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New ropes course debuts at Camp Sancta Maria this summer in Gaylord
Camp Sancta Maria will debut a new ropes course designed to enhance its adventure and faith formation programs. The St. Pier Giorgio Frassati Ropes Course will open for the 2026 summer season, according to a community announcement. The course is named after St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, an Italian Catholic mountain climber, and will encourage campers to grow physically, emotionally and spiritually, according to the announcement. More than a replacement The project follows the March 2025 ice storm that damaged several high-ropes elements at the camp. Instead of simply replacing what was lost, camp leadership aimed to create a more visible and accessible experience for future campers. “This project reflects who Camp Sancta Maria is at its core,” The Rev. Bob Spezia, president of the camp's board of trustees, said in the announcement. “We are committed to helping young people encounter Christ through authentic friendship, adventure, challenge and the beauty of God’s creation.” The course can accommodate up to 16 campers at a time and includes multiple skill levels designed for a range of ages and abilities. Features include 16 high-ropes elements and a quick descent experience. The cost of the project is $180,000. Camp Sancta Maria offers a Catholic summer
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Northern Michigan town’s summer concert series gets people dancing every Friday night
GAYLORD, MI - If your Friday night routine needs a refresh, Gaylord’s summer outdoor concert series might be just what you need to help you find your summer groove. These 14 free downtown concerts are a popular draw, bringing locals and visitors alike to Claude Shannon Park for some good tunes and even some dancing.
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This Amish-Owned Michigan Dairy Sells Old-Fashioned Milk And Ice Cream Worth The Drive
A good dairy stop should make you feel slightly more optimistic about humanity and fully committed to buying something cold, creamy, or wrapped in deli paper. This one has that rare road-trip magic where the errand becomes the point of the drive. The shelves feel orderly, the cases look generous,...
Up North Voice
Weekly Fishing Report: May 27
Did you catch a Master Angler fish? The Master Angler program includes more than 45 species for which you can compete for honors. The Master Angler Patch is awarded to all entries meeting the established minimum length for each species. Visit Michigan.gov/MasterAngler to apply. All anglers ages 17 and older...
Petoskey News Review
Gobblers of Waters family restaurant handed down to the next generation
It may have been April’s Fools Day, but there was no fooling around when Erica Behrenwald decided on April 1 that she would purchase her family’s business. That’s when Behrenwald took the final steps to buy Gobblers of Waters, a restaurant that has attracted customers of all ages since the location opened more than a decade ago. The original Gobblers restaurant first opened in Gaylord more than 40 years ago, before being closed down because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had to choose closing one (of the two) locations because that second (COVID) year was really difficult for restaurants,” Behrenwald said. Subscribe: Check out our latest offers She purchased the restaurant from her father, Andy, who owned it for the majority of the restaurant’s history. Andy had been looking for a buyer for about a year, but Erica felt it was time to take over, allowing her father to retire. “They were going to close up shop,” Erica said. “Once I found out that they were going to close permanently I had that ‘aha’ moment. I wanted to save the family business.” On any given evening in Waters, various vehicles fill the Gobblers parking lot as families,
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Michigan Is Home To A Comic Book-Themed Restaurant And You’ll Want To Visit ASAP
Right now, in a charming city on Michigan’s northeastern coast, something extraordinary is happening that combines nostalgia, great food, and pure fun. Bob’s Bullpen in Alpena is where comic book culture and comfort food collide in the best possible way, creating an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
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Inside West End Tower, Vanderbilt’s hidden hotel
Five years after its completion, West End Tower, also known as Zeppos Tower, is just now emerging with a clear purpose. Even so, Vanderbilt’s most recognizable landmark remains a mystery to much of the campus community, defined by its mishmash of uses, unusual design features and student inaccessibility. “Everyone...
Up North Voice
Rescue Board welcomes new members
Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL. TAWAS– Sunrise Side Animal Rescue has welcomed Rebecca “Becky” Hoerner as Treasurer and Tracey Echler as Secretary to its Board of Directors. President Mark Hall said both women bring valuable experience that will help the organization grow and continue saving more animals in the community.
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This Northern Michigan Restaurant Offers A Warm, Authentic Taste Of Polish Cuisine
I have a soft spot for restaurants that feel less like a business plan and more like a family recipe that learned how to pay rent. This Alpena Polish spot has that lived-in warmth: a compact room, hearty plates, and the quiet confidence of food made for people who came in hungry.
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This Hidden Michigan Ranch Has 350 Deer, Quiet Fishing, And Almost Zero Crowds
Northern Michigan is very good at pretending nothing is happening, right until a gravel road delivers you into 560 acres of hush, ponds, deer, and trees that seem to have formed a committee against urgency. I like places where your phone becomes decorative and your main responsibility is noticing movement...
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Michigan’s Treetops Resort tees up an unforgettable golf season
Golf season is in full swing in Northern Michigan, and Treetops Resort is ready for it. The Gaylord-area destination, long considered one of the Midwest’s premier golf getaways, opened its courses this spring with five distinct layouts and a setting that draws as much attention as the game itself.
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You Can Search For 450-Million-Year-Old Fossils At This Michigan Park
Hidden along the shores of Lake Huron near Alpena, Michigan, Rockport State Recreation Area is one of the state’s most underrated outdoor gems. What makes it truly special is that the ground beneath your feet is literally ancient — the limestone bedrock here is packed with fossils that are roughly 450 million years old.
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This Nostalgic Michigan Mini Golf Course Has Waterfalls, Flower Gardens, and a Surprisingly Challenging Layout
Just north of East Tawas, a miniature golf course along US-23 has been drawing families back year after year for more than three decades. But this is not the usual roadside mini golf setup with oversized props and gimmicks. The course is built around landscaped gardens, waterfalls, and carefully designed...
Petoskey News Review
Michigan author's horror book series features Vanderbilt ties
A Michigan author just released his second novel in a planned three-part horror series that has strong Vanderbilt ties. Midland resident Jeff Vande Zande wrote "Blood of the Witness Tree," which takes place in the Pigeon River Country State Forest, and includes a reference to the Mill Street Diner in Vanderbilt. Vande Zande knows the area well as he has been fly fishing there for the last 25 years. Vande Zande’s first horror novel was "Dance of the Rotten Sticks," released in August 2024. Both are part of his Orphan Island series that will be completed with the third book, "Coven of the Worm Moon," slated for later this year. “I’m just happy that I was able to incorporate this part of Michigan into the novels,” Vande Zande said. Subscribe: Check out our latest offers Vande Zande works as a creative writing professor at Delta College near Saginaw. Before COVID-19, he mainly wrote poetry, short stories and other novels. “After COVID, I got the idea to write horror stories, which I guess makes sense given all we went through with (the pandemic),” Vande Zande said. Vande Zande enjoys fly fishing in the Vanderbilt area several times a year and considers