PORT OF CALL: Buoyed Boyne
The waterfront community of Boyne City boasts the best of all worlds as a tourism destination, a quaint award-winning business
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Author: Dianna Stampfler
Full-Service Taphouse
When the Sima family decided to build a brewery in New Buffalo, overlooking the Galien River and its surrounding wetlands, they chose a name based on a spirited legend that has been perpetuated by the community for decades.
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Wooden Wonders
Built out of necessity throughout the 19th century, covered bridges allowed farmers and country residents to cross rivers and streams which separated rural areas from urban centers. It was widely believed that when building or repairing these structures, it was easier to climb on the rooftops and replace shingles than it was to battle the currents while repairing floorboards and walls `from the water.
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Center of Attention
Mention Mount Pleasant and most people think one of two things: Central Michigan University (CMU) and Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, opened by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan in 1998—and yet the area boasts so much more.
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Carnegie Libraries of Michigan Presentations Planned for Upper Peninsula this September
Michigan historian, storyteller and author Dianna Stampfler will be presenting two programs in early September about the Carnegie Libraries of Michigan. Her program on Tuesday, September 3 (5pm) at the Escanaba Public Library and Wednesday, September 4 (5:30pm) at the Ishpeming Carnegie Library are both free and open to the public.
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Michigan Wine Collaborative Partners with Certified American Grown for Field to Vase Dinner – Saturday, September 14
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Creekside Growers, this Field to Vase Dinner promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the artistry of local wine paired with the beauty of locally grown flowers, the bounty of Michigan’s agriculture, and the culinary delights that highlight the best of local produce. Guests will dine amidst the blooming fields, enjoying a farm-to-table meal that showcases the freshest seasonal ingredients.
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Pop-Tarts – The Origins of America’s Favorite Toaster Pastry
Though born out of competition, Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts quickly stole the stage as the leading toaster pastry in the United States. However, the process of bringing the product to market was full of logistical challenges. From unfrosted to frosted and beyond, this Michigan-made, on-the-go breakfast pastry has secured its place on tables and in hearts across America.
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Michigan Abueva Builders’ Lakeside Net Zero Passive House Selected as Finalist for International Award
A home recently built on Gull Lake by Kalamazoo builder, Abueva Builders, has reached global status. The net zero passive house has been selected as a top ten finalist for the international LEED Home Awards Project of the Year.
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Take a Trip to Michigan’s Sunrise Side from Tawas to Cheboygan
The northern Lake Huron shoreline boasts water, forests, wetlands, lighthouses, parks, trails, museums, small towns, culture, attractions, golf, dining, and many other hidden treasures!
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One Fantastic Face Lift
Mackinac Island’s 120-year-old iconic resort, The Inn at Stonecliffe, showcases a luxurious $40-million renovation,
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Scenic Sailing
For centuries, majestic schooners have plied the waters of the Great Lakes. Today, visitors to Drummond Island are invited to
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Hemingway Presentation Coming Up May 15 at the Pigeon River Country Discovery Center
Ernest Hemingway’s time in northern Michigan will be the subject of a presentation on May 15, from 6 to 8
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Downtown Clare has a new vibe, thanks to a new wave of entrepreneurs
The small farming town of Clare (population around 3,300) is experiencing significant business growth thanks to group of entrepreneurs working collaboratively to enhance the historic downtown district with boutiques, cafés and unique shops. Centrally located in the heart of Michigan’s lower peninsula, Clare sits at the crossroads of US-10 and US-127. In 2016, 51 buildings were collectively listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Clare Downtown Historic District.
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