHIGAN MYSTERIES? Meet author Bryan Gruley. MyNorth.com/Gruley

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BETWEEN THE COVERS The best way to get your Ray Elkins series fix is to pick the books up at an indie bookstore in Leelanau or Benzie counties. These booksellers all carry the series—and will be more than happy to help direct you to the places and products mentioned in the books.

COTTAGE BOOK SHOP // 5989 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, 231.334.4223, cottagebooks.indielite.org LEELANAU BOOKS // 109 N. Main St., Leland, 231.256.7111, leelanaubooks.com THE BOOKSTORE // 330 Main St., Frankfort, 231.352.9720 BAY BOOKS // 419 N. St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay, 231.944.6809

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Sheriff Ray Elkins As he paddled, he settled into the rhythm of the waves, slowly moving through the water. Ashleigh’s face flashed across his mind; he was sure he had seen her before, perhaps in the IGA, at Art’s, or the Friendly Tavern.

— Color Tour, by Aaron Stander

THE PLOT An elderly woman walking her dogs down on the beach discovers the body of a young woman—a teacher at a local private school.

WHAT SECRET DOES RAY ELKINS KEEP? Understanding the power of the tater tots at Art’s Tavern in Glen Arbor.

TRAVEL BONUS Cruise scenic highway M22 up the Leelanau Peninsula.

Browse Fishtown in Leland and take in the sunset at Grand Traverse Lighthouse at Leelanau State Park in Northport.

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YOU’RE HEADING TO LAKE MICHIGAN’S MOST REMOTE INHABITED ISLE FOR LAZY BEACH WALKS, ROSY SUNSETS AND SUPER CHILL VIBES. AND GETTING THERE? THAT’S EASY AS THE LATE SUMMER BREEZE. TEXT BY ELIZABETH EDWARDS // PHOTOS BY FRANK SOLLE

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Michigan loves its islands. Isle Royale with its moose and wolves, the Robinson Crusoe vibe of the Manitous, and Mackinac, that refined queen-bee of them all.

Beaver? Think of it as a frog prince whose rugged allure and quirky, unpolished charm awaits discovery.

Our fairytale analogy has some authenticity; once upon a time Beaver Island had a king—James Strang who crowned himself after establishing a Mormon colony in the 19th century. Later, this island became the second stop after Ellis for waves of

Irish immigrants—proof is in the local phone book filled with pages of Gallaghers, McDonoughs and Gillespies—making Beaver the Great Lakes’ Emerald Isle.

What to do here is spelled out in miles of sandy shoreline, a new water trail that encircles the island waiting to be paddled, seven inland lakes churning with panfish, two historic lighthouses and miles of dirt roads (pavement on this island runs out five miles outside of the town of St. James) that can take any pounding your fat tires want to give them.

But may as well downshift to the Beaver Island pace—where drivers take a moment to wave at each other as they pass, facetime means chatting with the cashier at McDonough’s Market, and listening to the tales of the islander on the barstool next to you might be the best island history lesson, ever. Read on, Great Lakes traveler...

Elizabeth Edwards is managing editor of Traverse Magazine. lissa@traversemagazine.com // Frank Solle points his camera at all things Beaver Island. facebook/StillpointPhotography

BEAVER ISLAND IS 13 MILES LONG + 6 MILES WIDE— THAT’S 54 SQUARE MILES OF EXPLORATION + RELAXATION

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Escape to Island Time...

GETTING THERE Getting to and from the island is part of the Beaver escape. On a beautiful day the two-hour ferry ride across Lake Michigan between Charlevoix and the island feels like a Caribbean cruise. The plane ride is a 10-minute hop with heavenly aerial views that, on a clear day, stretch all the way to the Upper Peninsula. Our suggestion?

Unless the round-trip rate is a deal breaker, treat yourself to the boat one way and plane the other so you get the full, top-to-bottom Beaver Island experience.

TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP: > Beaver Island Boat Company: bibco.com > Fresh Air Aviation: freshairaviation.net > Island Airways: islandairways.com

➥ TIP // Travel light. Casual clothes only, but don’t forget a warm jacket—September can bring anything from summer sunshine to nasty gales. Save the fuss of transporting cars, bikes and boats and rent them on the island.

BEAVER ISLAND INTEL Get the low-down on island happenings at the Beaver Island Community Center. This is also where you’ll get wifi and where to shoot pool and play other games on a rainy day. Main St., 231.448.2022 R ENT A CAR Beaver Island Marina, 231.448.2300, beaverislandmarina.com RENT BIKES, KAYAKS, PADDLEBOARDS Happy Paddle (delivers anywhere on the island), Michigan Avenue. 630.488.2949, happypaddle.com FISHING GUIDE Go flats-style fishing (smallmouth bass, carp) with Indigo Guide Service, 231.898.4320, indigoguideservice.com

BEAVER ISLAND HEAD LIGHT ADVENTURE Getting to this lonesome and lovely light tower, circa 1858, means taking on approximately 20 miles of the gravel East Side Drive.

Whether by bike or car, it’s worth the trek that passes stunning Lake Michigan shoreline. Once at the lighthouse, climb the 46 wrought iron steps for a stunning view that takes in several of the other islands of the Beaver archipelago. You’ll also notice the beautiful beach below the lighthouse. Once you are out of the tower, go ahead and follow the wooden steps down to the beach—chances are you’ll own it this time of year.

➥ BEFORE YOU GO // Give a call to Lori Taylor-Blitz, director of the Beaver Island Historical Society to make sure the light tower is unlocked. Also ask her about purchasing a copy of Child of the Sea by Elizabeth Whitney Williams at the Mormon Print Shop (the historical society’s headquarters) gift shop. The author’s account of growing up at the lighthouse makes the perfect beach read here.

231.448.2254, beaverislandhistory.org

MOSEY AROUND PARADISE BAY Strolling along this exquisite bay is a postcard-sized adventure.

Beaver Island Harbor Light at the bay’s northern tip is a worthy destination. The diminutive tower (only 41 feet) has been welcoming boats to the island since 1870. The lighthouse also goes by the name Whiskey Point Light, called so because of a trading post located here in the island’s pioneer days where the currency was alcohol.

PADDLE OR FISH AN INLAND LAKE Beaver Island’s seven inland lakes shine like little mirrors in the wilderness. Happy Paddle can put you in a kayak or paddleboard in a jiffy. 38240 Michigan Ave., 630.488.2949, happypaddle.com.

Find fishing bait and tackle at Power’s Do It Best Hardware, 26259 Main St., 231.448.2572.

CHARTER FISH Get out on the Big Lake and bring back big fish with Captain Bob Turner and Kelly Day Charters, 517.974.0414, FB Kelly Day Charters.

➥ MORE INFO // Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce, 231.448.2505, beaverisland.org

LEFT TO RIGHT: MORNING TRAFFIC JAM // WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM // HISTORIC BEAVER ISLAND HARBOR LIGHT (WHISKEY POINT LIGHT)—OPENED 1870 + AUTOMATED 1927 // BEAVER ISLAND BOAT COMPANY // PARADISE BAY— GREAT LOCATION FOR EVERYTHING WATER AS WELL AS A BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE // FISHING BARNEY LAKE // COTTAGE RENTAL AVAILABLE THROUGH RICHARDS RENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES // BEAVER ISLAND LODGE

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DINE AND DRINK Reserve a table at the Beaver Island Lodge for an intimate dinner of regional specialties paired with a stellar view of Lake Michigan.

38210 Beaver Lodge Drive, 231.448.2396, beaverislandlodge.com The local watering hole since 1935, Shamrock Bar & Restaurant has an outdoor patio that overlooks Paradise Bay making it, well, paradise if the weather cooperates. Celebrate the fact that you are a hundred percent surrounded by Lake Michigan and gorge on whitefish & chips.

Stoney Acre Bar & Grill serves up solidly yummy tavern cuisine. The restaurant is adjacent to Donegal Danny’s Pub, named after an island blueblood named Danny O’Donnell who was said to enjoy a good meal, friends and cold pints. Raise one to Danny, he’d be proud. 26420 Beavers Harbor Dr., 231.448.2560, stoneyacre-donegaldannys.com

BEAVER ISLAND LODGE: IN-SEASON SMALL PLATES WITH BIG LAKE VIEWS.

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Your breakfast, lunch, pizza and to-go sandwich headquarters is Dalwhinnie Bakery & Deli where the bread is baked fresh everyday and the sausage is house-made. 38240 Michigan Avenue, 231.448.2736, mcdonoughsmarket.com With any luck Patrick McGinnity will have Whiskey Point Brewing Co. open in September. McGinnity’s nano-brewery and taproom will serve beer, wine, hard cider and soft drinks all made at his establishment. Even if it isn’t open yet, poke your head in and check it out—and put it on the list for your next BI getaway. Make sure to ask him about his tomato and jalapeno wine—a new twist on a good ol’ bloody Mary. About perfect for a fall brunch on a Lake Michigan island, we’d say. 38230 Michigan Avenue. 231.373.7842; whiskeypointbrewing.com

Your Only Job Today is to...

CATCH THE SUNRISE Fill a thermos with coffee and make your way through the morning darkness to Kilty’s Point on the island’s east side.

Access the beach at Wagner campground. Celebrate the new day with first footprints in the fresh sand.

CATCH THE SUNSET (OR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS) Pick up provisions at McDonough’s Market, 38240 Michigan Ave., and prepare for a sunset bliss-out at the public beach on Donegal Bay, located on the island’s northwest tip. The sparkling performance of the Milky Way is courtesy of civilization-free dark skies.

Linger a bit, and with luck the aurora borealis will come out to play.

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KING’S HIGHWAY

ISLAND HISTORY LESSON Beaver Island Community School’s history teacher, Adam Richards, stands in front of the Old Mormon Print Shop Museum at the corner of Main and Forest Avenue. The building was once where the Mormon renegade king, James Strang and his followers published a newspaper called Northern Islander. These days, the building is a museum that chronicles the island’s Strang years, as well as its rich Irish heritage and other fascinating subjects. Richards uses the island history extensively in his teaching including working with students to record oral histories from the islanders. One of his favorite things to point out to newcomers on the island is how place names spell out island history. King’s Highway (pictured above), Font Lake (where the Mormons were baptized) and Lake Geneserath, for example, were all from the James Strang period.

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE GREAT LAKES... Read on for more juicy backstory on the one and only monarchy established in the United States. MyNorth.com/TheMormonKing

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See You in September…

LODGING AND CAMPING Island accommodations run the gamut from rustic to simply sweet—and all are uber-restful. Most establishments will pick guests up at the ferry dock or airport, so make sure to ask when you make your reservation.

LAUNCH FROM CHARLEVOIX The plane and ferry both depart from the Lake Michigan resort town of Charlevoix. Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport, 50 miles south of Charlevoix, is serviced by American, Delta and United airlines.

The island has two campgrounds, both are no reservation, firstcome/first served, rustic/primitive and $10 per night. St. James Township Campground has views of neighboring Squaw, Whiskey and Garden islands. Bill Wagner Campground on East Side Road offers front-row seat on the sunrise.

Delta’s Sky West flies in and out of Pellston Regional Airport, 32 miles north.

Both airports offer car rentals. Charlevoix Airport Shuttle & Limousine Service can run you to and from Charlevoix from both Cherry Capital and Pellston airports. 231.947.4200, charlevoixtaxi.com

➥ SMALL LUXURY // Campers can shower at the Emerald Isle Hotel. $10 adults; $5 children. Soap and towel included. 37895 King’s Highway. 231.448.2376

Lyft and Uber both operate in Traverse City and will find you a ride to Charlevoix.

Beaver Island Lodge is a gracious resort hotel with fourteen rooms all equipped with kitchenettes (one with a full kitchen).

The lodge has a private Lake Michigan beach. 231.448.2396, beaverislandlodge.com

Charlevoix has abundant lodging options near the ferry and airport.

Stay across the street from the ferry at the historic Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites and watch boats putting through the drawbridge on their way to and from Lake Michigan and Round Lake.

