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Category Archives: Beaches

AOL lists Traverse City one of ten top beaches in the U.S.A.

If beautiful beaches aer your thing look no further. Visit Traverse City Michigan! Rent a cottage or condo with Visit Up North Vacation Rentals. Call today 800-901-8922.
8. Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City’s tawny beaches and towering dunes merit the moniker Malibu of Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore features wilderness islands, trails through diverse ecosystems, and [...]

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

The economy might be a little 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 [...]

Jet Ski Rentals/Pontoons/Boats Traverse City,Suttons Bay,Northport,Glen Arbor,Elk Rapids, Leland, Grand Traverse Bay

One more great activity you can enjoy on our many lakes. These rental companies will bring your boat rental to the nearest public boat launch of the lake that you are staying on. Call for rates and reserve your boat/ski today.
Suttons Bay Boat Rentals-231-633-5700.Renting Pontoons,canoes.Free delivery.
Sunset Water Sports- www.sunsetwatersports.com   Renting Ski boats,jet skis,pontoons,water trampolines.Free delivery.      

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Beach etiquette so we all can keep enjoying our beautiful beaches in Northern Michigan

Take your trash with you:
Not only is trash and food waste on the beach an eyesore that can end up suffocating sealife, it attracts birds and wildlife that end up defecating on the sand. This ends up contributing to the already problematic sewage problem, says Nancy Stoner, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s clean [...]

Michigan State Parks/National Park Passes Leland, Empire, Northport, Lake Michigan when you Visit Up North

Visiting Northern Michigan is an exciting adventure with so many places to see. Among the many places to enjoy are our national parks and beaches. To keep these beautiful parks clean and protected guests, will now need a visitors’ park pass. You can purchase a state park pass now called “America the Beautiful National Parks [...]

Hotel vs Vacation home. Why choose a vacation rental. Visit Up North

The process for renting a vacation home differs from booking a hotel room. One of the many benefits is working with a property management company that has the expertise to make staying at a cottage or home headache free. Their personal interest in your stay and knowledge of the property are far beyond that of [...]

Water Safety Tips Northern Michigan Be safe when you Visit Up North

These general water safety tips will help you stay safe in and around the water.
Learn to swim.The best thing anyone can do to stay safe is to learn to swim. Always swim with a buddy;never swim alone. The American Red Cross has swimming courses for people of all ages. Contact a local Red Cross chapter.
Swim [...]

Amazing location on sugar sand beach Omena Michigan near Northport & Suttons Bay

This is a dream come true location. Sugar sand beach, privacy and beautiful accommodations all can be yours. Call us

at 800-901-8922 and reserve today.
Don’t miss the chance to stay at this artistic, contemporary home that overlooks a breathtaking sugar sand beach right out the front door. This very private home is shaded by beautiful [...]

Video of Leelanau and the Sleeping Bear Dunes in 1949!

Take a step back in time and enjoy this short tourism documentary on Northern Michigan from somewhere around 1950. It features the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Lake, Interlochen, Traverse City and other areas that we have cottages and homes. The really neat thing is that a lot of our area looks just like this [...]

Glen Arbor-Lake Michigan Condo open all year long.

Beautiful condo getaway on Lake Michigan is a perfect escape for 1 or 2 couples or a small family. Great in the winter as a cozy getaway or a can’t be beat summer rental with premier beach. This stretch of beach cannot be beat for beach fun, star gazing, long walks on the beach or [...]

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600 West Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
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