Mud, Sweat & Tears

Extreme sports are big in Michigan and across the nation. When Chris Schmidt puts on his helmet on Oct. 20, the 44-year-old technical translator and...

Ready, Set, Roar

It’s hard to visit the small town of Boyne City, Michigan, and not conjure up words like “quaint” and “charming.” A town of around...

Petoskey Stands Up For Little Bay Boards

If it takes a village to raise a child, then it most certainly takes one to raise a brainchild. Little Bay Boards, the brainchild of...

Tea at the Light of Day

Angela Macke has made her business of growing and producing teas a mission to make the world a better place. When we think of tea,...

Interlochen: Making Beautiful Music In Northern Michigan

In Interlochen, Michigan, nestled within 1,200 acres of woods with not one, but two crystal blue lakes sparkling with glints of light, is an...

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...
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Thrill Seekers Welcome

While the next Winter Olympics aren’t scheduled until 2022, the spirit of winter athletes is very much alive and active—especially at the Muskegon Luge...

Jack Barnwell is Mackinac’s Master Gardener

Mackinac Island has been getting a facelift. It’s the kind that requires rakes and shovels, because it’s a facelift in flowers and plants. Barnwell Landscape...

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...

The Miller Family Farm: A Leap Into Uncharted Waters

After a long career in the construction business, Rob Miller, then a Madison, WI, resident, found himself at a crossroad when he lost his...

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! To...