Inside Upnorth: The Complete T

UPDATED FOR 2019

Now, for the first time, the most complete, all-season tour, sport and country living guide to Michigan's great Upnorth.

Are you planning a visit? INSIDE UPNORTH reviews local restaurants, bars, brew pubs and wineries so that you can get the most out of the best eating and drinking experience north of Chicago.

Got kids? INSIDE UPNORTH details all the exciting things the area offers for children of all ages, including a guided Adventure Tour of downtown Traverse City.

Do you paddle, swim, bike or hike? We've got the skinny on the best beaches, trails, rivers and races.

Are you interested in the history of the area? INSIDE UPNORTH has found a whole slew of stories covering the first, Native inhabitants to the first settlers, from the lumber era to the beginning of tourism. We also highlight area geology, agriculture, weather, wildflowers and birds.

Thinking of moving here? INSIDE UPNORTH covers housing, schools, jobs and the hottest area industries.

Spread through INSIDE UPNORTH you’ll find Taylor’s Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge, where local author Jodee Taylor demonstrates everything from “How to Make Fudge” to “How to Find Morels” to “How to Pee in the Woods.”

Got a dog? INSIDE UPNORTH shows you all the trails, parks and beaches where you and your best friend can unleash the fun.

Also included in INSIDE UPNORTH:

…Fall Fun: corn mazes, color tours, wine tours, apple orchards, hauntings

…Tours and Hangouts for Motorcylists

…Fishing the Boardman, Manistee and Au Sable Rivers

…Surfing the Great Lakes

…Horsemanship Culture and Competitions

…Area Museums, Galleries and Antiques

…Tours of Leelanau County and Old Mission Peninsula

…Best Area Hauntings and Spooky Spots

…A Hunters Guide to Area Game

…Short Reviews of Area Golf Courses

…Downhill Ski Resort and Cross-Country Trail Reviews

…Plus, a Complete Calendar to Local Events

INSIDE UPNORTH is highly illustrated — full of maps, diagrams, photographs and drawings.

NOTE: INSIDE UPNORTH updates periodically due to retail, restaurant and seasonal changes. If it isn't available today, it will be tomorrow.

"We have been "up north" in Michigan many times, but I'm always looking for new and interesting things to do and places to go. This book provided great information on all the little areas surrounding Traverse City. The authors have a lot of information such as best hikes, restaurants, and a plethora of outdoor activities for this amazing area. I highly recommend this book to anyone travelling in this area." AR

"This friendly, well organized guide should be packed in in any suiycase heading to the Grand Traverse Bay area. Great for foodies as well as those who love the outdoors. A fun, informative read too!" KE