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		<title>Traverse City-Leelanau County -Northern Michigan always a magical beautiful place-come see why.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The economy might be shaky but a visit to Northern Michigan will make you forget that there is a problem in the world. Enjoy the quaint villages along the lakeshore, shop at one of a kind wine, cheese and artisian bread shops. Maybe you prefer a stroll on the miles of pristine sandy beaches. Build [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/lk-mi-006-300x225.jpg" alt="lk-mi-006" title="lk-mi-006" width="300" height="225" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-688" />The economy might be shaky but a visit to Northern Michigan will make you forget that there is a problem in the world. Enjoy the quaint villages along the lakeshore, shop at one of a kind wine, cheese and artisian bread shops. Maybe you prefer a stroll on the miles of pristine sandy beaches. Build a fire at night on the shore as you watch the stars twinkle in an endless sky. The air in Northern Michigan is clean and refreshing. You are greeted like a welcomed guest to share in this paradise. Make your plans to visit Northern Michigan today and make a memory that will last a lifetime. Visit Up North Vacation Rentals can help you start making those plans. <a href="http://http://www.visitupnorth.com"></p>
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		<title>Fall Family Fun!Glen Arbor-Empire Lake Michigan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:21:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the time of year for apples, pumpkins, leaves turning, and lots of Fall fun in Northern Michigan!  Stay in one of our great rentals and enjoy the following events and attractions!
Oct. 10- Glen Arbor Fall for Art
4th annual gallery tour. Prizes, food, beautiful art for viewing &#038; purchase.
Oct. 11- Northport Fall Festival
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s the time of year for apples, pumpkins, leaves turning, and lots of Fall fun in Northern Michigan!  Stay in one of our great rentals and enjoy the following events and attractions!</p>
<p>Oct. 10- <strong>Glen Arbor Fall for Art</strong><br />
4th annual gallery tour. Prizes, food, beautiful art for viewing &#038; purchase.</p>
<p>Oct. 11- <strong>Northport Fall Festival</strong></p>
<p>Oct. 17, 18 and 24, 25- <strong>Empire Haunted Hayrides</strong><br />
Travel in the dark down to the abyss of terror on a tractor &#8211; pulled haywagon through the haunted forest. Enjoy eerie theatrics, startling events, ghouls and spooks. Hang on to your loved ones and hope you make it back for hot cider and donuts. </p>
<p>Oct. 18- <strong>Haunted Lighthouse in Northport</strong></p>
<p>Oct. 25- <strong>Fall Festival and Swiss Steak Dinner in Empire</strong><br />
Swiss Steak Dinner $9/per person and Silent Auction, Crafts, Baked Goods &#038; Pies </p>
<p>Oct. 25- <strong>Leland Fall Frenzy</strong><br />
Sales and more!</p>
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<p>Ongoing attractions:<br />
<strong>Jacob&#8217;s Corn Maze in Traverse City</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.jacobs-corn-maze.com/">http://www.jacobs-corn-maze.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Traverse City Farmer&#8217;s Market</strong><br />
Saturday&#8217;s in Downtown Traverse City</p>
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		<title>Northern Michigan travels. Tell us where you like to go. Is there a special beach, hiking trail, diner?Northport, Leland, Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Suttons Bay, Interlochen.We want to know!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:56:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visiting the great &#8220;Up North&#8221; is an experience to be shared. With miles of pristine waters, big blue skies, miles of hiking and biking, star gazing, festivals, nature watching and well the list just goes on and on. Whether it is baseball or fudge, napping under a tree or dining at your fav eatery, we [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/kids.jpg'><img src="http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/kids.jpg" alt="" title="kids" width="200" height="135" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-307" /></a><a href='http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/boats1.jpg'><img src="http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/boats1-225x300.jpg" alt="" title="boats1" width="225" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-308" /></a><strong>Visiting the great &#8220;Up North&#8221; is an experience to be shared. With miles of pristine waters, big blue skies, miles of hiking and biking, star gazing, festivals, nature watching and well the list just goes on and on. Whether it is baseball or fudge, napping under a tree or dining at your fav eatery, we want to know. Feel free to post your pics and tips. Have a great summer. </strong><br />
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		<title>State/National Parks Leelanau County Grand Traverse County</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 17:35:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a host of beautiful state parks that are perfect for hiking, site seeing, picnicing and more. General information is listed below. If you need a cottage or home to stay in while you enjoy the area, Visit Up North Vacation Rentals has some terrific accommodations. www.visitupnorth.com .Their seasoned staff knows the area well [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a host of beautiful state parks that are perfect for hiking, site seeing, picnicing and more. General information is listed below. If you need a cottage or home to stay in while you enjoy the area, Visit Up North Vacation Rentals has some terrific accommodations. <a href="http://www.visitupnorth.com/">www.visitupnorth.com</a> .Their seasoned staff knows the area well if you need more information.<img src="http://www.visitupnorth.com/images/northport6-thumb.jpg" align="right" /></p>
<p><strong>Leelanau State Park</strong> -15310 N. Lighthouse Point Rd. Northport-Located at the tip of the little finger on Leelanau Peninsula. Over 1300 acres are waiting for your visit. Museum,Lighthouse, 8.5 miles of hiking/skiing trails and picnic/playground area.</p>
<p><strong>Traverse City State Park</strong>-1132 US 31 North Traverse City-Traverse City State Park is a completely developed 47 acre,urban park that features a quarter mile of sandy beach on the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay.</p>
<p><strong>Kehl Lake Natural Area</strong>- Kehl Road Northport-Leelanau Conservancy&#8217;s <a href="http://www.theconservancy.com/kehl-lake.php">www.theconservancy.com/kehl-lake.php</a> 180 acre preserve contains shoreline along the county&#8217;s last private undeveloped lake. Includes a two mile hiking area.</p>
<p><strong>Manitou Passage Underwater Preserve</strong>-Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore <a href="http://www.michiganpreserves.org/manitou.htm">www.michiganpreserves.org/manitou.htm</a> The Manitou Passage Underwater Preserve offers divers a variety of Lake Michigan attractions-from historic dock ruins to fascinating shipwrecks of two centuries.<img src="http://www.visitupnorth.com/photos/glenarbor2.jpg" align="right" /></p>
<p><strong>Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore</strong>-9922 Front St. Empire-Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore encompasses a 60 km(35 mile) stretch of Lake Michigan&#8217;s eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou Islands. Includes forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena. Alligator Trail is three loops of 2-3 mile trails. Horses are permitted on this trail.</p>
<p><strong>Muncie Lake Pathway-</strong> Rennie Lake Road Traverse City-11.5 miles of groomed ski, hiking, bike trail. Five loops in trail.<img src="http://www.antrimcounty.org/media/government/tn_kayakersbarnes_1.jpg" align="right" /></p>
<p><strong>Antrim County Barnes Park</strong>-Barnes Park Road M-88 &#038; US 31 Eastport- Located in the northwest lower Michigan on Lake Michigan. Park features camping, 1200&#8242; sandy beach, picnic/play area.</p>
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<p>Need a map? Stop in and pick up your <strong>free </strong>map at  &#8221;Visit Up North Vacation Rentals&#8221; 441 East Front St. Traverse City.</p>
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