Up North / Up North Blog

Many people choose to live in and visit northern Michigan because of its striking natural beauty. Natural beauty can take many forms, from never-ending sand dunes, to crystal clear lakes, and even wildlife.

It's important to note that northern Michigan is still very much a wilderness area, with various species of wildlife roaming around, including black bears. It's critical to be aware of the potential danger associated with being in the northern Michigan wilderness and being prepared in case of a chance encounter.

Recently, there have been multiple reports of black bear sightings in northern Michigan. Most notably, Michael Collier, a local Miller Hill resident, spotted this black bear feeding on one of his bird feeders in his backyard. You can read about his encounter in

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At 5:30am on Friday, May 30, Bob and his two boys put on their coats and headed out the door for school. That day was no ordinary day though - they planned to walk the 8 miles from their home in downtown Glen Arbor to Glen Lake school.

Created by AJ, one of Cherry Republic's talented Grand Cafe chefs, this personal pizza recipe is as classic as it is delicious. Gooey melted Havarti and Feta cheeses cover a bed of sautéed chicken, red onion and Cherry Republic Cherry BBQ sauce on top of toasted pita bread.