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Category Archives: Parks

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Elk Rapids getaways. Take a vacation and stay here

The beautiful, sandy shores of Elk Rapids attracts boaters, day trippers and sunbathers to this wonderful part of northern Michigan. Scroll down for rentals and more about Elk Rapids!

Arrow HausClose to the town of Elk Rapids! 3 brm/1 1/2 ba cottage on Birch Lake. Sand-bottom swimming. Will sleep 8 w/ 1 Q, 2 F, [...]

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