The Torch Lake area has an Up North feel and small town vibe. Summertime in Torch Lake can get booked up well in advance, so consider booking your family’s stay as early as possible. Here are some ...

Torch Lake in Northern Michigan, 40 miles northeast of Traverse City, is renowned for its turquoise, Caribbean-like waters. As the second largest lake in Michigan, it is a boater and beach lover’s ...

For this week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Homes, Lauren Scafidi and chief photojournalist Jeremy Erickson takes us to a classic, lakeside getaway on Torch Lake in Antrim County. The classic cottage is ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As we hit mid-August, some Michiganders may be hoping to take a last minute getaway to soak up the rest of the summer sun. It's not too late to enjoy the beauty of Michigan while ...

Known for its surreal turquoise water and postcard-worthy sandbars, Torch Lake has earned the nickname “Caribbean of the North.” Stretching 19 miles and plunging nearly 300 feet deep, it’s Michigan’s ...

Architect Ken Richmond and engaged homeowners pull on age-old architectural principles to create a fresh take on waterside living in Northern Michigan. This story is featured in the December 2018 ...

Michigan is the only state in the nation that doesn’t have a uniform septic code, which leaves local governments to come up with their own septic ordinances to keep fecal bacteria from septic tanks ...

LANSING, MICH. – The hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect that threatens millions of Michigan’s native hemlock trees, has been discovered near Torch Lake in western Antrim County, according to ...