Welcome to Northern Soul. I’m Laurel. I document adventures that delight me in the Great Lakes region. I hope they delight you too. Happy exploring.
All in Travel
Tucked in the Sturgeon River Valley near Gaylord’s city limits, Otsego Resort is a classic summertime retreat 80 years in the making.
When I needed a little escape from reality recently—this adorable tiny home was exactly the unheralded diversion I needed.
It was an incredible five days spent listening to the gentle roar of Lake Superior, sleeping soundly after days in motion, and swapping the blue glow of an iPhone and a MacBook Pro for the deep greens and blues of the forest, lake, and sky.
Sintra is an enchanting city that is surrounded by rugged natural beauty and emerald-colored, palace-clad mountainsides.
