The Ultimate Icebreaker

The Coast Guard’s motto is “Semper Paratus” or “Always Ready.” And ready is what you have to be when navigating the miles of waterways...

Winter Thunderland

In the heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, nestled amid the snow-covered landscapes of Sault Ste. Marie, a winter spectacle has been captivating spectators for...

Bee-hind the Scenes at Hilbert’s Honey Co.

If you’ve ever watched footage of a beehive on National Geographic or The Discovery Channel, you’ve seen the activity, coordination, and effort that goes...

A Dream Takes Root

By Emily Haines Lloyd In the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, nestled along the Manistique River, lies Northland Outfitters, a campground and canoe/kayak livery that...

Marathon Paddler: ‘Amazing Al’ is Ready to Go the Distance

There is little to compare with the spectacle at the start of the annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon. Thousands of cheering fans line the...

Championing Rural Michigan and Electric Cooperatives

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow may be the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s recently minted Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, but Michigan’s senior senator didn’t start...

Take Charge Behind The Wheel Of An Electric Vehicle

How would you like to bid farewell to the gas station and pocket a portion of the money you used to spend on filling...

Get your kicks on Michigan’s Route 66

Jazz pianist Nat King Cole immortalized driving the open road with his 1946 hit song, “Route 66,” a swinging rendition about traveling the fabled...

Small-Town Innovation at Glen Oaks Community College

By Grant Zamora FISH POOP: Crops love it.Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville is at the heart of an agricultural innovation that prepares students for...

Choose Your Own Adventure With Geocaching

Perhaps the most concise explanation of geocaching can be found on a bumper sticker that reads: A scavenger hunt using multimillion-dollar satellites to find Tupperware...

Grilled to Perfection Recipes Due by April 1

Share your favorite “Grilled to Perfection” recipe with us by April 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...