The New Guys: MI Local Hops Stands Out In Growing Hops Industry

Before your bartender at the local beer tap fills an empty pint glass or you snatch up a six-pack of brew at your hometown...

It Really Does Take A Village

In rural Guatemala, not far from the border with Mexico, is a tiny village called Buena Vista and it is just that—a “good view.”...

Shrubs: New Varieties!

Back in the old days, like when cars had “fins,” shrubs were just something you used in the yard to fill-in space. The rather...

S.S. Badger: A Historic Icon of the Great Lakes

Common sense says the path of least resistance is the wise choice. But what if the wise choice isn’t the one that can bring...

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...

The Saskatoons Are Here!

There’s a new berry in town. It’s called the Saskatoon, and it’s been growing wild across the prairies of western Canada and the northwestern...

Legacy On The Lakes

“I’m a water guy,” said Jim Hogan. “That’s who I am.” It’s not just that Hogan likes water, or has lived and worked on it...

Adventure Awaits With Johnny’s Treasure Quest

While the global pandemic offered its fair share of disappointments and loss, one couple opted to mine for the treasure in the mayhem and...

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...

Wade Rouse & Viola Shipman: Lake Michigan’s Storytellers

Before Wade Rouse ever knew he would become a bestselling author, he knew the gentle weight of his grandmother Viola’s charm bracelet as she...

Pizza Recipes Due by June 1

Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...