Asparagus Reigns in Michigan
In the second week of June, Oceana County, also known as “The Asparagus Capital of the Nation,” gears up for its annual Asparagus Festival....
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...
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...
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...
Croff Craft Custom Driftboats: Small Boats With Big Attitude
Phil Croff wasn’t planning to start a boat-building business when he constructed his first driftboat in 2006, using Michigan cedar and walnut. He was...
Chippin’ Away With Great Lakes Potato Chip Company
Eddie, what happened to my blankets?” said Ed Girrbach’s mother when she noticed they were missing. Ed jokes that after he explained he’d been...
Marathon Paddler: ‘Amazing Al’ is Ready to Go the Distance
There is little to compare with the spectacle at the start of the annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon. Thousands of cheering fans line the...
Take Charge Behind The Wheel Of An Electric Vehicle
How would you like to bid farewell to the gas station and pocket a portion of the money you used to spend on filling...
Hatching A Plan For The Future
The Jordan River National Fish Hatchery (JRNFH) located in Elmira, Mich., is a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Member, and is one of the village...
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...












