America’s Best Campground

Once upon a time, in the middle of the woods, there was an RV park. It was neither too little nor too big. Neither...

Happy New Year. Out With The Old, In With The New.

"Out with the old and in with the new.” This year, that phrase has a distinct meaning for me and Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC)...

Old Friends

By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications member It has been said that “old friends are the bestfriends.” I surely agree. Growing up...

Best of Michigan: Hiking Trails

Bucket List From Fellow Members— Go Out And Explore Michigan! White Pine Trail The White Pine Trail runs 92-miles from its southern point in Comstock Park...

Spring Gardening

By Kris Rigling, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member One of my fondest memories growing up was coming home from school in the spring on the...

Grandma’s Quilt

My paternal grandmother was a talented woman whose greatest pride was taking care of her family. Her recipes remain family favorites, and the quilts...

Shades of Lavender: A Dream Come True

By Janene Rawlinson, Midwest Energy & Communications Member Imagine rows of purple flowers and the scent of lavender in the air. In addition to its...

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,...

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...

The Call of the Wild

When you are exploring the Upper Peninsula, whether in vacation mode or simply tooling around your hometown, there is a sense that the “wild”...

Pizza Recipes Due by June 1

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