Wild, Wild Midwest Wardens
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) mission statement makes its purpose clear: maintain the safety of all while enforcing the laws that safeguard...
HOP HOP JINGLE BOO: Debra Schoch’s Folk Art
On the Lake Superior shore, Debra Schoch creates whimsical papier mâché holiday folk art figurines from her home in the tiny U.P. town of...
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...
Getting The Chills With Jonathan Rand
In “Mayhem on Mackinaw Island,” siblings Sandy and Tim Johnson spend their usual summer on Mackinac Island. But this particular holiday, they find themselves...
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,...
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...
Grow Your Own Grapes
Michigan grapes are not just for juice and jam anymore!
There’s never been a better time to grow grapes in Michigan, even in the chilly...
Horsepower
If you’ve ever visited Mackinac Island, there is a familiar sound unique to the gorgeous vacation destination—the clip-clop of horse hooves along the streets....
Joshua Davis: Michigan’s Music Man
Many people were introduced to Joshua Davis on NBC’s The Voice, where he stunned audiences with his authentic, grassroots sound and Midwest charm. However,...
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!
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