231.547.9955, weathervan-chx.com

Located near the beach and the ferry, the family-friendly Emerald Isle Hotel offers studio units and two-bedroom suites.

231.448.2376, emeraldislehotel.com

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Home and cabin rentals abound on the island. Find them on VRBO, AirBnB and HomeAway. But better yet, contact Sheri Richards at Richards Rental Management Services for the local’s scoop on the best vacay rental for you. 231.675.6717, beaver-island-rentals.com

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Meditative types will want to check in to The Brother’s Place, a rambling white clapboard inn that was once the retreat for the Christian Brothers religious order. Rooms are simple and most have share bathrooms. This peaceful oasis closes in early September.

231.448.2505. beaverisland.org/hotels-motels-lodges-bbs

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TRAVERSE CITY ADVENTURER-IN-RESIDENCE AND OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER ERIK OLSEN HAS KAYAKED NEAR AND FAR. HE’S TRAVERSED WATERWAYS IN NORTHERN ONTARIO, THE NORTH ATLANTIC, ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY AND GEORGIAN BAY. HE PREFERS LONG TRIPS AND THE WORST WEATHER, AND HEADS OUT YEAR ROUND. BUT WHAT HE LOVES BEST? HIS HOME STATE AND ITS AMAZING PADDLING VARIETY—RIVERS LAZY AND WILD, COOL INLAND WATERS, AND THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST OF LAKES. IN HIS WORDS, “MICHIGAN IS WATER. IF YOU ARE SPENDING ANY AMOUNT OF TIME IN MICHIGAN AND =

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NOT TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE WATER WE HAVE ACCESS TO THE PADDLE SPOTS, YOU’RE CRAZY!” WHETHER YOU ARE A NEWBIE OR INTO THE GNARLY, HERE’S WHERE ERIK RECOMMENDS TO GET WET.

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RIVERS

INLAND LAKES

BIG LAKE TOURING

PLATTE RIVER, HONOR BETSIE RIVER, FRANKFORT Kayaking these rivers makes for a comfortable float on a sultry late-summer day. Grab some friends, some beverages and head out to a long stretch of lazy river for an easy and social float. As the miles pass so does the stress and the impact of the heat. For many Michiganders, these rivers offer their first kayaking experience—one that hooks them for life.

LONG LAKE, GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY LAKE DUBONNET, INTERLOCHEN Paddling an inland lake is the most peaceful adventure into your own private Nat Geo show. Long Lake is my pick for island hopping (South and Fox Islands are open to the public), while Lake Dubonnet is the best for wildlife watching. Both have comfortable temperatures longer into fall; and are almost always crystal clear. A kayak is often one of the simplest ways to explore these wonders.

We have a strong motor boating culture in Michigan of course, but sneaking around a quiet inland lake on an early summer morning opens up new possibilities.

Bring your coffee and some binoculars and follow the perimeter. Small inland lakes are magnets for wildlife and this is one of the best ways to experience true wild animals going about their normal routines. When you place your boat in the water you will surely frighten a school of minnows feeding near the shore. As you take your first few strokes past the first drop-off you will startle bass into the shadows. Looking along the shrubs of shore you will notice song birds singing and giving chase as they fly from bush to bush. Within no time you will see loons diving and calling, eagles and osprey feeding on fresh caught fish and if you look hard you can see beaver and muskrat swimming in the shallows.

HASEROT BEACH, OLD MISSION PENINSULA GOOD HARBOR BAY, GLEN ARBOR It takes a long time to develop your skillset but as a confident sea kayaker you finally understand the full expression of the kayak. The kayak came into existence to fill the need as a seal and whale-hunting vessel.

Parties of fisherman would take these ancient crafts into treacherous seas and head far from shore in subarctic regions in search of animals to harvest. Natives would use their crafts of stretched sealskin on bone and driftwood not only as a hunting platform but to bring their kill back to feed their villages. The most amazing thing is that in hundreds of years the sea kayak design has changed for the most part only in the materials they are constructed with. A sea kayak is ultimate freedom and in the right hands, an extremely capable method of transportation on the open water. A seventeen-foot sea kayak can carry all the provisions you need to live comfortably for months traveling at an easy four to five miles per hour with plenty of time to explore. You don’t have to set out on a long expedition to enjoy a sea kayak.

Its seaworthiness makes it the right tool for exploring the Great Lakes’ unforgettable waters.

BOARDMAN RIVER, TRAVERSE CITY BEAR RIVER, PETOSKEY There is a sect of kayakers who seek thrills on the fastest sections of some of the same rivers. There are groups around the north that use these rivers as training grounds to tackle bigger challenges elsewhere. These rivers provide a great resource for all types of paddlers.

Most are surprised, but you can actually find whitewater in Northern Michigan and it makes a great place to learn and practice the skills needed to go paddle raging rivers in places like the New River Gorge in West Virginia and other world class challenges.

G E A R : Riverboats are generally short—in the 6-10 foot range—with a fair bit of girth. The more favorable designs will rotate on a dime making them highly maneuverable. Grab a boat with a comfy seat if you are interested in longer floats down the river.

P R O T I P : Often on the rivers is when people tend to let their guard down. While kayaking any Michigan waterway you are considered to be operating a watercraft and are therefore required to have a personal floatation device with you at all times—little ones must be wearing them. If things go bad, it’s better if you are already wearing your life vest.

G E A R : Inland lake boats are often the SUV of the kayak world. They are often 12-14 feet and designed to give a balance between maneuverability, practical size and straight-line efficiency. They are designed to be comfortable and stable but are much more enjoyable than a riverboat to paddle in a straight line.

P R O T I P : In a kayak, you are relatively small and low to the water and it may be difficult to be seen by a speeding boater. Exercise caution if you are heading out on a beautiful weekend on a popular motor boating lake and make sure you are in bright colors—and a life vest, of course.

CAMP & PADDLE! Follow one woman’s sweet solo voyage on the Manistee River. MyNorth.com/paddletrip

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G E A R : Sea kayaks are typically 14-18 feet long and often a scant twenty-two inches wide. They are shaped to be sleek and have only enough upturn to the bow and stern to keep the deck relatively dry in challenging seas.

These crafts favor straight-line speed and efficiency over maneuverability and have hatches and bulkheads for traveling with gear.

P R O T I P : Kayaking the big lakes requires the most caution, equipment and skills. Those who have spent any amount of time in Michigan have probably seen how abruptly a simple benign day at the beach can pivot. It is easy to get far from shore and have winds and weather change on you very fast. Hot days and cold waters paired with a lack of proper skills or equipment have led to many fatalities on our Great Lakes. If you are going to venture out do make sure you are confident in your abilities and equipment (including safety gear and training).

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See if you can catch Sara Cockrell. When she’s not hiking, biking or paddling at one of her favorite spots with friends in northwest Michigan, she’s likely traveling the world—hut-to-hut hiking in Iceland, backcountry skiing in Colorado, or trekking along famous Western trails, to name just a few of her adventures.

“I love being outside,” says the Interlochen resident, who belongs to several area outdoor recreation clubs, including Cherry Capital Cycling Club and the Grand Traverse Hiking Club. “In the spring and fall, when I’m here, I bike, canoe, hike and enjoy my friends.”

Her latest big trip this summer is a backpacking excursion along a 400-mile stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington state with friends. “I really haven’t backpacked in the last few years and I’ve mostly been hut-to-hut hiking. You don’t want to overdo it,” she says.

Her world travels have taken her to a slew of countries, including Norway, New Zealand, Switzerland, Corsica, France, and Chile. Sometimes the adventures have been unexpected, like the time she and her friends were stranded for hours in a gondola nearly 12,500 feet above a glacier between the French and Italian Alps.

“We used our ropes and harnesses and we rappelled down the glacier in the middle of the night and walked about 45 minutes with a guide to get out,” she recalls, noting attempts to helicopter-rescue tourists became problematic because of the weather. Some 30 people remained stuck in the gondolas overnight. “Good thing we had our hiking boots.”

Despite her frenzied schedule, Cockrell, a cancer survivor, concedes she wasn’t always so athletic.4

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She grew up in Dallas where she occasionally waterskied or rode horses.

Sometimes there was downhill skiing in Colorado. Married for a short time, she and her husband moved to Traverse City in 1986, where they ran a small business.

For a long stretch, she jumped into the world of racing—in cross-country skiing, mountain biking and paddling, mostly in Northern Michigan. She’s done all the big races, including the Iceman Cometh Challenge, a well-known 30-mile mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City, and the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon, an annual 120-mile canoe race from Grayling to Oscoda. She never finished the latter, and although disappointed, she has no plans to make another attempt.

“I don’t want to train anymore or go somewhere I don’t want to go or be out in bad weather,” she says. “I don’t like 40-degree rain. I don’t enjoy being out in that kind of weather.”

Although she is not as fit as during her racing days, she’s in good health.

She eats right and gets plenty of sleep. Her life remains active, with a calendar stuffed with outdoor activities (see sidebars!). The rewards for being outdoors, she says, are innumerable.

“What you get in return is so worthwhile,” she says, conceding she often returns home exhausted after a day filled with outdoor pursuits. “It’s so rewarding to be out and share a day with friends in beautiful surroundings.”

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The Journey Program™ is a free 10week exercise program with classes in Traverse City and Frankfort. Participants do strength training, balance training, cardio, postural retraining, back and shoulder exercises, and core workouts.

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Annemarie and Jean Mahoney started the Journey Program in 2009.

“We want to give people confidence,” Annemarie says. “People going through cancer have had a lot of changes in their lives. By improving their strength and stamina we hope they have better independence in their home life and back at work. Just learning to trust their bodies again—it’s tough after what they’ve been through.”

Jean was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. During her recovery, she went through a similar exercise program. When her instructor left the Traverse City area, Jean knew she had to start her own program. “There’s nothing else out there that addresses this drop from being a cancer patient to going back to a normal life,” she says.

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Are you looking for a way to lose abdominal fat? Patrick Friedli, MD, the medical director of Munson’s Healthy Weight Center, may have one of the simplest ways to shed a few pounds: Eliminate sugary beverages from your diet. Yes, that means you should quit drinking pop.

“Time and time again, if I can convince someone to give up pop or sugar-sweetened beverages, they drop weight,” Dr. Friedli says.

A typical 12-ounce can of pop contains the equivalent of nine sugar packets—just like the type of packets you put in your morning coffee. And a 20-ounce bottle contains close to 17 sugar packets. That’s a lot of sugar in a serving that can impact your waistline quickly.

To explain the process of how drinking sugar leads to an increase in waistline, Dr. Friedli likes to use a clock metaphor. Imagine that 12 o’clock represents when you intake sugar. By 3 o’clock, you have a spike in insulin. Insulin’s job is to regulate body sugar.

If you’re not physically active, your muscles don’t need the sugar so it’s delivered to your liver, and the remaining sugar goes to belly fat. When this belly fat accumulates sugar, 6 o’clock represents insulin resistance, or Type 2 Diabetes.

“This has a lot to do with abdominal circumference,” Dr. Friedli says. “When it comes to our waist size, the so-called ‘beer belly’ can be renamed ‘sugar belly’ or ‘extra carbohydrate belly.’ When we consume

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Abdominal circumference is part of what the Healthy Weight Center measures in their healthy weight program. A circumference above 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women is considered high risk for Type 2 Diabetes or insulin resistance.

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BRINGING HEALTHY BACK Protect and care for your core and spine with these wise tips from T.C.’s back whisperer.

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One of the common ailments associated with aging is back pain. People wreak havoc on their back in a number of ways, but these major contributors stand out: Not moving around and remaining flexible and years of wear and tear on our bodies.

“I think people get into bad habits,” says Kelly McDonough, director of physical therapy at Dynamics Physical Therapy in Traverse City. “A lot of times we’re just not paying attention to our posture. Our core gets weak over time and everything just starts to weaken as we get older, so we get less flexible.”

Too often, people come to Dynamics Physical Therapy for treatment only after they fully realize they can’t do some of the things they used to. Putting on shoes and socks has become difficult. Their back aches when they’re standing for long stretches. Or even doing light housework or standing to do the dishes.

