Restoring The Great Lakes Lighthouses
Scattered along Michigan’s shoreline and numbering over 200 at their peak, the Great Lakes lighthouses once served as a beacon of hope to the...
The Quilt Lady
Eleanor Howard’s story began when she was eight years old and asked her mother how to quilt. As a team, they pieced together Eleanor’s...
Summer Thrills
Summer means "vacation" to many, and memories of family road trips along with the familiar mantra Mom and Dad grew weary of hearing: “Are...
Communicating in the Age of the Emoji
A few years ago my son stood before a display of old rotary phones in an antique store, puzzled by the seemingly ancient devices....
Snowmobile Museum, Trails Are Winter Fun
Did you know that over 6,500 snowmobile trails run throughout Michigan? To survive winter, you may want to buck-up with boots and a snowsuit...
Winter’s in the Rear View Mirror
Whew! Winter is finally in our rear view mirrors. All of Michigan’s 83 counties experienced a humdinger, didn’t they? Persistent cold, high accumulations without a traditional midseason thaw,...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Holidays are a great time for tradition.
A favorite in our family was taking the kids to see Santa. With so many children all over...
The Wheels on the Bus
Admit it. You just sang “go round and round” in your head. September brings cooler temperatures, football season, and the start of a new school year accompanied...
Hug A Lineman
The lights flicker once, twice. You wait for it. Boom! A crack of lightning illuminates the night sky as thunder simultaneously rolls over your...
Beaver Island’s Music Festival Offers Unique Vibes In A Throwback Setting
With a population of 600 living on 56 square miles of land off the coast of Charlevoix in Lake Michigan and accessible only by...
Sheet Pan Meals Recipes Due by February 1
Share your favorite “Sheet Pan Meals” recipe with us by February 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
