The History Press Contracts with Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan for “Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses” Book

February 3, 2019 Dianna Stampfler dianna stampfler, ghost stories, ghosts, great lakes, heritage, history, islands, lake huron, lake michigan, lake superior, lighthouse, maritime, michigan, national parks, nautical, paranormal, pure michigan, spirits, state parks, upper peninsula, west michigan tourist association

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state and some 30 of those are rumored to be haunted

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Seven Weeks and Counting…

January 16, 2019 Dianna Stampfler author, beacon, book, ghost, great lakes, haunted, history, lighthouse, maritime, michigan, nautical, paranormal, spirits

It’s finally happening. My book is getting closer to publication every single day and it has recently appeared for pre-order on The History Press website and Amazon.com (AMAZON….OMG). Autographed copies will also be sold on this website in March. It’s also listed with the popular book review site, GoodReads.com. It’s surreal…to say the least.

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New Michigan Wine Magazine to Debut March 1

January 3, 2019 Dianna Stampfler cheers, cool climate, great lakes, lake effect, magazine, michigan wine, pure michigan, uncorked, vineyard, vino, vinology, viticulture, wine magazine

Michigan will have a new wine magazine. Dedicated mostly to Michigan wines, the digital, quarterly publication — michiganUncorked — will be sent electronically to those who subscribe via the website: michiganuncorked.com. The annual subscription rate is $9.99.

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“Michigan’s Ghostly Beacons” Scheduled Throughout the Fall Season at Libraries Statewide

September 25, 2018 Dianna Stampfler beacons, ghost, great lakes, haunted, lake huron, lake michigan, lake superior, lighthouse, michigan, michigan history, pure michigan, spirits, upper peninsula

For nearly 20 years, Dianna Stampfler has been speaking about Michigan’s lighthouses, their keepers and their ghosts. This fall, she will present a series of free programs called “Michigan’s Ghostly Beacons” at libraries around the state.

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Tall Ship Manitou Sets Sail with Multi-Day Great Lakes Windjammers out of Traverse City, Michigan

June 28, 2018 Dianna Stampfler dark sky, freshwater, grand traverse bay, great lakes, islands, lake michigan, manitou, public radio, pure michigan, sailing, sommelier, star gazing, tall ship, traverse city, windjammer, wine

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. These trips combine nature, history and education in a fun and relaxing environment, free from the stress and worries of today’s busy lifestyle.

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St. Julian Winery Honored with 25 Awards at Indy International Wine Competition

June 14, 2018 Dianna Stampfler american wine, great lakes, indy international wine competition, michigan wine, pure michigan, riesling, st julian, white wine of the year

St. Julian Winery, founded in 1921 and recognized as Michigan’s longest-operating and most-awarded winery, received the “White Wine of the Year” honors for its 2017 Braganini Reserve Mountain Road Estate Riesling at the 27th Annual Indy International Wine Competition – the largest scientifically-organized and independent wine competition in the United States.

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Shedding Light on Michigan’s Historic Female Keepers

March 7, 2018 Dianna Stampfler great lakes, lake huron, lake michigan, lake superior, lighthouse, michigan coastline, michigan islands, michigan lighthouse, michigan maritime, michigan nautical, michigan shoreline, womens history month

Serving as a lighthouse keeper was the only “non-clerical” government job that women were allowed to have in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Michigan had more than 60 women documented as lighthouse keepers at these historic beacons, often serving as assistant keepers with their husbands, fathers or brothers—and in the case of tragedy, many were promoted to the role of head keeper.

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St. Julian Winery Awarded Top Honors at 2017 Jefferson Cup

December 7, 2017 Dianna Stampfler award winning wine, great lakes, gruner veltliner, jefferson cup, lake michigan shore, michigan wine, pure michigan, st julian

St. Julian Winery was recently presented with several medals during the 18th Annual Jefferson Cup International—the only competition that honors

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Nancie Oxley Named Vice President of Pure Michigan’s St. Julian Winery

September 14, 2017 Dianna Stampfler female winemaker, grapes, great lakes, michigan agriculture, michigan wine, nancie oxley, paw paw, pure michigan, st julian, vinology, west michigan, wine

St. Julian Wine Company in Paw Paw has recently named Nancie Oxley as its Vice President. Recognized as Michigan’s first female winemaker, she joined St. Julian in 2002 as the Assistant Winemaker and moved up the ranks to Head Winemaker in 2010.

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Great Lakes, Great Times – in Pure Michigan

May 29, 2017 Dianna Stampfler best beaches, freshwater, great lakes, lake erie, lake huron, lake michigan, lake superior, michigan beaches, michigan tourism, pure michigan, upper peninsula, west michigan

Michigan has been welcoming travelers since the 1800s who arrived by steamer ships, trains and later personal automobiles to escape the city heat in Chicago, St. Louis and other locales. They were drawn to the sugar sand beaches, the cool waters and the often allergy-free environment.

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Jolly Pumpkin to Open Restaurant and Brewery in Hyde Park, Chicago

October 25, 2016 Dianna Stampfler chicago, great lakes, hyde park, jolly pumpkin, michigan beer, midwest beer, pure michigan, ron jeffries, sour beer, university of chicago

Jolly Pumpkin is heading across Lake Michigan to open a new restaurant and bar in Hyde Park, near the University of Chicago, in 2017. The 5,800-square-foot restaurant will serve craft beers, distilled spirits, and wines available through the Northern United Brewing Company (NUBC) brand – including Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, North Peak Brewing Company, Nomad Cidery, Civilized Spirit and Bonafide Wines, as well as a full pub menu.

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Explore the World of Michigan Craft Beer Aboard Traverse City’s Tall Ship Manitou

September 8, 2016 Dianna Stampfler amy sherman, behind the mitten, craft beer, freshwater, great lakes, lake michigan, michigan craft beer, microbrew, mlive, sailing, schooner manitou, tall ship, traverse city

Michigan has made a name for itself as one of the premier craft brew states in the country, and considers itself the “Great Beer State”® with more than 200 breweries throughout two peninsulas, according to the Michigan Brewers Guild. What better way to partake of these fine beverages than from the deck of the Schooner Manitou, while sailing in the freshwaters of Grand Traverse Bay (and northern Lake Michigan, weather permitting). The Traverse Tall Ship Company is offering a 4-Day Michigan Craft Beer Cruise (Sept. 15-19) with chef and craft beer aficionado Amy Sherman, who will serve as host and tasting guide.

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Traverse Tall Ship Company Offers Multi-Day Autumn Excursions Aboard the Schooner Manitou

August 11, 2016 promotemi grand traverse bay, great lakes, lake michigan, manitou, schooner, tall ship, traverse city

Pure Michigan is blessed with the Great Lakes—the largest bodies of fresh water in the world. You’re invited to turn off your cell phone, set your email on autoreply and set sail on the inland seas for one of the multi-day excursions aboard the Schooner Manitou.

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