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 Weekend Trip
Tucked in the Sturgeon River Valley near Gaylord’s city limits, Otsego Resort is a classic summertime retreat 80 years in the making.
Wax your skis and don your wool base layer— Nordic winter wonderlands await across the north.
Marquette is an ideal destination if you want to immerse yourself in the UP’s wild beauty while enjoying amenities of a city.
When I needed a little escape from reality recently—this adorable tiny home was exactly the unheralded diversion I needed.
A common spirit united us—the kind of enthusiasm for the outdoors that inspires you to so say, I will willingly haul a heavy bag for 25 miles on a mosquito, poison ivy, and tick-laden island and I will find great joy in that experience.
