Nature Memories
Growing up, our family always kept a flower garden. It was filled with roses, dahlias, and peonies. The Peace rose was my dad’s favorite....
The One-Room Schoolhouse
By Claudia Sanderson, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member
The history of a one-room schoolhouse is embedded in my heart. I was born...
A Glimpse Through The Thousand-Yard Stare
Darren Bettinger, Midwest Energy & Communications
Growing up on the lake, I always looked forward to visits from my grandfather. He lived out of the...
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...
There’s Magic In A Frog Pond
By Steve Begnoche, Great Lakes Energy member
Two ponds near our Upper Peninsula cottage along the shore of Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay are mere puddles compared...
Inspiring Others While Sailing the Dream
For anyone who has considered moving to an island to pursue a passion for sailing, take inspiration from Hugh and Julie Covert. After making...
Chocolate Recipes Due July 1
Share your favorite “Chocolate” recipe with us by July 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
To...
From Traverse City to Time Magazine
When you think of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, you imagine seeing celebrities like Beyoncé, titans of industry like Elon Musk, and world...
Featured Recipe: Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
By Teresa Peterman, Presque Isle
1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved (20–24 potatoes)2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon melted butter, for drizzlingsprinkle of sea salt
Parmesan Mixture
1/2...
Best Of MI: Ice Cream Shops
Here’s the scoop on the best places for ice cream in Michigan (in no particular order). Try these member recommended shops this summer to...
















