Best Of Michigan: Wineries

For a taste of Michigan in every sip, enjoy these member-recommended wineries (in no particular order) for your next getaway or celebration. Michigan wineries...

An Eggceptional Experience I Will Never Forget!

I will never forget my visit to an ethnic art fair outside of Detroit’s Cobo Hall at the age of 12. It is one...

Reflections On Our Pond

By Kathy Fila, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member Our 24-year-old son came over today with youthful enthusiasm and energy, claiming he would get the pond...

Discover the Magic of the Michigan Country Lines Cookbook

Step into a world of culinary wonder with our exclusive cookbook, carefully curated from the finest recipes generously shared by our state’s electric cooperative...

Road Trippin’ with Christal Frost: Lake Michigan Rock Hunting

It’s a crisp and clear February morning as we make the trek to Frankfort’s Point Betsie Lighthouse. Lake Michigan was a familiar backdrop for...

Lights And Legacy

Nick Kuz wears many hats. By day, the Reed City resident wears Great Lakes Energy’s hard hat for his work as a lineman, bringing...

Sunken Treasure

It was on a volunteer trip to Jamaica that Jennifer Dowker saw her first glass-bottom boat. Aside from being captivated by floating above sea...

Vande Bunte Eggs: It’s For The Birds

In the rural heart of west Michigan, an impressive hen house serves as the main nest for a third-generation family farm. For the Vande...

Farmyard Memories: The Chickens That Followed My Father

By Stanley Hagemeyer, a Great Lakes Energy cooperative member When I was growing up, our family lived on a farm with four cows, about 20...

Adventures Through Automotive History at Gilmore Car Museum

Not only a haven for auto enthusiasts, Gilmore Car Museum offers a glimpse into the past. It’s an immersive experience and voyage through American...

Grilled to Perfection Recipes Due by April 1

Share your favorite “Grilled to Perfection” recipe with us by April 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...