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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...

You Can’t Make Me: Tips for Bringing Out the Best in Your Strong-willed Child.

For 22 years, 6 months and 21 days, I was a perfect parent. I knew exactly how to get babies to sleep, toddlers to...

Big Blue Business

Over 13,000 years ago, tiny azure berries were located on leafy bushes and enjoyed by indigenous Americans gathering food. Back then, blueberries were referred...

Jake Ingle: Building Dreams Out Of Snow

Like all sculptures, creating a masterpiece begins with an artist’s vision. Then the artist expertly makes use of the tools he or she has...

Renewable Energy: At Any Cost?

On Nov. 6, you will have a chance to play an important role in establishing Michigan public policy. Besides having the opportunity to select...

Michigan’s Iron Man

While he makes his living from his 37-year-old business, Moran Iron Works, Tom Moran has had a second career as a teacher. His first...

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...

A Barrel of Fun: Portable Sauna is Good Fundraiser Too

It’s 18 degrees outside. Steam rises from a large hole cut in the middle of Millecoquin Lake. A mixed group of younger and older...

Bluegill Bob

There are a lot of ways to make a name for yourself as an angler: catching record fish, winning fishing tournaments, designing productive lures,...

Backyard Beekeeping: What’s the buzz about?

Ask most people what bees contribute to the world and they’ll name three things: honey, wax and stings. Put the question to Josh and Jodie...

Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1

Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...