Emily Haines Lloyd
Emily Haines Lloyd is a freelance writer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has worked in advertising and marketing for over twenty years and also contributes as a features writer in outlets like – Medium, Elephant Journal, and Detroit News.
Legacy On The Lakes
“I’m a water guy,” said Jim Hogan. “That’s who I am.”
It’s not just that Hogan likes water, or...
Small-Town Calumet Electronics Has Big Impact
“Rugged” is a word that people in the most northern regions of the Upper Peninsula hear frequently. It’s a characteristic that is...
A Deep Dive With Chris Roxburgh
As an electrical contractor, Chris Roxburgh spends his working days bringing light to dark areas. Perhaps it’s not all that surprising...
Distilling Community
Craft spirits in Michigan is an industry that speaks often about creativity, a sense of community, and of course, good times...
EIGHT-GAME “JEOPARDY!” WINNER, Jennifer Quail
Jennifer Quail is an old pro at winning competitions. She was pretty excited when she submitted a recipe to Michigan Country Lines’ online contest...
Clean Up With Dirty Girl Farm
I was the weirdo with the weird products helping the weirdos,” jokes Heather Rosencrantz, owner of Dirty Girl Farm, a line of all-natural, vegan...
YoungMin You: Beating The Odds
The trouble with odds is they never seem to account for passion, faith, and a positive outlook—and YoungMin You is a man overflowing with...
The Call Of The Michigan Wild
In the Midwest, hunting and fishing are more than just seasons, they are often traditions. For a group of childhood friends from Escanaba in...
All Aboard The North Pole Express
If you thought Christmas arrived by a reindeer-drawn sleigh, you haven’t felt the ground shake or seen the smiling faces of eager passengers as...
Anything is Possible: IRONMAN 70.3 Traverse City
Traverse City played host to the most recognizable name in endurance sports on August 24 as athletes from around the world came to compete...