Best Of Michigan: Chocolatiers

Chocolate isn’t just for Valentine’s Day. Every occasion is better with chocolate, right? Indulge yourself with these member-recommended chocolate shops (in no particular order)....

At One with Plants

by Rik Cryderman, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member She was seldom seen without an apron and seldom seen not working. She was...

Redhead Ducks Flock to the Straits of Mackinac

When a large mass of black suddenly appeared in the Straits of Mackinac, motorists on the bridge called the Mackinac Bridge Authority to report...

Michigan’s Majestic Castles

Michigan is home to several stunning castles, each with unique architectural beauty and an equally compelling history, making them fascinating attractions and destinations to...

From Curiosity to Connection: My Electric Co-op Journey

By David Wahl Eighteen months ago, I had no idea what an electric cooperative was—let alone how one could completely change my life. Now, I’m...

One Last Hunt

By: Bob Smith, a HomeWorks Tri-County Cooperative member Do you have one particular day each year you look forward to more than any other? New...

Celebrating the Magical Northern Michigan Morel Season

Every spring, a charming lakeside Michigan town gathers to celebrate the marvelous morel mushrooms. For more than 60 years, those merry for morels have...

Hartwick Pines State Park: Evading the Axe

By Yvette Pecha Before being known for automobiles, Michigan was a primary hub in the logging industry. In fact, it was the nation’s leading lumber-producing...
Porcupine Mountains lantern lit ski trail

Porcupine Mountains In The Winter

With Michiganders on the long end of a year that limited us in the everyday activities we often enjoy, the outdoors was a respite...

Small Town Success

My grandfather, Gerald Gaultier, was born and raised in the local town of South Boardman. He served in the United States Air Force as a...

Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1

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