Up North Blog

We’re revisiting a blog that Bob wrote a few years ago that lists the top Northern Michigan spring activities, from hiking and biking to shopping, volunteering, mushroom hunting and more.

Cherry Skillet Nachos are easy, ready in 15 minutes, and loaded with black beans, avocado, jalapeno, Cherry Salsa, and lots of Cherry Queso! Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, game days, or a week night dinner. Easy Cherry Skillet Nachos Here at Cherry Republic, we cannot resist homemade nachos. Especially when the nachos are loaded with …

Who doesn’t love a good Restaurant Week, especially in the spring? After a long winter of hibernating at home and eating more carbs than we’d care to admit, we’re more than ready to venture out to our favorite lunch and dinner spots, reconnect with friends, and enjoy some fresh and unique cuisine. Restaurant Week is …

Our Fizzy Cherry Lime Margarita is bubbly, refreshing, and perfect for afternoon sipping. Make one and relax on the patio or make a pitcher to share with friends for taco Tuesday! Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and to celebrate we came up with our Cherry Lime Margarita. Reasons Why You’ll Love Our …

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, the entire Cherry Republic staff has been challenged with lacing up their walking shoes and participating in our first annual Earth Day Tree-Planting Walk-A-Thon For Nature Extravaganza! Running from April 15 through April 25, employees are encouraged to walk outside and log their steps. For every 10,000 …

Welcome to Cherry Republic’s Test Kitchen. This is where the magic happens. And by magic, we mean new gooey Boomchunka cookie flavors, buttery cherry shortbread, nut mixes, and everything in between. We have four brand new recipes at Cherry Republic, and we are inviting you to try them from noon to 4pm on Saturday, April …

When the calendar page flips to March, we know we’ve made it through another Northern Michigan winter. Sure, there might be a snowstorm or two left in Old Man Winter’s quiver, but nothing’s going to stop us from getting outside to witness the newness of the Earth. So break out the galoshes and insulated waders, …

March has Cherry Republic looking ahead to this year’s cherry crop full of hope for a bountiful season. To find out how the Michigan cherry industry is doing, we checked in recently with the coordinator of MSU’s Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center, Dr. Nikki Rothwell. Q: Was the 2021 cherry season a success? How did …

Winter’s frigid temperatures bring with them the desire to get out and explore Northern Michigan. But they are often followed by the strong need to rush back indoors to get warm. However, it is not always a warm fire that’s needed to beat back the cold. A delicious, hot meal hits the spot when the …

Cherries are one of the most beloved fruits, and for good reason. If you’ve ever had the luxury of eating a cherry straight off the tree in Northern Michigan, you know there’s nothing like a fresh cherry’s flavor. They’re not only delicious but are also packed with vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that result in …

The Droscha family has been perfecting the art of maple syrup production at their centennial farm in Mason, Michigan, for more than 50 years. For generations, they’ve passed down the art of sustainably tapping hardwood maple trees and boiling sap over a roaring hardwood fire.Today, the Droschas continue to make pure maple syrup “the old […]

Providence Organic Farm in Central Lake, Michigan, is well-known for growing things. Owners and operators Ryan and Andrea Romeyn have been producing a wide variety of certified organic vegetables and strawberries on their popular CSA farm for 20 years. Today, they’re helping to cultivate a future built on renewable energy thanks to an array of …