The best things to do this month.

Juices that sing, coffee that soothes—all shine bright at a café that offers a cozy respite from Petoskey’s seasonal bustle. On a cold winter dawn, when the slate blue-gray of Little Traverse Bay ...

The historic Opera House will come alive with color and creativity at the Light the Darkness Art Fair, where juried artists and makers showcase original works in a lively, immersive setting. Visitors ...

Retreat to this NoMI snow globe, where forests replace four walls.

Leto's Osteria is a modern-Italian restaurant in Petoskey, Michigan, offering a hyper-seasonal, pasta-focused menu crafted by Chef Ray Kumm, with a focus on simple, yet flavorful … ...

A monastery on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula delivers delightful jam. On a windswept coast of the Upper Peninsula, a small band of devoted monks is carving out a life that balances work and worship.

Northern Michigan’s favorite competition returns! Who will make this year’s Red Hot Best list? Tell us who you think deserves the spotlight.

Folkies, music freaks and anyone craving a midwinter pick-me-up, it’s time. The Great Indoor Folk Festival returns to The ...

The time-honored tradition of a little cabin in the big Northwoods takes on extra enchantment during the hush of the offseason. Plan your next great escape in these cozy rentals. When the wind rattles ...

Sue Kurta’s farm could easily serve as inspiration for a Beatrix Potter illustration. Here, at this peaceful, 150-year-old homestead near Kingsley, cats romp through the green grass, and a phalanx of ...

Michigan rock hunting is a passion unlike anywhere on Earth, because we have the best darn beaches anywhere on Earth. Here is just about everything you need to get started, from where to look to what ...

Welcome to the 2024 RedHot Best Awards! The contest you know and love is back and hotter than ever! New categories, new stakes (nominate and vote once a day!) and NEW winners. Help vote your Northern ...