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Bridges to Michigan’s Past

September 27, 2021September 29, 2021 Dianna Stampfler covered bridge, frankenmuth, kal-haven, michigan, michigan nature, pierce stocking, pure michigan, sleeping bear dunes, trails, wooden bridge

If your interest in covered bridges dates back to the 1995 film “The Bridges of Madison County” with Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep, you’re not alone! It was shortly after seeing that romantic drama that I began researching Michigan’s historic covered bridges – of which just few still exist. Over the past 12 months or so, I made a point to visit a couple of these bridges that I had yet to see for myself (in person). It renewed my interest in these beautifully rustic structures and I am reworking my presentation of the same name to add to my portfolio and am even looking at publishing a book in the future with The History Press.

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Tragedy on South Manitou Island

March 15, 2021 Dianna Stampfler great lakes, lake michigan, michigan lighthouse, sheridan, sleeping bear dunes, south manitou island

Lighthouse keeper Aaron Sheridan was a Civil War soldier who lost the use of his arm in battle and as such, he was able to get his wife — Julia — appointed his assistant keeper oft his important beacon in the norther part of Lake Michigan. Given his injuries, when he needed to make the trip across the waters to the mainland, Aaron would often hire a local fisherman named Christ Ancharson to man the 25-foot Mackinaw sailboat. During such a trip, on Friday, March 15, 1878, high waves and bad weather overturned the boat just as it was approaching the harbor on South Manitou Island. Sadly, the Sheridans — including their infant son, Robert — died that day.

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The Homestead Announces Management Promotions for America’s Freshwater Resort

January 23, 2020 Dianna Stampfler leelanau, northern michigan, pure michigan, sleeping bear dunes, the homestead, west michigan

The Homestead, America’s Freshwater Resort, has announced the promotion of two key staff members to management positions. Adriene Kokowicz has been named Senior Vice President and Logan Sanders has been named Vice President.

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Northern Michigan’s The Homestead Resort Names Tony Farragh as Director of Sales

February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 Dianna Stampfler america's freshwater resort, glen arbor, good morning america, lake michigan, leelanau county, pure michigan, resort, sleeping bear dunes, the homestead, Tony Farragh, west michigan

The Homestead, America’s Freshwater Resort, announced that it has named Tony Farragh as Director of Sales. In his new role,

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Getting Out of My Comfort Zone (& into the Woods)

August 9, 2018August 12, 2018 Dianna Stampfler camping, ccc, frank lloyd wright, lake michigan, lake superior, michigan history, north manitou island, point iroquois, pure michigan, sleeping bear dunes, upper peninsula, whitefish

My earliest travel memory was at about age three, when my family went camping at Leelanau State Park in Northport.

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Throw Caution to the Wind During 6-Day Windjammer Sail Aboard Tall Ship Manitou

July 7, 2017July 21, 2017 Dianna Stampfler adventure travel, grand traverse bay, great lakes sailing, lake michigan, pure michigan, schooner manitou, sleeping bear dunes, tall ship, tall ship manitou, traverse city

You’re invited to set sail aboard the Tall Ship Manitou – one of the largest sailing ships on the Great Lakes – during a 6-Day Windjammer Cruise, September 17-23. Guided by the passionate, skilled and entertaining crew of the Traverse Tall Ship Company, this voyage sets sail out of Grand Traverse Bay aboard a replication of an 1800s “coasting” cargo schooner.

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Grand Traverse Distillery Receives 8 Medals at National Spirits Competition

April 12, 2017April 27, 2017 Dianna Stampfler craft cocktails, craft distillery, craft spirits, fishtown, frankenmuth, grand rapids, grand traverse distillery, kent rabish, leelanau peninusla, made in michigan, michigan agriculture, michigan distillery, michigan manufacturing, michigan spirits, microdistillery, pure michigan, sleeping bear dunes, traverse city

Grand Traverse Distillery was awarded eight (8) individual medals at the American Distilling Institute’s 11th Annual Spirits Competition, held as part of its annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland earlier this month.

Recognized as one of the 2013 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” In 2013, GTD currently operates five tasting rooms in Michigan – including two in Traverse City, one in downtown Frankenmuth; one in Leland; and one in Grand Rapids (with a new location, scheduled to open in September, 2017).

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The Homestead to Host Artist Market on Saturday, January 21

December 12, 2016December 13, 2016 Dianna Stampfler art show, artists market, glen arbor, juried art, leelanau, sleeping bear dunes, the homestead

The Homestead in Glen Arbor is opening up its Mountain Flowers Lodge on Saturday, January 21 for a winter Artist’s Market featuring original works from regional creators in a variety of mediums.

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The Homestead Plans “Super Soups” Contest for #NationalHomemadeSoupDay (Saturday, Feb. 4)

December 12, 2016December 13, 2016 Dianna Stampfler buckets of rain, give-back, leelanau, national soup day, sleeping bear dunes, soup, the homestead, winter

You’re invited to warm yourself in a hearty celebration of National Homemade Soup Day (#NationalHomemadeSoupDay) on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at The Homestead’s “Super Soups” contest in Glen Arbor (in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore).

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Regional Artists Explore Leelanau Peninsula Shoreline

June 26, 2016June 28, 2016 Dianna Stampfler Kaye Kraphohl, ken scott, leelanau, Leelanau press, m22, michigan artist, northern michigan, photography, pure michigan, sleeping bear dunes

Regionally-recognized artists Ken Scott and Kaye Kraphohl showcase their unique perspectives of the Leelanau County Lake Michigan shoreline in Leelanau Trek: One Shoreline, Two Visions.

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Acclaimed Photographer Provides Glimpse into Northern Michigan History with Release of 2nd Edition Title

June 26, 2016June 28, 2016 Dianna Stampfler Barbara Siepker, Dietrich Floeter, glen lake, historic cottages, historic homes, lake michigan, lake michigan circle tour, leelanau, leelanau county, Leelanau press, library of michigan, local author, m22, michigan author, michigan history, michigan notable, northern michigan, pure michigan, sleeping bear dunes

Nationally-recognized architectural photographer Dietrich Floeter and Leelanau Press publisher Barbara Siepker capture the beauty and essence of 60 summer cottages and the nostalgia enveloping them in a recently released second edition of Historic Cottages of Glen Lake.

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The Homestead Recognized by Frommer’s as Pure Michigan’s Top Wedding Destination

July 25, 2015September 3, 2015 promotemi frommers, leelanau, pure michigan, sleeping bear dunes, the homestead, wedding

The Homestead was recently named as the #1 spot in Pure Michigan for a wedding, according to the internationally-recognized travel media outlet Frommer’s. The ranking, “Where to Get Married: The Best Weddings in All 50 States,” highlighted just one venue in each state.