Dive Into February with the Traverse City Polar Plunge
EXIT Northern Shores Realty 6 years ago

This winter started off frigid and has since eased off for more temperate weather. Don't look now, but there's a deep freeze on the way and a rather unusual way to celebrate it. 

Back for another year, the Traverse City Polar Plunge dives into February for a very deserving cause. Located at North Peak and Kilkenney's in Downtown Traverse City, you'll have the chace to raise money for the Special Olympics by taking a dip in a pool right on Front Street! 

The event is just one of 28 similar pl...
The North American Vasa: A Northern Michigan Tradition
EXIT Northern Shores Realty 6 years ago

Locals know, if you want to make it through winter, you've got to do something you love and you have to have something you're excited about. For hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts all over Northern Michigan, both of those requirements come together into one big weekend: the North American Vasa! 

The Vasa is an annual tradition that takes place on the Vasa Pathways on Traverse City's East Side. With the start/finish at Timber Ridge, skiers of all ages take off for a variety of events under the sh...
Small Town Fun: 2017 Acme Fall Festival
EXIT Northern Shores Realty 6 years ago

The charms of small town living is alive and well in Acme! Just east of Traverse City, Acme's Fall Festival is a real treat for the whole family. 

We love all of the area festivals and celebrations that run throughout the year. It's these activities that bring the community together and honor the seasonal traditions that have marked Northern Michigan living for decades. Harvest time is a special chance to enjoy the foods, the fall colors, and the family fun that marks the season in our area. 
Small Towns, Big Events: Traverse City Film Festival
EXIT Northern Shores Realty 6 years ago

Northern Michigan might be home to a number of small towns and cities, but that doesn't mean for a second that there is nothing going on. Far from it! We're lucky to be home to dozens of world-class events all year long. One of the absolute favorites, of course, is the Traverse City Film Festival. Since 2006, the festival has grown into an absolutely landmark for Northern Michigan, turning the eyes of the film industry north for five days each summer. 

From July 25-30, over 100 features and 1...
Elk Rapids' Art Scene
EXIT Northern Shores Realty 6 years ago

There's plenty to do in Northern Michigan, but when you're done on the water or in the woods, why not stop into the local art gallery?

Twisted Fish Gallery in Elk Rapids is home to a year-round celebration of art, but every summer, but their weekly exhibitions really bring that love to life. This July, they're hosting From Within II, a collection of pieces from twenty different artists offering up a wide-ranging and eclectic mix of media, from paintings, sculptures, and a line-blurring array...
Small Town Charms: Boyne City's Morel Festival
EXIT Northern Shores Realty 6 years ago

If there's anything quite as charming or quite as fun as a small-town festival, we'd love to know what it is! Boyne City takes center stage in Northern Michigan this weekend with the National Morel Festival! 

Yep, we're excited. Just a short drive north of our Elk Rapids office sits the town of Boyne City. Every year, on the weekend after Mother's Day, Boyne City plays host to the National Morel Festival. Now in its 57th year, the event is truly a mark of spring, and a sign that small-town li...
Small Town Events And Big Time Fun In Elk Rapids!
EXIT Northern Shores Realty 7 years ago

There's a lot of charm that comes with living in a small, fun-loving community like you'll find in Northern Michigan. The close-knit and inclusive environment you grew up in still exists, and like the events in Elk Rapids this month, they're still an absolute treat. 

Up North, there's always something going on. We're taking a look at some of the family-friendly events on the calendar for March in the small town of Elk Rapids. The Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce has a very up-to-date calendar t...
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