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Traverse City-Leelanau County -Northern Michigan always a magical beautiful place-come see why.

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 [...]

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals Growing Green. Protecting our earth & making your stay a better one.

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals is “growing” their business green. We recognize the importance of a healthy environment, using energy wisely, recycling and any practice that makes our footprint lighter. We look for green practices everyday and implement them in our cottages, homes and condos. We encourage our owners and guests to do the same [...]

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!

Visiting the great “Up North” 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 [...]

For those with disabilities lodging at Visit Up North Northern Michigan

Handicapped accessible hiking trails offer great opportunities for everyone. Check out these beautiful locations.
Boardman Lake Trail,Traverse City- A gorgeous 2-mile lakeside trail offers wheelchair-able pathway. East shore south end of the lake. Park at Hall Park.
www.traversetrails.org/boardman-lake-trail.shtml
Ransom Lake Preserve, Lake Ann -Smooth path along a beautiful Northern Michigan stream. End up at a wheelchair accessible lakeside deck, and try [...]

Bug Off-What to do when you are Up North

We love summer, but we don’t love the bugs that want to share summer with us. With a few simple precautions, you can enjoy the outdoors this summer. Before you step outside it’s important to remember a few basics when it comes to dodging bugs. For starters, apply repellent before leaving home and reapply every [...]

Where is the Beach? East Grand Traverse Bay, Bowers Harbor, Good Harbor, Michigan

One thing you can always find in this area are some of the best freshwater beaches in the world. From kid-friendly beaches with playgrounds to “out of the way” beaches for those looking for solitude. One of these great beach locations is just right for you.
Bayside Park-East Grand Traverse Bay off of US 31 North south [...]

Leelanau County Farmers Markets Have Begun!

Taste locally grown produce and pick up some locally grown flowers. The “traveling” market has started in Suttons Bay and the other locales will start in June.
http://www.leelanau.cc:80/farmersmarkets.asp
The Leelanau Farmers Market locations, dates, and hours of operation are as follows:
Suttons Bay: May 16 – October 17 Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Empire: June 13 – [...]

State/National Parks Leelanau County Grand Traverse County

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 [...]

Signs of Spring! Cherry Blossom Tour Coming Soon!

Cherry Blossom Tour Set For May 16
Volunteers are announcing plans to hold the Second Annual Leelanau Cherry Blossom Tour on Saturday, May 16, with tour buses complete with local guides dparting from and returning to Eagles Ridge Conference Center in Peshawbestown.
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has joined founding organizations the [...]

Happy Earth Day! Visit Up North Likes to Be Green!

As a vacation rental management company, we feel that we can make conscious efforts to encourage green practices in our vacation rentals, offices, and beyond! How do we do that?
We give reusable grocery totes to everyone that stays with us.
We use environmentally friendly cleaners.
We encourage the use of EVA, biodegradable shower liners in our rentals. [...]

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