The Buzz at G.T. Butterfly House & Bug Zoo: Learn about the Monarch
The G.T. Butterfly House & Bug Zoo took flight this May for its first full season. We stopped by to get the background buzz about one of Michigan's favorite fliers: the monarch butterfly.
Grand Traverse YMCA Summer Family Fit Program 

The Grand Traverse YMCA is offering a free Summer Family Fit Program for YMCA Members. Find out how the YMCA can inspire your family to live a healthy and active lifestyle this summer!

Help capture your baby's first year.

30 photo cards that you can use to capture your baby’s first year in weeks, months and memorable moments. Add a card to your baby pictures and you will never forget when your little one slept through the night, rolled over or said mama for the first time.
Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm and Boutique
Tucked in between Frankfort and Benzonia is a 145-acre haven, Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm. Fall in love with these gentle giants after learning some fun facts and seeing what the farm and Alpaca Boutique have to offer! 
Kids Summer Classes and Camps at Crooked Tree Arts Center
Beginning in June and running through August, Crooked Tree Arts Center will be offering classes and camps geared for youth ranging from Pre-K to high school. Learn what popular art camps are being offered this summer.
Introducing the New MyNorthTickets
 
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Northern Michigan Recipes: Summer S’mores Gone Local
Check out what happened when we invited some of our favorite local foods purveyors to a s’more-and-even-more bonfire party!  Learn all the fun renditions of the classic campfire snack.
Kristie Yaakoby Memorial Triathlon in Leland Supports Cancer Research
They say you can run from your troubles. But Leland student Talia Yaakoby would rather run, bike and swim for a cure. At just 13 years old, Yaakoby founded and organized the Kristie Yaakoby Memorial Triathlon to honor her late mother, who battled cancer. Find out how to participate in the triathlon on June 20th.
For the Best of Northern Michigan

This year 15,000+ voters weighed in on 100 things they love about Northern Michigan. Find the best hotels to stay with kids, the best kids menus and a boatload of family fun activities in the Red Hot Best June issue + we'll send you 12 more issues of Traverse Magazine, all for just $27.95! 
Michigan Legacy Art Park Hosts Fairies & Forts
What better way to usher in the celebration of long summer days than to sing, dance and use your imagination in a natural setting. Craft, hike and enjoy a concert featuring Miriam Pico at Michigan Legacy Art Park’s "Fairies and Forts". Get the details.
Video: The Botanic Garden in Traverse City
The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park has officially reopened its 25-acre garden and outdoor recreation center for the 2015 summer season. Be sure to visit this beautiful attraction. It's a fun activity for the whole family! 
Just in Time for Father's Day

Featuring the UpNorth Michigan Campfire logo, this uniquely soft t-shirt already feels like a well-worn favorite! Be sure to shop the UpNorth Campfire Collection.
 
Recipe: Fluffy Peanut Butter & Jelly Pancakes
This is the perfect excuse for everyone to eat peanut butter and jelly for breakfast! Big thanks to Michelle Rodriguez for sharing this yummy recipe.
S'mores Fest at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Join Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for the second annual S’mores Fest, set for June 19th-21th. The weekend celebration will have activities for Resort overnight guests of all ages, including a S’mores Cooking Clinic with Resort Pastry Chef Stephanie Elwell. A variety of s’mores-themed dishes & drinks will also be available for the public.
A Michigan Girl's Favorite Jewelry Piece

This Petoskey Stone Beach Comber flip flop necklace with a  sterling silver top is the perfect summer accessory. The Beach Comber collection features one of Northern Michigan's truly unique stones, the Petoskey stone, also known as Michigan's state stone.  Shop all of Korner Gem's Beach Comber Collection on Shop MyNorth.  
Appreciating Northern Michigan Water
Sometimes leaving the Great Lakes State instills a greater appreciation for all the wonderful things that Northern Michigan offers, like the abundance of freshwater. Molly Ames Baker writes about her trip to the desert and how it provided some fresh perspective.
Great News You May Have Missed...
MyNorth Photo of the Day: Flying High! 
Big thanks to Robert Pool for sending in this photo of the day of a parasailer in Leelanau County! Be the next MyNorth Photo of the Day and send your great Northern Michigan shot to photo@traversemagazine.com.

Glenn Wolff Sleeping Bear Dunes T-shirt


This shirt has the wonderful Glenn Wolff watercolor map of the Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore on the back and the MyNorth compass point over the heart—a favorite for both men and women.
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6.26-7.5 | Dr. Dolittle - the Musical
The famous Doctor lights up the stage in this magical tale of adventure, unlikely friendships and talking animals.
6.27 | Traverse City Roller Derby Doubleheader
Traverse City Roller Derby faces off against Ann Arbor Derby Dimes in a double header. Action starts at 5:00pm.
 
7.1 | Summer Sounds Concert Featuring Joshua Davis
As seen on NBC's The Voice, Joshua Davis writes songs that blend the roots of American music with gritty rock n' roll and vintage soul. 
7.2 | The Quest - Something Fresh 
A journey to reconnect K-12 youth throughout northwest Michigan to their own sources of creativity, power and voice while cultivating a healthy relationship with food and the fine arts.
7.5-7.26 | Great Lakes Equestrian Festival
Join the fun at Flintfields Horse Park where you can watch exciting Grand Prix show jumping featuring top riders from across the county. Enjoy boutique shopping, great food and family fun activities.
7.17-7.18 | Alice in Wonderland
Join this inquisitive heroine as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game!
Ongoing | Great Lakes Discovery Sails
Experience the science and spirit of the Great Lakes through hands-on, experiential learning activities aboard a tall ship schooner. Discover the Great Lakes, view the stars, or even a meteor shower!
 
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