On our recent trip to Traverse City, we had the absolute pleasure of meeting Gene “Geno” Hansen, a luthier extraordinaire! What’s a luthier? He is an artist skilled in building and repairing stringed instruments. Join us for an incredible behind the scenes look at Geno’s workshop at the Traverse City […]
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Did you realize that mineral springs dot the landscape along the western section of M22? There’s some fascinating “healing” history surrounding these sources of sustenance. Join us as we check out these bubbling artesian wells. Glen Park Just off M22 near Onekama, Fourth Avenue has a wooded pull-off parking area. […]
The Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve, a Michigan treasure, is nestled along M-22, thirty miles north of Manistee. It is one of sixteen Lake Michigan coastal marshes. This wetland habitat is home to thirty-eight endangered and threatened species of birds, plants and fish. The Arcadia Marsh is recognized as one of […]
Since its opening in 1879, The Glen Arbor Mill had been the center of the community. Recently on a steamy June morning, people were once again lined up outside, waiting for the bakery/bistro to receive customers. The Glen Arbor community was once again ready to gather and share stories inside […]
“The Queen of the Great Lakes,” The S.S. Milwaukee Clipper, is the oldest passenger ship on our freshwater seas. She is a maritime museum and an entertainment venue docked in Muskegon, Michigan. Meeting Brock Johnson, the Director of Operations, had been a highlight! At 21 years old, Brock holds over […]
This artesian well appears to defy gravity. Pure crystal water has been spewing from this spicket since 1931. It is the freshest water I’ve ever tasted! Join us as we sample this obscure Michigan treasure. As we approached the pipe, standing vertically from the ground, the cold water misted, cooling […]
Magic happens in Milford, Michigan at Kensington Nature Center. Bring some seeds and join us for an excursion of up-close encounters with song birds! I haven’t experienced anything like this in my life and it’s right here in our state! How did I learn about Kensington Nature Center? Well, it […]
Fifty years ago the band, KISS, visited Cadillac! It all started with Jim Neff, the assistant football coach, wanting to inspire his football team, The Vikings, with energetic music by KISS. The Cadillac high school team began winning games. The following fall, KISS became part of their homecoming celebration! Join […]
Named for 1865 founder, John Parish, this settlement had changed its name from “Parish” to “Paris” following a devastating fire fourteen years later. Join us in Paris, Michigan as we learn about the century-old fish hatchery, the efforts to save the ponds and how this Eiffel Tower came to be. […]
Did you know that there were phantom towns published on road maps by a University of Michigan graduate? According to the “Fletcher” 1978 Michigan highway map, the phantom cities of “Goblu” and “Beatosu” stood proudly in northern Ohio. Why were phantom towns added to maps? Join us on a journey […]