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...
Neighbors Create New Plow to ‘Bully’ Winter
Tired of being “bullied by the snow,” Paul Starner and Jerry Schichtel, of Traverse City, decided to fight back.
They created the Snow Bully, a...
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...
Beacon Of Hope
There is a mystery, magic, and something altogether romantic about lighthouses. Whether it’s tales of swarthy sea captains and ghost-like specters wandering catwalks or...
Mute Swans Are Crowding Other Species
Swans have a special place in art and literature. Youngsters are told about the ugly duckling—a young bird that is ostracized by the others...
Reclaimed
An art scene is emerging in the small, waterfront town of Port Austin in Lower Michigan’s Thumb area. And it’s emerging in a way...
Bringing Spirits Home: Iron Fish Distillery Embraces Its Roots
Every year Great Lakes steelhead return to their home in the Betsie River, running inland throughout northwest Michigan. Like these tenacious fish, the proprietors...
Chocolates To Love
Sweethearts have expressed their affection with heart-shaped boxes of chocolates since British candy maker Richard Cadbury introduced the romantic packaging for Valentine’s Day in...
Summer Stock Theater: Barn Again in Michigan
With today’s many entertainment options, it’s surprising that the “let’s put on a show!” spirit of 1930s-era movies lives on in barn theatres across...
Great Education on the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA), a part of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) that is located on its Grand Traverse campus in Traverse City,...