Dynamics Physical Therapy offers a full evaluation to determine physical issues and which parts of the body need to be targeted. Therapy can usually correct any issues within four to six weeks and Dynamics will help set up an exercise program to continue when therapy is finished.

“You’ll notice a big difference in a short time,” McDonough says, adding exercise will have to continue after therapy ends. “It’s something you’ll have to continue to do to maintain flexibility and prevent re-injury in the future.”

While physical therapy is always an option (and recommended for anyone struggling with back pain), McDonough, who has been at Dynamics Physical Therapy for six years, recommends simple exercises and other activities to remain flexible and protect your back.

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Pelvic tilts: Lie on your back with your knees bent. Flatten your back against the floor by tightening your abdomens. Raise your pelvis slightly and hold for several seconds. “All you’re doing is tightening your abs,” she says. “Avoid crunches. They put a lot of stress on the lumbar spine.”

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Cynthia Kienlen, director of the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging, can recount plenty of instances when a personal emergency response system would have saved an elderly resident’s life or prompted emergency assistance sooner.

“Having an alert system can be a matter of life and death,” she says, noting that statistics show that once an elderly person falls, the risk of falling again increases.

It’s a sobering idea, for sure, but Kienlen notes personal emergency response systems are available through Grand Traverse county. A sliding fee program is available for residents in need of financial assistance. The fees can be as little as $2 a month, depending on income.

For the elderly and their relatives alike, personal alert systems offer a sense of security for those who live alone or have physical limitations.

A typical alert system is a unit that can be activated in an emergency situation. Generally, a landline in the home or a cell phone is required. With the press of a button, the 24-hour emergency center can speak with the client and can contact family members or emergency personnel, if needed.

“People who are at risk for falls are generally people who should be concerned about having an alert system,” Kienlen says. “Which system works best for you depends on your living conditions and your physical conditions. There is an option for everyone.”

Three systems are available through the county and Guardian Medical Monitoring. The company conducts an annual assessment to monitor each client’s needs.

These are the three systems: » Basic Home. This alert system requires a landline. Clients can wear a lightweight pendant on their neck, wrist or belt clip.

The pendant has a range of 300 feet. » Home and yard help button. A hands-free, small unit that allows extended coverage up to five acres. It also features a direct connection to the client’s personal caregiver, nurse or family member. » GPS, go anywhere button. This hands-free, personal help button allows clients to travel beyond their home and yard—anywhere. The GPS help button boasts two-way hands-free communication from virtually anywhere and connects directly to the monitoring center. It also has automatic fall detection; if the client doesn’t respond to a call from the center, emergency services are called. “You can go anywhere and have a built-in call center,” Kienlen says.

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THE NEW TAX LAWS DOES ESTATE PLANNING WITH TRUSTS STILL MAKE SENSE?

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What’s Ahead for the Giving Season?

George Bearup

“TAX PLANNING IS IMPORTANT BUT [TAX LAWS] ARE CONTROLLED

BY CONGRESS. THINGS CAN CHANGE.”

The only sure things in life are death and taxes. But with the ways laws morph, incomes change and deductions come and go, the amount of those taxes is as changeable as anything else. Says George Bearup of Greenleaf Trust, an independent Michiganchartered trust-only bank with offices in Kalamazoo, Birmingham, Traverse City and Petoskey: “Tax planning is important but [tax laws] are controlled by Congress. Things can change.”

Can they ever. Last year’s massive tax overhaul left people wondering how to plan for taxes. The good news? For most people, calculating their taxes will be easier than ever before, given the doubling of the standard deduction. The bad news?

Many people won’t know whether or not they’ll benefit from using the standard deductions before itemizing all of them.

Which brings us to the crux of Bearup’s concern: One of those deductions people total when itemizing is their charitable giving. How will the tax laws impact people’s giving practices?

Unless they give a very substantial amount, their donations will not benefit them come tax time. “I sit on the boards of a couple nonprofits. That [how giving is impacted] is a concern,” Bearup says.

One strategy that Bearup says he is starting to see is persons holding their giving until they can bundle it, a practice he said is called “bunching.” In other words, if someone typically donates X amount of money to their favorite charity, they might choose to not donate for four years, saving up to donate $4X—and more likely generate a deductible donation. “That strategy seems to be gaining some currency,” says Bearup.

One concern he has is how that will affect the operations of nonprofits. Rather than accruing funding on a regular repeating basis, nonprofits will have to plan for lean times and occasional windfalls—rather like the way many businesses operate in Northern Michigan, with a bountiful summer season followed by several months with much lesser income. The challenge there is that businesses know that it will even out over the course of the year, while nonprofits are looking at a years-long cycle.

Another question is if people will simply stop giving. Intentions or circumstances may change.

Another option for giving, according to Bearup, is a charitable IRA distribution. By donating to a charity from an IRA, that isn’t taxed—in effect, you get a 100 percent deduction. It just looks different.

It all goes back to Bearup’s first point: Most people won’t know where they stand tax-wise until they run their numbers both ways, itemizing and filling out the 1040EZ form.

And while these unknowns are calculated and made clear to individual donors, the region’s nonprofit organizations wait in the wings. —R.B. MyNorth ESTATE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Eye on Your Retirement Do retirement trust IRAs still make sense? We checked in with Kathy Dixon, vice president and trust officer at Chemical Wealth Management in Traverse City for insights.

The passage of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act legislation in late 2017 increased the estate tax exemption to $11.2 million per individual. Individuals weighing its impact may be asking themselves if estate planning, which includes trusts, still makes sense.

The answer isn’t clear-cut, says Kathy Dixon, vice president and trust officer at Chemical Wealth Management. “It’s complicated by the fact much of an individual’s wealth is often captured in tax-deferred retirement accounts. Since IRAs comprise a significant amount of financial assets for retirees, a retirement trust IRA may be a viable option.” A retirement trust IRA operates as a traditional IRA during the owner’s lifetime, but the account agreement contains trust provisions that govern how the account is managed and distributed after the owner’s death.

Dixon continues, “A retirement trust IRA can be used for the IRA’s full account value or just a portion of it.

Among the benefits are the ability to perpetuate the growth of the IRA by limiting disbursements and to control who the beneficiaries are, without worrying that those may be changed after the owner’s death.”

A retirement trust IRA qualifies for separate accounts treatment. That means

the life expectancy of each beneficiary is used to calculate the minimum required distributions for that individual. For example, says Dixon, if the total amounts were the same, the amount disbursed to a 20-year-old beneficiary would be less per month than to a 50-year-old beneficiary.

“SINCE IRAS COMPRISE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS FOR RETIREES, A RETIREMENT TRUST IRA MAY BE A VIABLE OPTION.” This type of IRA can limit beneficiary distributions to the minimum required and the IRA owner can authorize the trustee to make discretionary distributions only for the beneficiary’s general support and best interest. The goal, she says, is to preserve the maximum tax-

deferred growth of the IRA by limiting a beneficiary’s ability to accelerate distributions and deplete the funds quickly.

Designating appropriate beneficiaries for retirement accounts is an important part of the estate-planning process. A retirement trust IRA provides the ability to designate both the primary beneficiaries and contingent beneficiaries and the IRA owner can be confident the beneficiaries cannot be changed. The original owner may also say the spouse does not have rollover privileges to their own IRA to ensure the contingent beneficiaries are not changed upon the owner’s death. This is a protection if the spouse was to remarry. That protects the contingent beneficiaries from being disinherited, especially if the spouse is from a second marriage.

For those who have revocable trusts in place, says Dixon, you can also include retirement trust IRA language in the trust documents. This requires a discussion with an attorney to decide how best to do this on behalf of the estate plan and to ensure proper beneficiary forms are completed. Dixon’s best advice is to periodically reach out to trusted advisors to discuss the estate plan, any new life events, and then make adjustments as needed. —R.B.

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Leon LaBrecque, JD, CPA, CFP®, CFA, is sitting on his dock at his cottage on Torch We aren’t the oldest or the largest wealth management firm in Michigan and that’s by Lake. He’s wearing swim trunks and shades, and is doing what lots of professionals do: design.to squeeze Locally-owned, specifically structured to cater our call clients, we present trying in a littleand work while having what most of us to would “playtime” at thea small firm feel with an extensive list of capabilities. family cottage. LaBrecque is making notes on a pad, “I’m working on a succession plan for a cottage not far from mine,the rightgoals here on says LaBrecque, a practicing Our advisors embrace of Torch,” our clients and get to who’s knowbeen them and their attorney for over 30 years.

“Great grandpa bought it in 1910, and it’s been in the family fora families. It’s our intention to look at the bigger picture, since wealth extends beyond three generations.

I’m working on a plan to keep it in the family for three more generations.” financial statement and has a lasting impact on the families that we serve. Family goals Northern Michigan is filled with vacation homes, including those of LaBrecque and are a part of our discussion when creating a plan that works for you and your family his clients. LaBrecque heads the wealth management firm, LJPR, LLC. “We look at all over the longclient’s term. wealth, We believe that from your investments wealth should have planning a succession plan But that aspects of our everything to estate and taxes. involves carefully of my professional thatconsider work for and your one thingastands out,selected both forgroup many of clients andadvisors myself: we theyou cottage like afamily. family heirloom. We want it to pass easily, to stay in the family, and to be affordable for future Ourgenerations.” specialists help you and your family manage family real estate, family businesses, With more than just estate planning skills in the toolkit, LJPR looks at multiple aspects settle estates, work through philanthropic goals and administer wealth from generation of cottage protection: Efficient transfer on death of the primary owners, attention to taxes, to generation. We serve to protect assets for the benefit of long-term family wealth and an issue that LaBrecque sees frequently ignored, funding. “I’ve had many cases where administration makepreparation sure that assets that transfer are intended to ‘staybut in leave the family,’ dosadjust the family takes and adequate to legally the cottage, the kids that.with As mortgages a firm located miles from Wall Street, our business is managing wealth dled and operating expenses.

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For Kristi Avery, offering clients only traditional investment advice wasn’t enough. “Our firm [is about] incorporating socially responsible investing strategies,” she says. She is a financial advisor with her business partner, Mecky Kessler-Howell at FOR Investment Partners, which strives to help create an intentional alignment with financial investment goals and its clients, whether they are organizations, individuals or families. Values meet investments. “It’s gaining tremendous momentum,” Avery says.

Socially responsible investing—SRI for short—actually dates back centuries. English cleric and theologian John Wesley, one of the co-founders of Methodism, outlined the basic tenets of social investing in his famous sermon “The Use of Money” in 1872.

He said it was important to not harm others through business practices and to avoid industries which could harm the health of workers. Some 15 years earlier, in similar fashion, the Quakers prohibited members from participating in the slave trade; that may actually be the first example of SRI. As with the Quakers, religious motivation provided some of the best-known early applications of socially responsible investing. Investors would avoid “sinful” companies, such as those associated with products such as guns, liquor and tobacco.

That’s still often the case today, though for many it’s less a religious application and more a moral one, whether it’s applied through avoiding certain industries or companies or embracing those with environmental or social attitudes in line with their own. “We’re taking the client values and what they want and incorporating those values into their portfolio,” says Avery. “It’s a value addition to traditional [investing].”

Most of our clients are larger groups rather than simply individuals. “We specialize in foundations and trusts, but we’re really excited when we’re approached by families,” says Avery. “I’m personally excited by the younger generation with environmental and social concerns in their portfolios. People ask why I focus on this, and I say why not? If you can focus on doing good, why wouldn’t you?”

Socially responsible investing perhaps used to be seen as too difficult to delineate or not the way to maximize one’s investment.

Or even just too wacky. That’s no longer the case, according to Avery. “It’s trickling down into the mainstream,” she says. “It is a trend. It’s grown exponentially, and we’re ahead of the curve.

It’s all about authenticity.” Many of her clients are interested in investing in environmental or sustainable industries. For them, it’s more about doing good than not doing bad. “It’s the best way to serve clients and the community for generations to come.”

