Casting for Recovery Michigan

By Yvette Pecha In late August, 14 women who have been afflicted with breast cancer will gather at the beautiful Barothy Lodge in Walhalla, Michigan,...

Snowy Owls Return to Michigan

By Yvette Pecha Every winter, “snowbirds” who live in the colder northern parts of North America leave their three-season residences behind in a bid to...

Always Do the Right Thing

By David Van Horn, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member My father, James Van Horn, was a very quiet man. I have no memory of...

A Slice Of Home

Farm Country Cheese House is appropriately named for the striking farm country it is surrounded by in Lakeview, Mich. The cheese company is bordered...

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...

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...

Wheels of Change: Exploring the E-Bike Phenomenon in Michigan

By Emily Haines Lloyd When you think of the many human milestones, there are an interesting amount that revolve around mobility. A baby rolls over,...

No Barriers 2025

ADVENTURES FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DISABILITIES—APPLY BY MAY 15 FOR IN-PERSON EXPEDITIONS & EXPERIENCES TAKING PLACE JUNE-SEPTEMBER No Barriers Programs Serve: People with disabilities Veterans with disabilities Youth with...

Worms of Misfortune

By Margaret Elwood, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member In the summer of 1937, my older sister Barb and I found ourselves knee-deep...

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....

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...