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Michigan’s Magic Cemetery

October 24, 2022October 4, 2022 Dianna Stampfler blackstone, cemetery, colon, history, illusion, illusionist, magic

The small town of Colon, Michigan in St. Joseph County (population 1,128 according to the 2020 census) is commonly referred to as the “Magic Capital of the World”. It was here in Colon that magicians of the early twentieth century would flock to buy their supplies, tricks and costumes and where they would gather each summer for a festival like no other (an event which is held annually in August). And, it is where many remain today — interred in the Lakeside Cemetery.

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Read Up On Michigan’s Haunted Side!

September 27, 2022January 7, 2023 Dianna Stampfler ghost stories, ghosts, haunted, history, lighthouses, michigan, paranormal, spirits, spooky

The History Press (a division of Arcadia Publishing) has a longstanding history of producing titles that are “spirited” in nature

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Michigan Hemingway Society Focuses on “Hemingway and the Odawa Indians” at 2022 Annual Literary & History Conference

September 27, 2022 Dianna Stampfler bay view, hemingway, history, Literature, michigan, nick adams, Petoskey, pure michigan, walloon lake

The Michigan Hemingway Society (MHS) will delve into “Hemingway and the Odawa Indians” at its annual literary and history conference,

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Great Lakes Lighthouses & Keepers the Focus of September 13-17 Manitou Windjammer Cruise

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Dianna Stampfler authors, grand traverse bay, great lakes, haunted, lighthouse, manitou, pure michigan, sailing, tall ship, traverse city, windjammer, writing

One of the most unique hands-on Pure Michigan experiences is to spend several days sailing the freshwaters aboard a dual-masted tall ship. You’re invited to board one of the largest sailing vessels in the Great Lakes during one of these autumn windjammer cruises aboard the Tall Ship Manitou with the Traverse Tall Ship Company. Coming up September 13-17 is a four-day excursion focused on the hundreds of historic lighthouses throughout the Great Lakes region with best-selling author and freelance travel writer, Dianna Stampfler.

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35 Years of Looping Lake Michigan

May 23, 2022January 7, 2023 Dianna Stampfler canada, circle tour, great lakes, illinois, indiana, lake erie, lake huron, lake michigan, lake ontario, lake superior, michigan, minnesota, ohio, ontario, wisconsin

Four out of five Great Lakes (all those touching Michigan) have an official “Circle Tour” route that were each established to encourage travel to the unique small towns and larger urban centers found along the way.

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Michigan’s new Detach primitive campground delivers “in Vogue” off-grid experiences

April 14, 2022April 16, 2022 Dianna Stampfler camping, detach, nature, off-grid, primitive, pure michigan, rustic, vogue

Spending time in the rustic wilderness (without running water, electricity or wifi) may not seem like a stylish experience, but it turns out disconnecting from the chaos of the world and reconnecting with nature was just the kind of travel trend that editors at Vogue Living* were looking to showcase in their inaugural issue. The magazine featured an unprecedented 27-page article about Detach primitive campground and the story behind the primitive and off-grid destination situated on a 50-acre parcel in Rockford, Michigan.

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Have You Heard the BUZZ About Michigan’s Official State Insect?

March 21, 2022May 22, 2023 Dianna Stampfler black swallowtail, bugs, dragonfly, entomologist, entomology, honeybee, insects, ladybug, michigan, monarch, nature, pure michigan, state bug, state insect, vote

Michigan’s first state symbol was the state flower, designated as the Apple Blossom in 1897. Since that time, 10 other symbols have been added to the list – from bird to reptile, gem to stone, wildflower to tree. A twelfth symbol is now under consideration in the legislature – Michigan’s official state insect! If members of the House and Senate can agree, the designation would leave Iowa as the only state in the Union without a state bug.

Synthesized Spirits

February 27, 2022March 24, 2022 Dianna Stampfler Ethanology Spirit House & Distillery

Local foragers and farmers provide the vital ingredients used in this Elk Rapids distillery’s signature cocktails.

Farmhouse Conversion

February 27, 2022March 24, 2022 Dianna Stampfler Sylvan Table

Sylvan Table earns high marks for its creative menu and homey atmosphere.

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Maple Syrup Weekends Celebrate Michigan’s Oldest & Sweetest Spring Agricultural Activity

February 14, 2022February 27, 2022 Dianna Stampfler maple, maple sap, maple syrup, michigan, michigan agriculture, pure michigan, spring

Each spring, as the days get longer and the temperatures begin to rise, Michiganders head out into the woods to take part in the state’s oldest agricultural activity…tapping maple trees for sap to be turned into mouth-watering maple syrup, candies and other sweet treats.

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Murder & Suicide of Lighthouse Keepers the Focus of New Book by Author Dianna Higgs Stampfler

January 16, 2022February 27, 2022 Dianna Stampfler death, great lakes, lake erie, lake huron, lake michigan, lake ontario, lake superior, lighthouse, maritime, murder, suicide, true crime

Blending her long-time interest in maritime history and true crime, Death & Lighthouses on the Great Lakes is the latest title by Michigan author Dianna Higgs Stampfler and published by the History Press as part of its Murder & Mayhem series.

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2022 Pure Michigan Milestone Celebrations!

January 4, 2022February 27, 2022 Dianna Stampfler anniversary, celebration, centennial, pure michigan

Michigan was founded on January 26, 1837 as the 26th state of the United States of America…making this year our

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Digital Treasure Hunting

January 3, 2022January 4, 2022 Dianna Stampfler ancestry, archives, author, cemetery, census, college library, family tree, findagrave, genealogy, henry ford, history, library, museum, national archives, national parks, newspapers, online research, writer

As a freelance writer and author, I spend a great deal of my time doing historical online research. To be honest, it is this part of the process that I think I enjoy the most. It’s like a treasure hunt for information – to prove or refute details that tell one story, or another.