Avery says advances in analysis are making it easier to identify companies and industries appropriate for SRI. She cited the data analytics firm Morningstar as including more such data, making her job easier. “Previously there was a lack of tracking. In the last ten or 15 years, there’s been more focus on it,” she says. —R.B. MyNorth ESTATE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

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MODERN FAMILY A family cottage passed generation to generation is a concept that resonates in this region. So, too, with family money.

Many families agree children are free to do whatever they wish after the parents are gone. That works as long as everything goes smoothly, but if heirs, spouses and their kids start to not get along, or in the event of divorce or second marriages with stepchildren, that gets complicated.

Enter financial advisor Chris Lamb, principal partner with The Old Mission Investment and Trust Companies, and the concept of a family trust. A trust, says Lamb, provides a level of certitude for those looking to ensure that their assets continue to provide for their family long after they are gone. “They fear the lack of control,” Lamb says of those placing assets in a trust. “But at the end of the day they have a relationship with a professional trustee.” The trust continues to be managed for purposes of producing income and distributions of principal and/or interest from the trust.

Assets held in trust—either cash assets, investment assets, or real property—are insulated from a variety of complications which can and do arise in life. Once the parents/trust owners have passed away, the trust becomes irrevocable. The assets are administered for the next generation’s benefit without the next generation actually owning the trust property directly. Once the creators of the trust have passed away, the assets are administered by the trustee for the succeeding generations. The assets (and the trust) are not considered the property of the beneficiary, so the assets within the trust are protected against claims from a beneficiary’s creditor or a divorcing spouse. Since the trust is protected, it can grow for successive generations.

Here’s where it perhaps gets most interesting financially: Since assets were held in trust upon the passing of the first generation, no estate taxes will be owed when the succeeding generations pass away. Since succeeding beneficiaries don’t own the trust, there are no estate taxes upon successive deaths.

Lamb says trusts such as these can last for 100 years or more beyond the lives of the original creator, and they will continue to carry the same protections against divorce for all generations. That means there is the potential for the money to grow rather than dissipate: $5 million can turn into $50 million through multi-generational trust planning, without a dime of estate taxes being assessed in the future.

Assets within the family trust can be used for producing income, paying for college educations, medical bills and expenses, and other matters deemed necessary by the trustee. “People can go through money very quickly. This way you know it will be there when (heirs) are 50 and 80 and when it comes to the next generation,” Lamb says. —R.B.

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Things are better than you think Brian Ursu

“WHEN YOU HAVE THE WRONG VIEW NOTHING WORKS. I TRY TO EDUCATE MY CLIENTS.”

For investors and financial advisors, it’s all about the data: Looking at which industries are growing, which are shrinking, what the trends are, where the safest and best opportunities for investing are. And if you look at the data carefully enough, Brian Ursu, principal at Intentional Wealth Advisors in Traverse City, says you too will realize how well off you are, as well as how the world is a better place than we are led to believe.

That means that investment opportunities are vast, and not relegated just to the Dow and Nasdaq. “What I’m trying to do with investors is show the opportunities represented by the changes in demographics are huge,” says Ursu.

He said it used to be the case that those investing in markets outside the U.S. were labeled unpatriotic. “Now it’s a requirement. Only 30 percent of stocks in the world are in the U.S. It doesn’t make sense to limit yourself.”

Ursu is an advocate of the worldview of the late Dr. Hans Rosling, an international health expert. In Rosling’s view, the world is better off than ever before. Extreme poverty is shrinking at a rate the world has never seen, education is more widely available, and the world economy is both strong and global. The middle class is growing worldwide.

What does healthcare have to do with investing? More than you might think, according to Ursu. He is nearly as enthusiastic about Rosling’s work as Rosling was about the work and the world itself, as exemplified in his TED Talks and documentary. Ursu says seeing and absorbing both the data and empirical evidence shared by Rosling has given him a fresh and enlightened perspective about the world. We are constantly being bombarded by negative news and headlines, not to mention dis- and misinformation, and Ursu sees Rosling’s work as the vaccine against this negative narrative. (For more on Rosling, his work and his perspectives, go to gapminder.com).

Most people believe things are not particularly rosy. And from an investment perspective, having the right worldview is crucial, according to Ursu. “When you have the wrong view nothing works. I try to educate my clients,” he says.

That means not only discussing the world market, but the world itself, and all the variables at play.

Overall? Ursu says things aren’t as bad as you may think. Don’t panic. Look beyond the headlines and invest wisely—armed with the real facts. —R.B. MyNorth ESTATE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

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RETIRE SMARTER We checked in with Jason P. Tank, CFA and owner of Front Street Wealth Management in Traverse City on the power of working longer.

The math at work behind the retirement decision really isn’t that complex. There are only a small number of levers to pull.

First is your savings rate. Second is your investment return on those savings. Third is the proportion of your retirement lifestyle that your savings won’t need to cover after factoring in your Social Security and, if you are lucky, your pension income.

And, the final lever to factor into the retirement equation is, of course, your life expectancy.

Each of the controllable retirement levers have built in sensitivities. A way to measure these sensitivities is to see how much a slight tweak on each lever might affect the level of available financial resources in retirement.

For example, you could choose to save a little more and your sustainable retirement income will obviously go up.

Or, you could work to lower the cost of your investment program—which directly boosts the investment returns you get to keep and, naturally, your retirement resources would rise.

In fact, an academic study I recently reviewed showed that a small boost of your annual savings rate by 1% more starting at age 36 might produce a 4% boost in your annual income during your retirement years. The longer you wait to increase your savings rate, the smaller your bang is for the buck.

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Now, what happens if you could also get better returns on your savings? The study showed that if you were able to boost your investment returns by 0.5% per year during your working years, your sustainable retirement income might also increase by similar 4% per year. Doing both things could boost your retirement lifestyle by closer to 8% per year. Since percentages aren’t all that easy to visualize, let’s just say this would translate into a lot of nice experiences over your retirement years.

Importantly, these basic planning moves—moderately boosting your savings rate and your investment returns—are both time-tested and largely controllable. But, what about simply working longer? How much longer would you need to keep working to equal the impact of saving 1% more of your income for your entire career and squeezing out 0.5% more return on your investments each and every year? Drumroll, please! The answer is you wouldn’t need to delay your retirement for even one full year.

So, here’s some truly intuitive advice. Be sure to save early and save often, and then, find work you enjoy, with people you enjoy, and keep at it for as long as you can.

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Adventurous Day Trips in Northern Michigan for Grandparents and Grandkids

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It’s always the perfect time for grandparents to get quality time with their grandkids and have fun being active outdoors. We recommend these day trips in Northern Michigan to Empire, and Boyne Falls. Get ready for frame-worthy photos filled with memories for generations to enjoy together!

ADVENTURE AWAITS AT BOYNE MOUNTAIN From treetops to trails, adventure awaits for grandparents and grandkids at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls. Available to anyone— resort guests and day-trippers alike—is Boyne Mountain’s Adventure Pass. It’s easy to fill up a whole day with diverse activities for all skill levels. Enjoy leisurely chair lift rides to take in the mountain scenery, or try your hand at a game of disk golf (yes, disks are included with the Adventure Pass!). No skills are required to participate in unlimited trips on the Twin Zip zipline. Plus, you can rent mountain bikes and fat tire bikes to travel the trails. Grandparents will enjoy teaching their grandkids how to hit golf balls at the driving range—and in turn, the grandkids may take pleasure in teaching their grandparents how to ride a Segway in the Courtyard.

Pick up your Adventure Pass at Boyne Mountain’s Adventure Center. Same-day reservations are often available for impromptu adventurists, however, it’s recommended you contact the Adventure Center for activity days and hours. Full zipline and Segway tours are

available for an additional cost, as are other activities such as horseback riding, kayak rentals, paintballing, and more.

AN EMPIRE EXCURSION Do your grandkids love the water? A day trip to Empire along the Lake Michigan coastline will have them bragging to their friends once school is back in session! Begin your morning with a 9:30 a.m. surfing lesson. Yes, surfing, on Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak offers Great Lakes surf lessons every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Their instructor-to-student ratio of 1:4 or less helps teach paddling and pop-up techniques. Board rental is included with lessons and reservations are required. (sbsurfandkayak.com).

Want something a little more relaxing? Head to Empire’s Lake Michigan Beach or North Bar Lake for a morning swim.

After a lunch break in Empire, six miles from the Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak shop is the famous Sleeping Bear Dune Climb. The walk up is hard, but everyone loves running down! For more information: nps.gov/slbe.

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Mary Reed

BY GREG TASKER

Mary Reed of Onekama is up at 6 a.m., ready to jump on a long list of volunteer duties that have filled her life since retirement.

“When I retired, I joined everything,” says Reed, 79, who was director of pharmacy at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids until 2002. “I became involved with the environment and did everything I could to learn everything about it and became involved in local things.”4

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MARY REED, HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? This Manistee county resident, volunteer and activist applies a lifetime of bringing people together to convene, listen and help the community. An avid environmentalist, Reed is active with a host of organizations that feed her desire to connect and work through priorities and issues with her neighbors. Here are just a few: • Portage Lake Watershed Forever (a group dedicated to protecting the health of the Manistee County lake). portagelakewatershed.com • Explore the Shores (an organization that provides water access to people of all ages and disabilities). exploretheshores.org • Portage Lake Garden Club (founded in 1935 to cultivate knowledge of trees, plants and flowers, to foster a true friendship among its members, and to be stewards of the land). portagelakegardenclub.org • Plant it Wild (a native plant group in Benzie and Manistee counties). plantitwild.net

Reed, who earned her master’s degree in pharmacy at age 60, has been the driving force behind the Portage Lake Watershed Forever Plan, recognized by the state Department of Environmental Quality as a best practice for community involvement.

In the last decade, the achievements of the watershed council have been many, including successful fundraisers, protected wetlands, community educational programs and the management of invasive species, including phragmites and Eurasian Watermilfoil.

Her passion for the 2,110-acre lake along the Lake Michigan shoreline stems from her childhood. Her family spent many summer days on the lake while vacationing at the family cottage in Wellston. She and her husband, Chuck, bought a home on the lake in 1990.

“I couldn’t have done anything without the support of my husband. It's so important that in retirement we support each other,” she says.

The couple, who jointly received Citizen of the Year Award in 2010 from the Portage Lake Association for their dedication to the community, raised eight children. They have 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Reed’s immersion as an advocate for Portage Lake began in earnest in 2008 after she became aware of some of the environmental issues, which included invasive species, primarily related to the plethora of recreational boats on the water.

“We worked closely with the township to treat, monitor and manage invasive species. We increased water quality management,” says Reed, who served as chair of the Portage Lake Watershed Forever council in from 20122016. “We’re considered a success from the field.”

As busy as she is managing the day-to-day activities of her volunteer commitments—phones calls, reading, meetings—Reed has her eye on the future of the lake and its watershed.

“The concern is really how do we keep the young people and others involved. We need the young people,” she says. “We do a lot of things to keep the watershed in the minds of people.

“What is the key to getting younger people to take our place? I think you have to do one on one … it’s people on the council talking with their neighbors. If we can get our neighbors to do what’s right for our shoreline, I think that’s a good way to pass it on.”

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WHY TRY TAI CHI? Traverse City tai chi instructor Ann Parker tells the many benefits of this gentle workout for the mind and body.

Bonus: It’s effective and doable for almost everyone.

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Practiced around the world, tai chi is a low impact, relaxing form of exercise that anyone can learn. Tai chi blends mental and spiritual aspects into movement and offers many health benefits—both physical and mental—especially for seniors.

“It’s really an economy of movements,” says Ann Parker, a physical therapist who teaches tai chi weekly at the Yoga Health Education Center at Grand Traverse Commons.

“It’s about awareness, about coming back into a more fully aware sense of your presence in your own body. It’s about breathing and relaxation. Tai chi helps with chronic pain, circulation, balance, and coordination.”

