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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...

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...

Use Your Own Money: How To Start Your Child On An Allowance

A teen magazine caught my daughter’s eye in the store recently. She wanted it, but not enough to spend her allowance. This is exactly...

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...

Harvesting a Dream

For the Korson family of Montcalm County, life has always been measured by the seasons. Spring brings planting, summer calls for trimming, fall demands...

Making a Difference: From Leelanau to Africa

A Michigan logger makes life better in a small town a world away. When Jim Kirt left the family farm in Leelanau County, he chose...

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...

Casting A Line With Kevin VanDam

When you’re talking to Kevin VanDam you don’t get the feeling you’re speaking with an internationally recognized angler and arguably the best bass fisherman...

Visit State’s Newest Shipwreck Museum: West Michigan Underwater Preserve

In the calm waters of Lake Michigan, north of White Lake, John Hanson emerged from the depths, his form taking shape in the bubbles...

Art On Ice

When she was younger, Stephanie Miller wanted a career in education—art, to be exact. She never became an art teacher, but she most definitely...

Salads With a Twist Recipes Due by March 1

Share your favorite “Salads With a Twist” recipe with us by March 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill....