July 4th Up North
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
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Spring in Northern Michigan means plants and wildflowers popping up from the ground–and of course, it means morel mushroom time. Northern Michigan is a fabulous place to hunt for morels and many conversations during this time of year revolve around the “secret spot” and how many pounds of the tasty mushrooms are found.
The morels are so popular in Northern Michigan that there is even a festival to celebrate them. At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel. Found in nearby woods and clearings, morels are favored by those who know their mushrooms and during the festival, hunters hit to Northern Michigan woods to take home the top prize for the most mushrooms found.
During the festival, everything is all about mushrooms. Restaurants prepare exotic, morel-laden entrees, local songsters sing of the morel, secret hunting places are discussed, but not shared. Recipes are definitely shared and everyone goes hunting. In a good year, hunters can find thousands of the mouth-watering treats.
If you love morels, don’t miss this unique–and tasty–festival!
Boyne City is a gem in Northern Michigan's crown. This growing, bustling city has it all, including great festivals and events for all ages.
Boyne City is a gem in Northern Michigan. This growing city has it all: music, activities, attractions, dining, biking, skiing, and more.
In Boyne City, you can do everything from a picnic on the beach in the summer, to mushroom hunting in the spring, and everything in between.
This 28-mile scenic highway running between Atwood and Boyne Falls known as the Breezeway draws visitors because it is gorgeous.
With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
Young State Park outside Boyne City is a 'year round delight for campers, hikers, snow lovers, swimmers and nature lovers.
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An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
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