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...

Grilling Safety Tips

Warm weather is the perfect excuse to fire up the grill and gather friends and family for a backyard cookout. But before you get...

THE ‘Y’-BRARY

Summertime in Michigan can be a scene right out of a fairy tale. An abundance of activities, experiences, and natural beauty that rivals any...

The Butterfly Effect

As the ground thaws and the world warms up, one of the planet’s great travelers and most recognizable insects returns to Michigan from its...

Remembering The Glass Bottles & The Milkman

How many in Michigan remember greeting the milkman? Ours had orange juice, butter and even chocolate milk. I remember one winter morning in the...

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...

Get In, Get Out, Get to Work

Tornados in Michigan are unexpected and rare—but they can, and will, happen. Proof is the EF-3 class tornado that tore through Gaylord, Michigan, in...

A Farmers Market Tradition

By Kelsee Nemetz, A Cherryland Electric Cooperative member A family tradition is something that moves us closer to those we love. They provide an opportunity...

Best Of Michigan: Bakeries

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these member-recommended bakeries throughout Michigan. Great Lakes Bakery and Antiques Mall, Muskegon Sandi Hillis makes the best cakes ever with all-natural...

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...

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...