Yes. There’s a village called Christmas, Michigan in the upper peninsula. Earnest interest brought us there to investigate the holiday celebrations reaching far into the northern parts of our state. The last port of the Christmas Tree Schooner was our first stop. It’s a powerfully sad story! We learned a […]
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Did you know that speakeasies were most often marked with a green door? I was curious to locate a historical speakeasy. I researched the Chicago Tribune and found a list of secret watering holes. The Green Door Tavern harbored one such establishment . . . hidden downstairs. We ate dinner […]
The wispy mist slowly curled up from the coffee-colored water. The crispness of the air was refreshing but hinted at sharp discomfort. We were layered up and warm, but this was just beginning. The milky swirls slowly parted as a hulking steel corrugated scoop came into view. The bottom suddenly [...]
Michigan has some unique destinations. Lately, the state has been ranked in a number of "top 10 lists" for places like Pictured Rocks, Sleeping Bear and Isle Royale. They are worth visiting. But don’t limit yourself to the same tired and busy places. Seriously, this state has so much more [...]
Henrik G. Olsen who served at White Shoal from 1910-1922. Enjoy this glimpse of White Shoal history circa 1914. White Shoal Lighthouse 2016 Have you ever been covered in cobwebs and mayflies while climbing a 20-foot ladder above Lake Michigan? Well, I have. After a 15-mile excursion in our Zodiac [...]
July of 2019. I took a little trip with the Zodiac “Thor”. 33 miles one way in open water. We explore some of the history and open water loneliness.