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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Hodge Podge Lodge 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 [...]
Some businesses are 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. Close your eyes [...]
