
Harbor Springs Festival of the Book
The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a gathering of nationally known presenters for a celebration of their books and the stories.
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Thanksgiving is a busy weekend in Northern Michigan as several special events kick off the holiday season in style. While Black Friday is busy everywhere, in Northern Michigan it is more personal with shopkeepers greeting you to announce their specials.

The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a gathering of nationally known presenters for a celebration of their books and the stories.

Charlevoix, Michigan celebrates Ground Hog Day with this celebration that includes games, food, music, prizes, awards, and more.

There are many Easter Egg Hunts and activities to be enjoyed by families throughout Northern Michigan each spring.

Historic Mill Creek has 625 acres along Lake Huron, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, a reconstructed saw mill, mill dam, and more.

The Harbor Springs History Museum offers a unique look at the history of the community, starting with the first Catholic missionaries.

Wilderness State Park’s 2,582 acres of natural area and 4,492 acres of wilderness area make this a great place to explore all year ’round.

Why do people enjoy being up north so much? Find out what makes being up north feel special with our list of Northern Michigan specialties.

Little Traverse Conservancy protects land and scenic areas and provides opportunities for all of us to appreciate the environment.

Charlevoix has beaches on Lake Michigan and also offers the warmer swimming waters of inland lake beaches on Lake Charlevoix.