Traverse Traveler is proud to announce several free events this April to celebrate autism, promote awareness, and raise money to purchase iPads for students with autism in our community. This year we have teamed up with the Northwest Michigan Autism Resource Network (ARN) to bring four free events to the Traverse City community. April [...]
We couldn't have asked for a better weekend to enjoy Winter in northern Michigan. There seemed to be a festival in every town. But event planners around the region were trumped by Mother Nature as thousands made the trek to see the ice caves on Lake Michigan. My social media circles have been buzzing [...]
The Traverse Traveler Scavenger Hunt for Autism committee donated 20 iPads with the proceeds from the second-annual event. The iPads were presented on Monday, September 9th to Traverse City Area Public Schools for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Photo Front (L-R): Kathy DiMercurio - Volunteer Chair Kara Eubank - Lucky Jacks, sponsor Carol Lorenz [...]
Summer has returned to Northern Michigan. The geese are swimming, the beaches are full, and unfortunately, swimmer’s itch is popping up on some of our favorite lakes. We had our first dose of the pesky malady a few years ago, so now I’m prepared when it shows up. But for those who are new [...]
Join us as we "Light It Up Blue" on World Autism Awareness Day, a family-friendly event in downtown Traverse City on Tuesday, April 2. Light It Up Blue begins at 6 PM on April 2 at ECCO, 121 E. Front St., with food and fun activities with a blue theme. Glowing luminaries will be available [...]
Planning a fall color wine tour in Northern Michigan this year? We've gathered a few tips to make the most of your next wine-tasting trip from Traverse City to Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula. What to Bring Camera. The wineries are beautiful any time of year, but especially in the fall during harvest season. [...]
Brandy Wheeler, creator of the Traverse Traveler app and owner of Mealtickets & Unusual Ideas, purchased 13 iPads with the proceeds from the first-annual Traverse Traveler Scavenger Hunt for Autism. The iPads have been donated to Traverse City Area Public Schools for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Last April, eighty-four teams took to the streets of downtown [...]
April 2nd is World Autism Awarenss Day. It's a day to recognize, celebrate and show your support for the Autism community. I've been celebrating for the last 5 years by sharing information about autism on my personal blog, through social media, and by donating to Autism Speaks. This year I decided it was time to [...]
Traverse Traveler to Host Scavenger Hunt to Benefit TCAPS Students with Autism The first annual Traverse Traveler Scavenger Hunt for Autism will take place in Traverse City, Michigan on Saturday, April 14, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. In this one-day event, participants will use the Traverse Traveler smartphone app to conduct a scavenger hunt throughout downtown Traverse [...]
10 Miles Down the Road Less Traveled 11-1-11 is the anniversary of the day I let go of the 8-5, steady paycheck life and slapped on a new name tag: Entrepreneur. I had just lost my graphic design job, after 9/11 collapsed the travel industry, taking with it our ad agency's biggest client. So there [...]
I'm thrilled to announce the Traverse Traveler app will be included in a new creative idea book featuring 99 examples of successful marketing strategies. Visual Marketing: 99 Proven Ways for Small Businesses to Market with Images and Design, by Anita Campbell & David Langton — To be released on September 29th Here's an excerpt from [...]
I've spent 10 weeks of my summer exploring 10 Places I've Never Been. And now it's time for the Mystery location. A location recommended by our readers and chosen by our Facebook fans. This mystery stop is Nonna's Restaurant at The Homestead Resort. Nonna's It's been a few years since I have spent any [...]
This summer, I'm on a mission to explore uncharted territory in my own backyard and improve Michigan's economy one purchase at a time. The strategy is simple. Visit 10 places I've never been before...just because I've never been. Next on my list: The Cherry Hut The Cherry Hut The Cherry Hut is somewhat of a local legend, [...]
This summer, I'm on a mission to explore uncharted territory in my own backyard and improve Michigan's economy one purchase at a time. The strategy is simple. Visit 10 places I've never been before...just because I've never been. Next on my list: Two Fish Gallery Two Fish Gallery One thing I've discovered while writing about 10 Places [...]
Country Christmas is now closed This summer, I'm on a mission to explore uncharted territory in my own backyard and improve Michigan's economy one purchase at a time. The strategy is simple. Visit 10 places I've never been before...just because I've never been. Next on my list: Country Christmas Country Christmas This is another one [...]
22 Vines & Wines Cafe & Market is now closed This summer, I'm on a mission to explore uncharted territory in my own backyard and improve Michigan's economy one purchase at a time. The strategy is simple. Visit 10 places I've never been before...just because I've never been. Next on my list: 22 Vines & [...]
This summer, I'm on a mission to explore uncharted territory in my own backyard and improve Michigan's economy one purchase at a time. The strategy is simple. Visit 10 places I've never been before...just because I've never been. Next on my list: Rock Shop C&M Rock Shop I know you've seen it. If you've driven along US [...]
This summer, I'm on a mission to explore uncharted territory in my own backyard and improve Michigan's economy one purchase at a time. The strategy is simple. Visit 10 places I've never been before...just because I've never been. Next on my list: Woodland Creek Furniture Woodland Creek Furniture If you're thinking, "eh, Up North woodsy furniture...not my [...]
This summer, I'm on a mission to explore uncharted territory in my own backyard and improve Michigan's economy one purchase at a time. The strategy is simple. Visit 10 places I've never been before...just because I've never been. Next on my list: Korner Gem Korner Gem Ever since I received an unusual Fordite necklace from [...]
Chateau de Leelanau Winery is now closed This summer, I'm on a mission to explore uncharted territory in my own backyard and improve Michigan's economy one purchase at a time. The strategy is simple. Visit 10 places I've never been before...just because I've never been. Next on my list: Chateau de Leelanau Winery Chateau de [...]
