In this issue

Up North Dog Heroes, Plus Spring Adventures for All! / Hike The Jordan Valley Pathway / Explore! Cedar's Polish Paradise / Tweet! Bring More Birds to Your Backyard.

Creating Art & Community

Jenny Clare’s love of art is designed to include us all.

3 mins

WINE WITH A VIEW

Soak up some springtime sunshine (bevy in hand) at these local wineries with bright blue bay views and plenty of outdoor seating.

2 mins

The Cat Ladies of Benzie County

I think you’re either a “cat person” or not. Is there an in between? I don’t know.

3 mins

BACKYARD BIRDWATCHING

Here’s the secret: If you want your backyard to be bird-friendly, start with bugs.

1 min

DOGS. OF. THE. NORTH.

IT’S ONLY NATURAL THAT NORTHERN MICHIGAN DOGS WOULD BE KNOWN FOR ADVENTURE, SERVICE, FARM LIFE AND, OF COURSE, WATER. HERE ARE SIX WHO JOYFULLY LIVE THOSE LIVES IN THE NORTH.

7 mins

EPIC DAY HIKE

THE JORDAN VALLEY PATHWAY IN A DAY. HIKE ALONG AS EACH MILE IS CAPTURED IN PHOTOS AND WORDS THAT DON'T JUST INSTRUCT, THEY INSPIRE.

6 mins

A Beautiful Heritage Reborn

THERE’S A POLISH PROVERB, “FATE THROWS FORTUNE, BUT NOT EVERYONE CATCHES.” IT MUST HAVE BEEN FATE THAT BROUGHT KATHLEEN BITTNER KOCH UNWITTINGLY TO CEDAR. BUT IT WAS TO THE GOOD FORTUNE OF ALL.

5 mins

The new urban cottage

WHAT TO DO WITH A VACANT LOT ON HARBOR SPRINGS’ WATERFRONT? THE COTTAGE COMPANY ANSWERS THE QUESTION WITH A MODERN INTERPRETATION OF COTTAGE THAT BLENDS BEAUTIFULLY WITH ITS GRACIOUS OLD NEIGHBORHOOD.

3 mins

The Timeless cottage

A SEASONED NORTHERN MICHIGAN DESIGN-AND-BUILD TEAM CREATES A NEW HOME THAT FITS PERFECTLY INTO A VENERABLE OLD RESORT COMMUNITY.

4 mins

Pooch-Friendly Preserves

Many preserves and natural areas are dog-friendly, but remember, state law requires all dogs to be leashed (yes, even really well-behaved ones). Three local conservancies share some doggy do’s and don’ts.

1 min

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