It’s one of those sunny days in Suttons Bay, MI, that makes you think spring is maybe half-way around the corner. Today I’m eating at Martha’s Leelanau Table. The restaurant is in an old-fashioned, red, re-purposed farmhouse. Inside it’s bright and airy, with walls painted yellow and statuettes of…
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To live on the northern shores of Lake Michigan is to frequently confront the ancient past — whether in the form of Petoskey stones, or the glacial topography of dunes, moraines, erratic boulders, and kettle bogs. As a kid, I vacationed with my family on the Atlantic, where life is teeming…
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What says Northern Michigan winter more than plaid, fleece and fur? Here’s a look at the best funky, functional and fabulous winter gear finds out there (along with a few tips on where to get outdoors and enjoy them!): Mittens from Michigan Baabaazuzu. This is a long-standing winter-wear buzzword…
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Enjoying winter in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is best done in company. Sharing the experience of the outdoors bonds families and friends together, leads us to meet new people, enriches our learning, and keeps us safe as we recreate in ever-changing weather conditions; these…
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For lovers of leafy greens, nothing beats a Caesar Salad — especially one made with a homemade dressing. Here’s the scoop on finding great local greens this winter along with a cool trick for growing your own on the window sill from salvaged scraps. Anchovy filets, egg yolk, garlic and Dijon mustard…
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