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Home is Where the Art Is

Coined the largest open art competition in the world—Grand Rapid’s ArtPrize has made its mark on the art world. It has been covered by...

Magic Meets The Mitten

Many small towns in rural Michigan are quaintly magical. But in the tiny hamlet of Colon (population 1,100-ish), magical is more than an adjective,...

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...

From the U.P. to the World

Nestled in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, far from the glitz of the Alps or the Rockies, lies Pine Mountain—a place where world-class athletes soar, and...

For The Love Of Books: The Community-Driven Heart Of Petoskey’s Indie Bookstore

McLean & Eakin is the epitome of what it means to be an independent bookstore, with its bespoke selections, heartfelt customer service, and lovingly-curated...

Mitten Bar Fits Her Like A Glove

When is a beer not just a beer? When it’s the ideology behind a gathering place for those who enjoy the camaraderie shared over...

Play Ball: Celebrating Baseball’s Return and It’s Community Impact

By Yvette Pecha There are perhaps no two words in the English language that can evoke as much excitement and hope as “Play ball!” Baseball...

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...

Colorful Beaver Island: Michigan’s ‘Emerald Isle’

Beaver Island’s draw for most visitors is its remoteness. They say it can snap a vacationer from the real world in just a few...

Fish Carver Extraordinaire!

Where most people see a cedar fence post, Dave Kober sees a trout. Or a perch. Or maybe even a turtle or a frog. Kober...

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,...