Stories tagged: "Traverse City"

Local
Local Michigan Civil War Soldier’s Grave Finally Gets Headstone

The grave of a man who served in the US Civil War has been formally marked at a northern Michigan cemetery.

Associated Press Associated Press January 30, 2023 1:39 pm EST
Culture Mike King fell in love with the slopes at an early age. (Courtesy/Ella Skrocki via Instagram)
Culture Michigan Skier Mike King Gets His Mojo Back in New Documentary Film

Adventure athlete Mike King is taking his new ski documentary Lake Effect across the state in a series of special pop-up screenings and events. The project was shot entirely in Michigan—and it’s 30 minutes of ‘pure fun’ in the Winter-Water Wonderland.

Joseph Beyer Joseph Beyer January 19, 2023 10:24 am EST
Lifestyle (Snlaverty via Wikimedia Commons)
Lifestyle 9 Things You Didn’t Know About the Old Northern Michigan Asylum

Once a psychiatric hospital, now an upscale shopping and dining experience, the old Northern Michigan Asylum grounds are an unforgettable stop on any Up North road trip.

Lisa Green Lisa Green January 11, 2023 1:24 pm EST
Food & Drink (Courtesy/Journeyman Distillery)
Food & Drink It’s Hot Toddy Day. Here’s How to Celebrate—Michigan Style.

Jan. 11 is Hot Toddy Day. And for those of us living through another Michigan winter, the cocktail can lift spirits, liven up parties and maybe even help quell a sore throat.

Joseph Beyer Joseph Beyer January 11, 2023 8:17 am EST
Sports (Courtesy/Crystal Mountain via Pure Michigan)
Sports 6 Winter Sports Parks in Michigan to Check Out Before Spring Arrives

They’re only here for the winter—so get in on the fun while you can at these Michigan sports destinations.

Lisa Green Lisa Green December 15, 2022 1:02 pm EST

trending

Chicago White Sox baseball pitcher Ray Herbert smiles March 5, 1964, in Sarasota, Fla. Herbert, a 1962 American League All-Star winning pitcher who threw batting practice for his hometown Detroit Tigers for decades after retiring, died peacefully in Plymouth, Mich., on Dec. 20, 2022, five days after his 93rd birthday. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin, File) Sports Ray Herbert, Detroit Tigers Sandlot Ace and 1962 AL All-Star, Dies
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) Lifestyle Don’t Like Phil’s Forecast? Check Out These Rodents Instead.
Local Michigan Woman Finds $15K Outside White Lake Gas Station
Culture 8 Books for Staying Home and Reading All Winter—Fiction Edition
Local Downtown Rochester lights up for the annual "Big Bright Light Show." (Courtesy/Big Bright Light Show via Facebook)
Local 7 Michigan Cities that Always Go Big for the Holidays

Even for a busy man on the move, Santa Claus must know that Michigan is the place to be this season.

Joseph Beyer Joseph Beyer December 8, 2022 3:59 pm EST
Local Downtown Rochester lights up for the annual "Big Bright Light Show." (Courtesy/Big Bright Light Show via Facebook)
Local 7 Michigan Cities that Always Go Big for the Holidays

Even for a busy man on the move, Santa Claus must know that Michigan is the place to be this season.

Joseph Beyer Joseph Beyer December 7, 2022 3:43 pm EST