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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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One big reason to Visit Up North- Grand Traverse Bay

Grand Traverse Bay is located off Lake Michigan in Northern Michigan. The bay is 32 miles long, 10 miles wide, and up to 620 feet deep in spots. It is divided into two arms by the Old Mission Peninsula which is divided into East and West Grand…
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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…
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Old Mission Peninsula- Northern Michigan. Stay for a month and save!

Staying for a month in beautiful Northern Michigan is easy at these terrific rates. Just outside of Traverse City, the Old Mission Peninsula is a stunning location situated between East and West Grand Traverse Bay. Surrounded by breathtaking…
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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…