Parker, who studied ballet as a teenager, turned to tai chi after experimenting with Taekwondo. Her education in tai chi began with Jane Hale at Northwestern Michigan College and continued after she moved to Seattle. She continued studying with instructors, notably Master Tao Ping-Siang and Madame Gao-Fu (both from Taiwan), as well as with visiting Master William CC Chen of New York City. Both Mr. Tao and Mr. Chen were top students of Cheng Man-ch’ing, who took Tai Chi around the globe in the late 1960s through the 1970s.

Learning Tai Chi, she says, is as easy as showing up to a class. “I have been learning tai chi for over 30 years,” Parker says. “It can be a lifelong endeavor.”

Describe tai chi for those of us unfamiliar with this practice.

Tai Chi is a practice of moving meditation. It focuses on relaxation and awareness; calm, steady, and natural breathing; optimal alignment; moving the whole body as one for efficiency and to avoid stress throughout the body. It may be practiced daily, typically morning or evening, alone or in a group. It’s a little like a dance or slow motion martial arts routine.

In my experience, watching a video or reading about it is not the best way to integrate this practice because it is a sensory-motor activity. Attending a class is the best way to learn to do it. Regular practice helps tremendously.

What are the physical and mental health benefits of practicing tai chi?

General well-being is greatly improved with better breathing, blood flow, lymphatic circulation, digestion, postural correction, core-strengthening, clearing mental chatter and anxiety, enhancing quality rest and sleep. Regular practice will allow a person to remain more present in the moment, something we could all use, which enhances the quality of everything we are

involved in. Our interactions with others can have more integrity and be more meaningful, when we have optimal self-awareness.

Extra benefits as we age?

Improvements in balance and coordination will minimize risk of falling and also prevent injury, whether from repetitive motions or from chronic tension.

When we are young, our body and mind are open to everything, but then we develop patterns that can sometimes become counterproductive. Neuroplasticity allows the mind/body to learn new things at any stage or age. Tai chi is a chance to “be more present” in our bodies. It strengthens our core musculature and lower body for greater stability, in standing positions or especially when shifting our weight to one leg or the other (like when climbing stairs or standing on one foot in the shower). We practice proper body mechanics to reduce stress on the spine and upper body.

Are there any age or physical limitations for seniors to learn or practice tai chi?

Anyone who is able to walk will readily be able to learn and apply these lessons to everyday activities.

I teach the Yang Style, Short Form (a 7-10 minute sequence) in my Beginning class and Long Form (15-20 minute sequence which builds on the Short Form) in my Continuing class. But even non-ambulatory people can benefit from modified exercises in seated positions or standing with fingertips touching a chair, countertop or wall; there are many Qigong/Yoga/Balance exercises to try out there. Give it a try!

You also work with people with Parkinson's ... how is your work with them similar with tai chi and how does it help them?

Yes, I am a Physical Therapist at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Our Wellness Center provides Outpatient PT and my training in LSVT BIG is an invaluable tool for those diagnosed (especially recently diagnosed) with Parkinson’s. Look up info@LSVTGlobal. com to learn more. The sooner you can work with a Certified LSVT Therapist, the more equipped you are to slow or minimize the symptoms. So, as with other neurological conditions (head injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, etc.) there is much to be gained from movement with greater awareness. The similarities are interesting to me: whole-body emphasis of safe movement patterns in a variety of positions, relaxed but upright alignment, easy full breathing for support. In both cases, working one-on-one or in a class, I am asking people to follow my movements and to be present in their own body with full awareness.

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KEEPERS OF THE APPLE KINGDOM When John and Phyllis Kilcherman began farming in northern Leelanau County nearly six decades ago, they had no idea they would become well known as historians. But today, apple lovers from around the planet view them as precisely that, as farmers who keep apples of antiquity alive and part of our world. The Kilchermans are not so interested in Red Delicious, Granny Smiths or Honeycrisps. At Christmas Cove Farm in Northport, the Kilchermans grow apples that harken back to the past, in some cases, the very distant past: Macouns, Snow Apples, Wolf Rivers, Winter Bananas, Golden Russets, Tolman Sweets, Orange Pippins, Kandil Sinaps, and Thomas Jefferson’s favorite, the Spitzenberg, among many, many others.

Apples aren’t just for dessert. Here is Phyllis Kilcherman’s recipe for a vegetable casserole with apples, which she says is great for church dinners or family reunions.

TODD ZAWISTOWSKI

APPLE VEGETABLE CASSEROLE 4

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Gravenstein, Mother, or any other tart apples, cut into chunks cups zucchini, diced cups stewed tomatoes tablespoons minced chives cups sliced water chestnuts slices bread, toasted and crumbled pound ground beef large onion, peeled and diced cup mozzarella cheese Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

In a large casserole, combine apples, zucchini, tomatoes, chives, water chestnuts and crumbled toast. In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat. Cook until onions are wilted. Drain fat from mixture. Combine meat and vegetable mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.

Top with cheese and some butter if desired. Return to oven and bake until cheese is bubbly. Expect many compliments.

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Beach Day (with Benefits)!

Trips to our sandy shores aren’t just for beach reading and sunset watching. Research has proven that walking on the beach has several health benefits. While the days are still warm, get in on the good stuff. BY CARLY SIMPSON & SHAPE UP NORTH

BURN MORE CALORIES It takes 2.1 to 2.7 times more energy to walk on sand than it takes to walk on a hard surface at the same pace (Journal of Experimental Biology). More energy means more calories burned. In fact, Berkeley Wellness states walking on soft sand increases caloric expenditure by almost 50 percent.

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KNOW YOUR BODY Unlike a sidewalk, sand is an uneven surface. Walking on it challenges your ability to know where your feet are without looking at them.

This sense of body is called proprioception. Proprioceptive exercises help to develop balance, coordination and agility.

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BUILD MUSCLE Walking on sand requires 1.6 to 2.5 times more mechanical work according to the Journal of Experimental Biology. This means your muscles and tendons work harder.

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FARM MARKET ALL-STARS Andrea & Ryan Romeyn OWNERS | PROVIDENCE FARM, CENTRAL LAKE

TEXT BY TIM TEBEAU | PHOTOS BY DAVE WEIDNER

Sandwiched between Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, organic farmers Andrea and Ryan Romeyn and their four children grow vegetables, raise pastured livestock and harvest hay on Providence Farm’s 100 bucolic acres in Central Lake. With peak season fast approaching, we sit down with the Romeyns to talk about supporting farmers, growing blue chip carrots and the virtues of the watermelon radish.

What’s the best way to support local farmers?

Ryan: Think about how your food dollars are spent. Every dollar you spend at a farm stand or farmers market brings life into that farm and supports the family behind it. It may cost a few dollars more but we’re trying to grow healthy organic vegetables, pay our staff well and develop a sustainable business.

Does Providence have a signature vegetable?

Andrea: We’re proud of everything we grow but nothing shines quite like our carrots. We’ve had chefs tell us that they're the best carrots they’ve ever eaten.

What makes those carrots so delicious?

Ryan: It really starts with the base soil and we’re careful to rotate and cultivate it in a way that doesn’t introduce too many nutrients. Some level of stress allows the plant to work a little harder and that makes for more intense flavors.

We know how to handle carrots. What’s an unsung vegetable that deserves more attention?

Andrea: Radishes. In particular purple daikon and watermelon radishes. The color is so vibrant and they have a great crunchy texture and a sweet, peppery taste.

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The two best ways to eat a watermelon radish?

Andrea: Slice them raw and dip them in white bean hummus or green goddess dip. We also love to make radish butter to spread on freshly baked bread.

Soften and whip two sticks of butter with the juice and zest from half a lemon and fold in one bunch of finely diced radish.

Traverse food and drinks editor Tim Tebeau writes from Petoskey. dining@traversemagazine.com.

Dave Weidner is a freelance photographer based in Traverse City. dweidnerphoto@gmail.com.

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September means the start of peak harvest season for Northern farmers and nothing captures the essence of late summer like juicy heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, freshly plucked peaches and culinary herbs.

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES SECOND SPRING FARM 7155 HOXIE ROAD, CEDAR | 231.944.8946

Second Spring is a staple among tomato cognoscenti for their big brandywines and sweeter-than-thou sungold cherry tomatoes. Eat raw with sea salt, chunk them into Panzanella or Caprese salads or layer into your wildest BLT fantasy. where to source:

» Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market » Glen Arbor Farmers Market SWEET CORN

HALL FARMS 8118 NORTH LONG LAKE ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY | 231.946.2985

Traverse City’s Hall Family grows some of the sweetest cobs in the county. Channel these sugary kernels into summer salads and salsas, roast un-shucked over a hot grill or shave into sweet corn risotto. where to source:

» At the Farm » Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market » Burritt’s Fresh Markets PEACHES

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KING ORCHARDS 4620 M-88, CENTRAL LAKE | 231.544.6479

Warm summers make for sweet peaches and King Orchards picks them at the point of chin-drenching ripeness. Savor them straight up branch-to-mouth from the farm stand or halve and lightly grill alongside barbecued chicken. where to source:

» At the Farm

HERBS & GREENS BEAR CREEK ORGANIC FARM 4012 ATKINS, PETOSKEY | 231.340.0104

Bear Creek farmers, Anne and Brian Bates tease bushels of sweet basil, thyme, tarragon, parsley and tender microgreens from their organically tended soil on Atkins Road. Get your greens in myriad late summer marinades, salads and salsa verde. where to source:

» Petoskey Farmers Market » Boyne City Farmers Market » Grain Train Natural Foods Market

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restaurant guide | dining BLD: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner BAR: Alcohol served. $: Entrées under $10 $$: $10–20 $$$: Above $20 Water view

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

Mighty Mac Hamburgers Breakfast sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and more. Indoor seating or carryout. BL • $ 7463 MAIN ST., 906.847.8039

River Rock Grille Upscale classics from chicken pancetta to braised lamb shanks. LD • BAR • $-$$$ 4653 S. STRAITS HWY.,

Millie’s on Main Charming soda fountain and grill. LD • $

Vivio’s Northwood Inn Locals love this cozy, rustic, wildlifedecorated log cabin with Italian cuisine and specialty pizzas.

Mission Point Resort Bistro on the Greens— LD • BAR • $ The Round Island Bar & Grill—Burgers and sandwiches LD • BAR • $ Chianti—upscale, affordable Italian. Lakeside Marketplace—gourmet pizzas and hot dogs

MAIN ST., CHEBOYGAN, 231.627.2459

INDIAN RIVER, 231.238.2103

LD • BAR • $-$$ 4531 S. STRAITS HWY., INDIAN RIVER, 231.238.9471

BLD • $$-$$$ 1 LAKESHORE DRIVE, 906.847.3312

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EMMET AND NORTH Mackinac Island Mackinaw City Pellston

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 • $ 7641

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 Cadillac on famous homemade bread. omelet stratas, sandwiches BL • $ 7611 U.S. 31, ALANSON, 231.548.2231

BAY HARBOR

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

FRONT ST., BAY HARBOR, 231.752.2122

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

Murray Hotel Breakfast buffet of scrambled eggs, homestyle potatoes, sausage, bacon and more. B • $ 7260 MAIN ST., 855.696.8772

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

ST., DOWNTOWN. 906.847.9916

Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois Old-World charm, piano bar. Regional menu: whitefish, filet mignon and seafood. BLD • BAR • $$$ MAIN ST. ON THE WATER, 906.847.3321

Pancake House Breakfast sandwiches, omelets, Plath smoked meats, waffles, pancakes, deli sandwiches and more. BL • $ 102 MAIN ST., 906.847.3829

Cawthorne’s Village Inn Planked whitefish, desserts.

