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

visitupnorth — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:22:46 +0000

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 beaches under cool fall skies. Sip warm toddies and build a fire at night on the shore as you watch the stars twinkle in an endless sky. Snuggle up in front of a roaring fire at the end of the day. 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.

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

visitupnorth — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:58:59 +0000

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 and Recreational Land Annual Pass”Â that is good all over the UnitedÂ States including Northern Michigan.Follow this link for your yearly pass.

http://usparks.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=usparks&cdn=travel&tm=177&gps=328_962_728_413&f=10&su=p531.31.152.ip_p531.29.420.ip_p284.8.150.ip_&tt=2&bt=1&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.recreation.gov/

PassesÂ can be purchased at local state parks as well as any DNR location. Annual passes forÂ those residing in the stateÂ of Michigan are $24.00 for non- resident $29.00. Daily passes $6.00 resident $8.00 non-resident. For more details about purchasing Michigan state passesÂ click on link below.

Â Â http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365-82938–,00.html

Video of Leelanau and the Sleeping Bear Dunes in 1949!

visitupnorth — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:56:36 +0000

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 today! Come and experience an almost untouched gem that is Northern Michigan.

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!

visitupnorth — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:56:18 +0000

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 want to know. Feel free to post your pics and tips. Have a great summer.
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