Mining for Gold in the U.P.
On the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula, you can catch a glimpse of the world’s largest wooden dome, fittingly called Superior Dome. It’s certainly a site to...
First Mate Organizer Keeps Boats Ship-shape
The owners of a family business created a new product for boaters and helped keep some jobs in the process.
Julie Irwin and her husband...
Where Sugar Starts
In Michigan, the cooperative spirit runs deep—whether it’s powering homes or planting sugar beets, co-ops have brought people together around shared goals, mutual investment,...
Rogers City Rocks
A Quarry of Epic Proportions
The largest open pit quarry in the world, Carmeuse Calcite Quarry (usually just referred to as “Calcite”) stretches four miles...
Asparagus Reigns in Michigan
In the second week of June, Oceana County, also known as “The Asparagus Capital of the Nation,” gears up for its annual Asparagus Festival....
Rooted in Flavor
The farm-to-table movement runs deep in Michigan, where a rich agricultural landscape meets a strong spirit of collaboration between farms and restaurants. Across the...
Recycling With Rhonda
Recycling is on Rhonda Oyer’s mind every day, both at home and work. “I don’t even remember when I first became involved in recycling,”...
Croff Craft Custom Driftboats: Small Boats With Big Attitude
Phil Croff wasn’t planning to start a boat-building business when he constructed his first driftboat in 2006, using Michigan cedar and walnut. He was...
Meet Our Deer Blind Contest Winners
From hideouts that resemble a cozy cottage (complete with area rug) to basic shelters, we received more than 60 entries in our Country Lines...
Courageous Coffee: The Perfect Blend
While coffee is a daily part of many people’s lives—there are some folks for whom coffee is more than a ritual, it’s a calling.
For...
Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1
Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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