The Pink Pony Bar & Grill The island’s entertainment oasis—loud, bustling, with pastas and steaks. LD • BAR

7400 MAIN ST., 906.847.0019

Traverse City ALANSON/BRUTUS/ODEN

Mr. B’s Pizza, coney dogs, soft-serve ice cream and more overlooking the Straits. L • $ 7367 MAIN ST., 906.847.3530

BRITISH LANDING RD., 906.847.0932

Chuckwagon Mackinac Island’s quintessential diner. BL • $

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Fox & Rose

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., 906.847.8010

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

Harbor Springs Petoskey Bay Harbor

7296 MAIN ST., 906.847.9901

Cudahy Chophouse Steaks, chops and fresh fish at this restaurant in Stonecliff Manor tucked away in the woods up Island. Reservations recommended. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 8593

• $$ MAIN ST., 906.847.3341

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

STREET MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.0466

Twist ‘N Sprouts Soups, salads, smoothies, wraps, paninis.

CUDAHY CIRCLE, 906.847.3355

LD • $ 7244 MAIN ST., 906.847.8280

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., 906.847.6586

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., 906.847.3611

Espresso Cafe Creative coffee drinks and pizza in a Victorian setting with outdoor garden seating at the Inn on Mackinac. BLD • $ 6896 MAIN ST., 906.847.3369

Sushi Grand Mackinac Island’s first and only sushi restaurant opens this year. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 1547 CADOTTE AVENUE,

906. 847.3772

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

Located near the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum. BL • $

Tea Room at Fort Mackinac Refreshments with a view of the harbor and Straits of Mackinac. BL • BAR • $

CADOTTE AVE., 906.847.3593

INSIDE FORT MACKINAC, 906.847.3331

Gate House Casual inside and outside eating with live music and televisions. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 1547 CADOTTE AVENUE,

906.847.3772

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

Goodfellows Italian Chop House Fun Italian cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. Classic and tasty sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, steaks and seafood. BLD • BAR • $$$ 1395

Woods Elegant mansion in the island’s interior that offers casual fine dining, extensive wine list and duck pin bowling.

906.847.6249

STREET, BAY HARBOR, 231.439.9989

HOBAN ST. 906.847.0270

LD • BAR • $$$ 8655 CUDAHY CIR., 906.847.3699

Original Pancake House Crepes, waffles, pancakes, omelettes, egg specialties. LD • BAR • $-$$ 840 FRONT ST., BAY

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

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HARBOR, 231.439.2770

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

$-$$$ INN AT BAY HARBOR RENAISSANCE LAKE MICHIGAN GOLF RESORT, 3600 VILLAGE HARBOR DR., BAY HARBOR, 231.439.4051

CHEBOYGAN/INDIAN RIVER

AVENUE, 800.33-GRAND

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

CITY, 231.436.5744

Huron Street Pub & Grill Classic pub food. LD • BAR • $-$$

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 LOUVIGNY,

7304 MAIN ST, MACKINAC ISLAND, 906.847.8255

The Boat House Seafood-centric, überfresh cuisine with contemporary presentation in a 1940s boathouse right on the Cheboygan River. D • BAR • $-$$ 106 PINE ST., CHEBOYGAN,

Island House 1852 Grill Room—Prime rib, chicken, seafood, veal. BD • BAR Ice House Bar & Grill—casual dining, burgers, gourmet sandwiches, sweet potato fries and creative martinis. LD • BAR • $$ 6966 MAIN ST., 906.847.3347

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. D • BAR $$-

Island Slice Pizzeria, bakery and ice cream shop. Located at the Horse Corral Mall. LD • $ 7248 MAIN ST., 906.847.8100

231.627.4316

$$$ 10621 TWIN LAKES RD., CHEBOYGAN, 231.625.9322

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

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, MACKINAW

Jockey Club at the Grand Stand Located on the first tee of The Jewel golf course. Sandwiches, salads, full diner menu. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ GRAND AVE., 906.847.3331 Lucky Bean Coffee House Fresh pastries and coffee all day. $ 7383 MARKET ST., 248.342.2988 Mama LaRosa’s Pizza Buffet Pizza buffet with salad bar.

Located in the Murray Hotel. LD • $ 7260 MAIN ST., 855.696.8772 Mary’s Bistro Well-rounded menu of bistro fare and the most taps on the island. LD • BAR • $-$$ MAIN ST. AT STAR LINE DOCK. 906.847.9911

MACKINAW CITY, 231.436.551

­­­­­­’Neath the Birches Watch wildlife from the windows while dining on fish, steaks, chops, lobster. D • BAR • $$ 14277

MACKINAW TERRACE (OLD U.S. 31), MACKINAW CITY, 231.436.5401

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

HURON, MACKINAW CITY, 231.436.7901

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

231.436.7777

PETOSKEY/HARBOR SPRINGS/ CROSS VILLAGE/PELLSTON

American Spoon Café Gleaming black-and-white full-service cafe. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 413 E. LAKE, PETOSKEY, 231.347.7004

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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 • BAR $-$$$

Maple River Pub Burgers, wood-fired pizza, bangers and mash, lasagna, pasties and more. LD • $$ 3459 US31, BRUTUS,

231. 529.6574

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

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

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

Thai Orchid Cuisine Outstandingly fresh and authentic noodles, curries and composed salads. LD • $-$$ 433 E.

The Bistro Local favorite for saucer-sized homemade pancakes, home-cooked comfort food and soups like carrot bisque and chicken ’n’ dumpling. BL • $ 423 MICHIGAN ST.,

Muer Kitchens Seafood classics from the famous Muer family restaurants, as well as stellar pastas, burgers and more.

Dine in or take it to go. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 131 STATE ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.412.5003

04069 M75, WALLOON LAKE, 231.535.6000

231.753.2221

PETOSKEY, 231.347.5583

Bob-In Again 50s diner featuring frozen custard, burgers and homemade root beer. Come by car or bike on the Little Traverse Wheelway. LD • $ 1150 BAY VIEW RD., PETOSKEY,

231.347.1750

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,

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

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

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

BELOW SYMONS GENERAL STORE, 231.347.2981

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

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 •

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

BAR • $$ 432 E. LAKE, PETOSKEY, 231.347.0101

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

Cormack’s Deli Award-winning deli featuring fabulous sandwiches, soups and bbq, open Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

BL • $ 2569 CHARLEVOIX AVE., PETOSKEY, 231.347.7570

BOR SPRINGS, 231.242.4546

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

Pellston Market Bistro Fine dining with a flair. Chef-prepared gourmet food. Crafted cocktails and a full bar. LD • BAR

WOODLAND RD., PELLSTON, 231.539.8851

The Depot Club & Restaurant Sophisticated menu including miso oven-braised lamb shanks and char-grilled tenderloin medallions with classic cognac sauce and wild mushrooms. D • WED. - SAT. 111 W. BAY ST., HARBOR SPRINGS,

231.242.4233

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

Dripworks Coffee Artisan coffee and tea bar serving European-style pastries made on site and seasonally inspired lunch offerings. BL • BAR • $ 207 HOWARD ST., PETO-

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

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

HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.2967

NEW Pour Public House Charcuterie, gourmet sandwich-

es, 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

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 La Señorita Mexican cantina with fajitas, jumbo margaritas. LD • BAR • $ 1285 N. U.S. 31, PETOSKEY, 231.247.7750 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

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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 wallsCHARLEVOIX/ANTRIM/OTSEGO/ and authentic handmade pasta, osso bucco and handrolled cannoli star. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 887 SPRING ST., PETOSKEY,

231.347.1440

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Friske Orchards Cafe Cheerful roadside restaurant features farm-fresh breakfasts, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, a bakery. BL • $ 10743 U.S. 31 S., ATWOOD, 231.599.2604

Torch Riviera Pasta, seafood, steaks, ribs, pizza. D • BAR • $$

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

The Garden Café Farm-to-plate experience in a historic barn set on a working farm. Wine tasting from the on-site vineyard. L • LIGHT D • BAR • $ 5581 S LAKE SHORE DR., HARBOR

• $ 250 E. MAIN ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.6041

Twisted Olive Coastal Mediterranean with a Northern Michigan twist. Cafe, bistro, refresco and evening menu. Adventurous wine list. BLD • $-$$$ 319 BAY ST., PETO-

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

Duffy’s Garage and Grille Pasta, burgers, inventive pizzas D • BAR • $–$$$ 2983 STATE RD., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.3969

Turkey’s Cafe and Pizzeria Special omelets, bagels, French toast, burgers, pizzas, calzones, and sandwiches— served by friendly folks in a quaint 110-year-old building. BLD

The Muffin Tin Brain-bendingly good muffins, scones and lunch, too. BL • $ 9047 HELENA RD., ALDEN, 231.331.6808

231.242.1230

The Fish Restaurant Steaks, seafood and cocktails.

MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.487.9900

E. LAKE STREET, PETOSKEY, 231.347.7767

SKEY, 231.838.9875

LD • BAR • $$ 317 E LAKE ST., PETOSKEY, 231.348.3663

231.347.2410

231. 347.9291

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

SPRINGS. 231.242.4655

Stafford’s Bay View Inn Gracious 1886 inn with 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 wraparound front porch and killer views of Little Traverse Bay. LD • BAR • $$–$$$ CORNER OF BAY & LEWIS, PETOSKEY,

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 • $

12899 CHERRY AVE., RAPID CITY, 231.322-4100

Wild Onion American fare, patio dining and Alden Mill House seasonings at all the tables. BLD • $ 9069 HELENA RD.,

ALDEN, 231.331.6777

BELLAIRE/BOYNE/WALLOON

7 Monks Taproom The hip hopping 7 Monks of Traverse City launches a Boyne City twin serving up rustic charcuterie boards, fried Brussels sprouts, Monk ’n’ Cheese and a universe of artisan brews to wash it all down. D • BAR • $$ 202 LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.421.8410

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 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., BOYNE FALLS. 844.732.6875

422 E MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.881.9572

Café Santé Beside Lake Charlevoix featuring bistro classics. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 1 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY, 231.582.8800

Teddy Griffin’s Roadhouse Casual spot to grab ribs, steak or fresh fish after golf or skiing and catch the game on TV.

Dockside

D • BAR • $$ 50 HIGHLAND PIKE RD., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.7805

Burgers, beer and sunsets on Torch Lake.

LD • BAR • $-$$ 6340 OLD TORCH LAKE DR., BELLAIRE, 231.377.7777

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Moka A fireplace in, a rustic-modern patio out, plus Italian coffees, irresistible sandwiches and baked creations. BLD • $ 102 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE, BELLAIRE, 231.533.6262

Pelican's Nest Gourmet burgers, smoked ribs, sandwiches, salads homemade desserts. D • BAR $-$$ 5085 SHANTY CREEK

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

RD, BELLAIRE, 231.533.9000

FERRY RD., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.2960

Porter Creek Fish House 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 •

The Tilted Skillet Sports bar with crab cakes, pierogies, bacon-stuffed burgers and a deck overlooking Lake Charlevoix. LD • BAR • $-$$ 115 MAIN ST., EAST JORDAN,

$$-$$$ 00970 MARINA DR., BOYNE CITY, 231.592.7080

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

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, (springfall) Ivan’s Mountainside Gril—Schuss Village-Pub food.

BLD • BAR 1 SHANTY CREEK RD. (M-88), BELLAIRE, 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

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

CHARLEVOIX/CENTRAL LAKE/ ELLSWORTH/EAST JORDAN

That French Place Authentic French creperie and ice cream shop. BLD • $ 212 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.6037 Bridge Street Taproom Michigan craft brews, beer-friendly small plates, local charcuterie and bird’s-eye views of the yacht traffic on Round Lake. D L • BAR • $-$$ 202

BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.3466

231.536.3395

Rowe Inn A unique fresh and from-scratch dining experience that has stood the test of time. D • BAR •$$$ 6303 E. JORDAN RD., ELLSWORTH, 231.588.7351

Scovie’s Gourmet Deli & Bake Shop Fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and baked goods star here. Dinner is bistrostyle comfort food. LD • $-$$ 111 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.237.7827

Stafford’s Weathervane Local fish, seafood and regional cuisine in a Hobbit-style Earl Young stone structure with massive fireplace overlooking the Pine River Channel.

