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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, 2022March 21, 2022 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.

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Lake Country Sipping

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 promotemi Boyne Valley Vineyards Tasting Room

Sampling new varieties of wine is a refreshing way to enjoy a delightful Up North afternoon, especially when you’re surrounded by acres of vineyards and the backdrop of a scenic 113-acre nature preserve. Boyne Valley Vineyards, a small boutique tasting room nestled along U.S. 131 between Walloon Lake and Petoskey, offers a friendly new space to do just that.

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Hugh Matthews Survived Civil War POW Camp, Returning to Work & Raise His Family

November 11, 2021January 4, 2022 Dianna Stampfler american history, andersonville, battle creek, civil war, cold harbor, hugh matthews, michigan, michigan history, POW, the penny, veteran

Throughout the pages of the recently-released historical novel The Penny by Michigan author Stewert James, readers find intertwined storylines that bring generations of families and friends together during often difficult times. One of the more compelling stories, one that warrants a more in-depth look, is Hugh Matthews – James’ great-great-grandfather.

Boss Ladies

October 3, 2021May 16, 2022 Dianna Stampfler Janet (Noyes) Carrington, Les Cheneaux Islands

Childhood dreams do come true. Just ask Janet (Noyes) Carrington, a seventh-generation resident of the Les Cheneaux Islands in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She was just eight years old in the late 1950s when she first laid eyes on the luxury 42-foot wooden yacht named Boss, docked at E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works in Hessel. It was love at first sight. She admired its sleek lines, rich mahogany color and unique character, and promised herself that someday Boss would be hers.

Sit Back and Relax

September 27, 2021January 9, 2022 promotemi Fall Boat Excursions, Sit Back and Relax

There’s something magical about drifting along a scenic waterway under a canopy of branches adorned with colorful leaves on a fall day in Michigan. That adventure became a dream come true for Capt. Jason Rollings, who launched Cruise Leelanau in late 2020.

Natural Legacy

September 27, 2021January 9, 2022 promotemi Natural Legacy, Sara Gwendolen Frostic

Born in 1906 in a small town in Michigan’s thumb region, Sara Gwendolen Frostic became a one-of-a-kind artist with a legacy spanning 70 years and counting.

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