Rural Michigan Pickleball

By Christopher Mulder, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Member My mom was a trendsetter when she picked up and started to share her newfound pickleball game...

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...

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...

Best of Michigan: Restaurants With A View

When the weather warms up, plan to take in the beauty at one of these member-recommended Michigan restaurants with a view (in no particular...

Best Of Michigan: Craft Beer

Our beautiful state boasts some of the best beer in the nation.  You can’t throw a rock in Michigan without hitting a great brewery...

Road Trippin’ With Christal Frost: Fat Tire Bikes On The TART Trails

Get Outdoors If there’s anything we learned in 2020, it would be the power of the outdoors. As COVID-19 spread across the United States, it...

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...

Sweet Breakfast

Growing up in a small dairy farming community in the country, there were not a lot of options for jobs, but one of my...

Featured Recipe: Cherry Freezer Jam

By Deanne Quain, Great Lakes Energy 4 cups sugar2 cups finely chopped tart cherries1 package SURE-JELL Premium Fruit Pectin3/4 cup watersmall glass or plastic containers...

From Capitol Hill to Co-op Storm Recovery: John Kran’s First Weeks at MECA

When John Kran stepped into his new role as president and CEO of the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA), he expected the usual whirlwind...

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...