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

ELK RAPIDS

• $-$$ 6487 W. WESTERN AVE., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.3754

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 • $ 147

RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.8901

Cellar 152 Wine and Gourmet Market Gourmet meals to take out or eat in and wine bar on the Elk River. BLD

• BAR • $-$$ 152 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.9000 BL • $$ 145 AMES ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.498.2190

151 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231. 264.6062

Bella Fortuna North Traditional Florentine cuisine created by an Italian chef who trained at the world-renown Peck Gastronomy in Milan. Traditional Tuscan family dinners on Sundays. Outdoor dining on an award-winning terrace featuring a competition level bocce court and outdoor bar.

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 $$ 102 E. RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9081 Boone Dock’s Log lodge with roomy deck, shrimp, burgers, steaks. LD • BAR • $$ 5858 MANITOU, 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.

GAYLORD

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 OLD 27, GAYLORD, 989.732.9288

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

Big Cat Brewing Company Formerly the Cedar Rustic Inn, serves the same great comfort food including pot roast, perch and Southern-fried chicken, but now with housebrewed beer. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 8699 S. GOOD HARBOR TR.,

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

CEDAR, 231.228.2282

La Señorita Mexican cantina with fajitas, jumbo margaritas. LD • BAR • $ 737 W. MAIN, GAYLORD, 989.732.1771

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

696 E. MAIN ST., GAYLORD, 989.732.5181

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

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, 989.748.8552

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

NORTHPORT, 231.386.5851

D • BAR • $$ 104 MAIN ST., LAKE LEELANAU, 231.994.2400

The Local All-American breakfast and lunch done better.

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

JORDAN, 231.536.9906

Traverse City

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

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

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 • $$

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

Frankfort

Art’s Tavern Burgers, whitefish, steaks, Mexican and pizza.

Smelt year-round at this legendary watering hole. BLD • BAR

Great Lakes Whitefish & Chips Deep-fried whitefish.

231.547.9261

Cedar

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

The Front Porch Sit elbow-to-elbow with neighbors for fellowship and affordable home-cooked food. BL • $ 9235 LD • BAR • $$ 427 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.4374

Empire

45th Parallel Cafe Artsy spot with creative breakfast and Manistee Cadillac lunch. BL • $-$$ 102 S. BROADWAY, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2233

RD., MICHAYWÉ, 989.939.8800

MAIN ST., ELLSWORTH, 231.588.2000

kalkaska/mancelona B & B Express Signature burgers on the menu and great breakfasts. BLD • $-$$ 203 S Cedar St., Kalkaska, Petoskey 231.258.9778 Shirley’s Café An ultra-friendly, all-homemade oasis. BLD • $ 528 S. WILLIAMS ST., MANCELONA, 231.587.1210 Northport Trout Town Café Homey fishermen spot with sautéed rainbow trout and eggs, Leland pecan-crusted French toast for breakfast; braised brisket and home-roasted turkey Suttons Bay for dinner.

BLD • $ 306 ELM ST., KALKASKA, 231.258.2701 Glen Arbor

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

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 • $-$$$

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

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The Drawbridge Bistro Casual and relaxed setting offering bistro fare on Round Lake. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 100 MICHIGAN AVE., CHARLEVOIX, 231.758.3801

BLD • BAR • $-$$$ WILKINSON RD., GAYLORD, 800.444.6711

Terry’s Place Small white-tablecloth eatery with a high tin ceiling. Try the perch or filet mignon. Mouthwatering.

Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen Every day’s Mardi Gras at this festive spot, where Cajun, Creole, seafood, sandwiches and big brunches accompany lively sounds of Zydeco, jazz and blues. LD • BAR • $-$$ 617 AMES, ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.0530

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 •

LEELANAU

LD • BAR • $$ 106 PINE RIVER LN., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.4311

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 • $$ 2535 M-88, CENTRAL LAKE, 231.544.2583

Treetops Sylvan Resort Three restaurants: Legends, 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.

LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 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

Earth Wind & Fryer Fresh, funky street food from this food truck. Duck burgers anyone? LD • $ 112 W NAGONABA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.432.0268

The Old Depot 1900s train depot features homestyle burgers, steaks, chops, prime rib, seafood, pies and pastries.

NEW Fig's Sandwiches, breakfasts, salads homemade with

BLD • $$ 10826 M-32 E., JOHANNESBURG, 989.732.3115

$$ 202 WEST MAIN STREET, LAKE LEELANAU, 231.256.7720

Sugar Bowl Restaurant In the heart of the Alpine Village, this vintage 1919 eatery serves whitefish, prime rib and Greek specialties. BLD • BAR • $$-$$$ 216 W. MAIN ST., GAYLORD, 989.732.5524

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

local ingredients. Great selection of vegetarian dishes. BL •

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

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

Trish’s Dishes Crepes, omelets, salads, gourmet sandwiches. BLD • $ 407 E MAIN ST., LELAND, 231.994.2288

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-

Tucker’s of Northport Bistro-style casual fine dining featuring fresh, local whitefish, Great Lakes perch, cioppino, GRAND TRAVERSE house-smoked ribs and wings, hand-pattied Angus burgers and carefully selected wine list. Meet.Dine. Bowl. LD • BAR •

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,

Western Avenue Grill Birch-bark-rustic motif with canoes hung from the rafters. Pasta, seafood, whitefish and burgers.

LANE, MAPLE CITY/BURDICKVILLE, 231.334.3900

PORT, 231.386. 5511

231.944.1297

$-$$ 116 WAUKAZOO, NORTHPORT, 231.386.1061

Mackinaw City

LD • BAR • $$ 6680 WESTERN AVE. (M-109), GLEN ARBOR, 231.

Petoskey 334.3362

The Homestead Nonna’s Restaurant—Classically inspired, contemporary Italian cuisine. D • BAR $$-$$$ Beppi’s Sports Bar—Hand-tossed pizzas, paninis and salads. D • BAR • $-$$

Gaylord

1 WOODRIDGE RD. (OFF M-22), GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.5000

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

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 • $$ 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 • $-$$

Old Mission

Frankfort

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Manistee

Cadillac

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., TRAVERSE

CITY, 231. 922.8022

Bistro Fou Fou Chef Guillaume Hazaël-Massieux also of La Bécasse in Maple City brings his country French cooking downtown. LD • $$-$$$ 118 CASS ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.6583 Blue Heron 2 Local ingredients used in homemade bread and soup and other scratch dishes like roasted vegetable breakfast bowl. BL • $ 408 UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.778.2583

Blue Tractor Cook Shop An Old Town favorite with fromscratch 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.

5019 BAY SHORE DR. (M-22), OMENA, 231.386.7393

INTERLOCHEN/LAKE ANN

FRONT STREET, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.2739

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

231.275.6401

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

231.334.3944

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

LELAND, 231.256.9848

LeLu Café Fresh, slow food, small plates, smoothies, muffins and incredible tapas. BLD • $-$$ 109 NAGONABA ST.,

NORTHPORT, 231.386.1600

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

E. HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY. 231. 228.2560

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

GLEN LAKE AT THE NARROWS, 231.334.0150

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

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

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

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

FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.995.0570

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, 231.276.9090

FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.3700

Dilbert’s Soups Sandwiches, omelets and other home cooking served in a homey atmosphere. BLD • $ 11303 U.S. 31,

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

INTERLOCHEN, 231.275.3005

$$$ 115 WELLINGTON ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8700

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-

Cousin Jenny’s Cornish Pasties Homemade pasties. BLD

TERLOCHEN, 231.276.6979

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

231.276.6244

Sunset Grill at Mistwood Golf Course Regional and ethnic cuisine. D • BAR • $-$$ 7568 OLE WHITE DR., LAKE ANN, 231.275.5500

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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

Boathouse Restaurant Casually elegant spot with great steaks, seafood, large local wine selection. Sunday brunch.

North End Eatery Fun, creative, delicious burgers, salads, pizza, sandwiches, breakfasts. BLD • $-$$$ 215 MILL ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.7536

D • BAR • $$-$$$ 14039 PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4030

Northport Brewing Small craft brewery featuring appetizers, indoor lounge, covered patio and beer garden. LD • BAR

Jolly Pumpkin Wood-fired steaks, fresh fish, and artisan pizzas along with fresh ales crafted on site. LD • BAR • $$

Dayclub Fine dining experience for the whole family at the West Bay Beach Holiday Inn Resort. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 615

• $ 129 S. UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.7821

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

The Franklin Hip new downtown eatery featuring flatbread, salads, lamb and beef burgers, bistro dinners. Fabulous wine, craft beer, hard cider and perry. LD • BAR • $-$$ 160 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.2727

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

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1228

Georgina’s Asian and Latin taqueria. LD • $ 236 E. FRONT ST.,

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

13512 OLD PENINSULA DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.4333

TRAVERSE CITY, 231.943.1555

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

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

The Green House Café Sandwiches, soups and salads.

MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6692

Riverside Inn Creative dishes made with seasonal local ingredients in this handsome 100-year-old spot with a relaxing river vista. Award-winning Sun. brunch. D • BAR •

$$-$$$ 302 E. RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9971

Sisson’s Main Street Specialties Fresh pastries, salads and soups. L • $ 203 N. MAIN ST., LELAND, 231.256.9201 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. NAGONABA ST.,

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

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

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 CITY, 231.223.7280

Harvest In brand new expanded location, local foods hip spot. LD • $ 127 UNION ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.486.6037

Peninsula Grill Roadhouse with cozy fireplace, wings, burgs, and regional Northern fare. LD • BAR • $$ 14091 CENTER

RD. TRAVERSE CITY, 231.223.7200

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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

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

Little Bohemia Famous Olive Burger featured on Food Network. Established 1932, family tavern in The West End District, full menu, free off street parking, seasonal outdoor seating. LD 540 W. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.6925 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

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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

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 CITY,

231.943.2793

Milk & Honey Salads, sandwiches and homemade ice cream all made with local ingredients that are natural, GMOfree and organic when possible. Gluten-free options available. LD • BAR • $ 250 E FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1036 Minerva’s In the historic Park Place Hotel. Italian-American menu, elaborate Sun. brunch. BLD • BAR • $$ 300 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.5093

Mode’s Bum Steer Classic steakhouse serves tender, wellaged charbroiled Black Angus steaks, seafood, ribs, soup, sandwiches. LD • BAR • $$ 125 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE 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 AND 1209 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.0912 AND 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 • BAR $-$$ 135 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.9800

Patisserie Amie French bakery and bistro. BAR • LD • $-$$$ 237 LAKE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.9645

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

THE CROSS FAMILY JOHN CROSS FISHERIES | 209 BELVEDERE AVENUE, CHARLEVOIX | 231.547.2532

It’s as mom-and-pop as it gets. June Cross runs John Cross Fisheries, a Charlevoix institution since 1945, with her husband, Jack Cross Jr., and their children, Kellie Sutherland and Jack Cross III. Swing through the lake-worn screen door after school gets out, and you’ll likely spot a Cross grandkid deboning fish or gently setting a beautiful walleye fillet on ice for a traveling customer. Don’t miss the whitefish sausage and June’s expertly (and secretly) seasoned Three Fish Dip, rich with salmon, lake trout and whitefish. Or do as we did and snag a hunk of flaky and melt-in-your-mouth hot-smoked salmon to be the star of a breakfast bagel. —E.T.

ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.944.1733

Scalawags Whitefish and Chips A new location for ultrafresh 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

Sparks BBQ Smoking up the real thing—pulled pork and chicken, brisket, ribs and jerky. Don’t miss the BBQ Sundae.

LD • $-$$ 439 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.633.7800

Slate Prime cuts of beef and the freshest seafood with inspired toppings and sides. D • BAR • $$$ 250 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.5912

Sorellina Authentic Italian pasta, zuppa and insalate. LD •

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

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BUILD-YOUR-OWN BRUNCH BAGEL It’s the simplest do-ahead brunch for company you can imagine, and we’re all for easy.

Let friends and family start with a plain bagel canvas and adorn to their liking. Here’s what you need: Sliced cucumbers Smoked salmon Capers Fresh bagels Sprouts or baby greens Cream cheese Lemon slices or wedges Sliced radishes Cracked black pepper Shaved red onion

State Street Grille Downtown Traverse City sports bar featuring 11 big screens, bang bang shrimp, steaks, lobster mac and cheese, local beer, wine and spirits. LD • $-$$ 221 E. STATE ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.4263

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

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, 231.943.2500

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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 CITY, 231.929.090

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

WEST GRANDVIEW PARKWAY, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.0500 18” Lazy Susan

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

TRAVERSE CITY–EAST

Cottage Café Comfortable food, coffee and tea press pots, friendly service, reasonable prices in a unique Traverse City experience. BLD • $-$$ 472 Munson, Traverse City, 231.947.9261

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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 • $$ U.S. 31 N., ACME, 231.534.6000 La Señorita Bustling Mexican cantina with fajitas, jumbo margaritas. LD • BAR • $ 1245 S. GARFIELD AND 2455 N. US 31 S., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.8820

McGee’s No. 72 Gourmet burgers, fries, pizza and other sophisticated bar food. D • BAR • $$ 4341 M72 E., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.421.8800

Mr. C’s Pub and Grill Fine pub food with excellent wines and craft beers—paired with menu entrees for your convenience. LD • BAR • $$ M-72 E., WILLIAMSBURG, 231.267.3300 Randy’s Diner Soups, salads, sandwiches, all-you-can-eat cod. BLD • $ 1103 S. GARFIELD, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.0789 Red Mesa Grill Colorful spot with a fireplace, flights of tequila and Latin American cuisine. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1544 US31, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.938.2773

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 A new American smokehouse where farm-to-table and whole beast butchery meet the fire pits. Serving microbrews, wine, and liquor. LD • BAR •

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

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 • $-$$ 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

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

231.421.5506

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Rough-hewn eatery affords Apache Trout Grill a great 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

PepeNero From-scratch southern Italian cuisine. LD • BAR

• $$ 700 COTTAGEVIEW DR., STE. 30, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.1960

NEW Red Spire Brunch House Classic American fare:

breakfast and lunch all day. BL • $$ 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR., ST. 30, TRAVERSE 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

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

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

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

Tastes of Black Star Farms Matterhorn Grill Dinner featuring Leelanau Cheese Company raclette and wine samples. D • BAR • $$$ 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR. SUITE 35 (GRAND

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

TRAVERSE CITY–SOUTH

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

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

231.946.3991

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,

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

CITY. 231.943.1453

TRAVERSE COMMONS), TRAVERSE CITY. 231.941.1349

Trattoria Stella Hip locally sourced fare with an Italian accent. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 1200 W. ELEVENTH, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.8989

Tuscan Bistro Great patio, marina delivery and Mickey Cannon’s fresh bistro eats with Cajun and Italian influences.

BLD • BAR • $-$$ 12930 S. WEST BAY SHORE DR., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.7795

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 CITY, 231.943.2922

restaurant guide | dining BENZIE / MANISTEE / WEXFORD Mackinaw City

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.

Petoskey

Gaylord

Frankfort Beulah Benzonia

Traverse City

Onekama Manistee

Cadillac

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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.

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

231.889.3001

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

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

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

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

BL • $ 1681 BENZIE HWY. BENZONIA, 231.882.9565

LAC, 231.775.6751, FRANKFORT/ELBERTA

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

Bayview Grille Burgers, steaks, homemade beignets, liege waffles, wings, mussels and crabcakes at this casual eatery.

231.378.2000

BLD • $-$$ 727 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.8050, BAYVIEWGRILLE.COM

The Cabbage Shed Suds, and superb eats like seared scallops, rack of lamb and Ritz-crusted walleye. D • $-$$ 198

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

FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA, 231.352.9843

Hungry Tummy Restaurant Full breakfasts (chicken-fried steak, eggs and gravy ... ), pizza, broasted chicken and more.

Coho Locally sourced cuisine and a spacious patio overlooking Betsie Bay. Fantastic Happy Hour, fine wines, spirits and Michigan beers. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 320 MAIN ST.,

THOMPSONVILLE, 231.378.2554

BLD • BAR • $-$$ 226 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.5103

FRANKFORT, 231.352.6053

L’chayim Delicatessen NY-style deli with sandwiches and bagels. BL • $ 274 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.5221

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

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, 231.325.7070

ELBERTA, 231.352.8150

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

Platte River Inn Classic dining in a casual atmosphere.

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

Dinghy’s Legendary for smoked meats, including ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, turkey legs, chicken wings and fish fry. LD • BAR • $$ 415 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4702

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

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

Ursa Major Bistro Breakfast, burgers sandwiches. BLD •

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 ST.,

HONOR, 231.227.1200

231.882.9631

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

CADILLAC

After 26 Casual eatery dedicated to employing adults with developmental disabilities and cognitive impairment. BLD • $ 127 W. CASS ST., CADILLAC, 231.468.3526, AFTER26PROJECT.ORG

Blue Heron Cafe Dazzling upscale sandwiches, soups and salads as well as from-scratch pastries. BL • $ 304 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.5461

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

K RD., OVERLOOKING THE ELDORADO GOLF COURSE, CADILLAC, 231.779.3663

Clam Lake Beer Company 40 craft beers on tap, wood-fired pizzas, grilled angus burgers. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 106 MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.6150

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, 231.862.3212

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,

ST., MANISTEE. 231.887.4188

Blue Waters Café Breakfast, brunch, burgers, Mexican, sandwiches, seafood. BLD • BAR • $ 155 8TH ST., MANISTEE, 231.723.4501

Boathouse Grill Fresh seafood, steaks, burgers and sandwiches, nightly specials. LD • BAR • $-$$ 440 RIVER ST., MAN-

ISTEE, 231.723.2300

Bungalow Inn This former rustic cabin offers steak, ribs and fish-fry specials, perch. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1100 28TH ST., MANISTEE, 231.723.8000

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., ONEKAMA, 231.889.3734

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

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

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

Shay’s M22 Steaks, chops, whitefish. Emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients. Great wine and beer list. LD • BAR • $-$$ 4472 CRESCENT BEACH RD., ONEKAMA, 231.889.3121 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

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

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

FRANKFORT, 231.352.4114

L’chayim Delicatessen NY-style deli with sandwiches and bagels. BL • $-$$ 325 MAIN STREET, FRANKFORT, 231.352.5220 Lighthouse Café Robust breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, perch, liver and onions. BLD • $–$$ 735 FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA. 231.352. 5273

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

FRANKFORT, 231.352.6700

Mayfair Tavern Burgers, steaks, fish. LD • BAR $-$$ 515

FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA, 231.352.9136

Stormcloud Brewing Brewing Belgian-inspired ales to pair with inventive, smart bistro fare. LD • BAR • $-$$ 303 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.0118

The Manitou Whitefish, perch, duck with cherry sauce, ribs, steaks, seafood. Nine miles north of Frankfort on M-22.

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D • BAR • $$-$$$ 4349 NORTH SCENIC HWY., HONOR, 231.882.4761

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

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beer | drinks GEEK SPEAK: IPA NOMENCLATURE TO BOOST YOUR BREW CRED IBU An abbreviation for International Bitterness Units.

This is a parts per million measurement of the isohumulone acid that gives beer its bitter bite.

Dry Hopped The process of dosing a beer with hops postfermentation to extract aromatic oils without adding bitterness.

Oh hey, IPA Say hello to our latest picks.

SPINAL TAPPER IPA RIGHT BRAIN BREWERY, TRAVERSE CITY Built on a sturdy spine of North American malts and high acid Calypso hops, Right Brain’s staple IPA has intense flavors, assertive bitterness and a knee-buckling 7.5% ABV. Flashy herbal and citrus aromas are driven by a dry hop dose of Amarillo hops.

DIABOLICAL IPA NORTH PEAK BREWING COMPANY, TRAVERSE CITY Channeling the piney verve of its West Coast parentage (Chinook and Cascade hops), Diabolical packs a citrusy hop wallop balanced with smooth malt. Best in the company of a burger.

OWLMADILLO IPA BEARDS BREWERY, PETOSKEY An eminently crushable pseudo-New England-style IPA, Owlmadillo is driven by mosaic and amarillo hops exuding floral-tinged aromas of tropical fruit and tangerine. Dry, smooth and medium-bodied, this is an IPA for September uncrowded beach days.

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Double IPA India Pale Ale with alcohol in excess of 7.5%. Proceed with caution.

In the raging-bull market of local craft beer mania, India Pale Ale, better known by its ticker symbol, IPA, leads the charge. High-octane and aromatically supercharged with pine, citrus, tropical fruit and herbal aromas extracted from an everevolving catalogue of hop strains, IPAs span a wide chasm of styles from tongue-shreddingly bitter doubles to cloudy, citrus-driven New England IPAs. The North’s brewmeisters pour forth dozens of IPA iterations as small batch taproom

specials, seasonal releases and retail shelf staples. We did the hard work of guzzling through a few choice selections for your late summer enjoyment.

Traverse food and drinks editor Tim Tebeau writes from Petoskey. dining@traversemagazine.com. Dave Weidner is a freelance photographer based in Traverse City. dweidnerphoto@gmail.com.

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FIRING CLAY Gather up a bit of courage, round up some friends, and make for the sporting clay course.

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY ANDREW VANDRIE

SHOOTING SUCCESS • Focus on the target rather than the bead on barrel • Track the clay pigeon with your eyes, keep the barrel slightly below and in front of the target and squeeze the trigger when the clay reaches, or is near the apex of its rise • Avoid the pitfall of trying to “aim” the shotgun and instead point on instinct at the target

Designed to be challenging, competitive and deceptively fun, shooting sporting clays has something to offer both the wizened wingshooter and the uninitiated alike. The curiously addicting blend of mental focus, muscle memory and the satisfying sight of a clay pigeon bursting into dust will keep you coming back.

Sporting clays at its core is no different than shooting clay pigeons. However, rather than blasting away in an empty field, sporting clays is broken up into a course with several walk-to stands. Similar to holes on a golf course, each stand presents a new and distinct challenge.

Clays are tossed from two preset electronic throwers (controlled by switches in the booth) arranged to fling targets at maddening speeds, angles, and trajectories. Given this amount of curated mayhem, there will be misses (oh, will there be misses!). The trick is to not come unraveled, learn from the mistakes, and just keep shooting. Even experienced shooters will undoubtedly display some spectacular whiffs.

Shooters are provided with scorecards, but keeping track is up to group consensus.

BE SAFE: Shotguns are expected to be handled with respect and the maxims of firearm safety observed: Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, always keep the firearm unloaded

until ready to shoot, and never put a finger on the trigger until ready to fire.

GEAR UP: Bring along a pair of shooting or safety glasses and a reliable set of ear muffs/plugs. Electronic muffs will spare your ears—and still pick up your pals’ smack-talk between shots. One to check out: Howard Leight Impact Sport with a 22dB Noise Reduction Rating ($40, amazon.com).

TRY IT: While several Northern shooting clubs offer sporting clays, the course at Cedar Rod and Gun Club (crgc.org) tucked just outside of Cedar is a great introduction. Open Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm (May-September), the fees are a modest $20 for non-members. CRGC also offers rental shotguns for those without. Shooters should pack at least two 25-count boxes of shells and a handful of extras for reshoots, missed calls, etc.

A bird vest or any sort of jacket with large pockets to carry shells is helpful to keep hands free. Anticipate spending a solid hour and a half on the course. While the shooting is solo, sporting clays also boasts a great communal atmosphere.

Andrew VanDrie writes from Traverse City. vandrian@umich.edu.

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Arcadia Dunes PHOTO BY NATE RICHARDSON

The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve off M22 in Arcadia offers more than 3,600 acres packed with endless wonder and opportunity. From excellent mountain biking and hiking trails to stunning views of Lake Michigan from the top of a dune named Old Baldy or the universally accessible Overlook Trail, this preserve is the very essence of Northern Michigan. Along with the nearby Green Point Dunes, this property and more than 2,000 acres of adjacent farmland were protected by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Learn more about this special place and other protected areas at GTRLC.ORG. 88

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